For Calvinism

Name: For Calvinism
Brand: Harper Christian
Availability: InStock
Author: Michael Horton
ISBN: 9780310296546

Author: Michael Horton

Narrator: Maurice England

Unabridged: 9 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan Academic

Published: 10/25/2011

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion, Christian Theology, Christianity, Calvinist

Synopsis

In an eloquent defense of Calvinist theology, author and professor Michael Horton invites us to explore the teachings of Calvinism—also commonly known as Reformed theology—by showing how it is biblical and Christ-centered, leading us to live our lives for the glory of God. The system of theology known as Calvinism has been immensely influential for the past five hundred years, but it's often encountered negatively as a fatalistic belief system that confines human freedom and renders human action and choice irrelevant.Taking us beyond the caricatures and typical reactions, For Calvinism:Explores the historical roots of Reformed thought.Delivers the essence of Calvinism, examining its distinctive characteristics, such as election, atonement, effectual calling, and perseverance.Encourages us to consider its rich resources for faith and practice in the present age.As a companion to Roger Olson's Against Calvinism critique and response, readers will be able to compare contrasting perspectives and form their own opinions on the merits and weaknesses of Calvinism.

About Michael Horton

Michael S. Horton (PhD) is the J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary California, founder and editor-in-chief of Sola Media, and host of the White Horse Inn, a weekly roundtable podcast on theology and culture. He is the author of more than thirty books, including Justification: Volumes 1 and 2 in Zondervan Academic’s New Studies in Dogmatics and The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way.

Reviews

Goodreads review by David on May 28, 2013

This serves as a review for both this book and its counterpart, Against Calvinism. Calvinism never really went away, but it has certainly grown in America with the “young, restless and reformed” movement. As a burgeoning seminary student, (not really that) many years ago, I was interested in Calvinis......more

Goodreads review by James on April 17, 2012

For lots of reasons, I am not a Calvinist. Mostly I think I lean in a apophatic direction in relation to the inner workings of Divine sovereignty. However, this book convinces me that Michael Horton is one of the good guys. Here is a passionate defense of Calvinism rooted in the doctrine of grace. A......more

Goodreads review by Adam on November 02, 2011

Short review: I am giving this 3 stars here (and I gave it 4 on Amazon). I keep going back and forth. I think this is a helpful, moderate, grace-filled presentation of Calvinism. And it helped further clarify why I am not a Calvinist. But if I were a Calvinist, I think I would want to be one like Mi......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on July 14, 2016

This is an excellent companion to Sproul's What is Reformed Theology? Since it is an argument for Calvinism rather than just an explanation, some of my confusion from Sproul's book was clarified here, including the reason for the frequent use of the Westminster Confession. Horton uses primarily Scri......more

Goodreads review by Titus on October 22, 2024

A must read for anyone who would identify themselves with reformed theology or who is interested in it. I especially enjoyed the authors cautions in the closing chapter about Calvinism and its specific tendencies if not kept in check with Gods word.......more