Sam Storms - Chosen for Life: The Case for Divine Election

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What life I have left I want to devote to seeing and savoring and showing God as he really is. I cant know and love and serve God if I dont know truth about God. This book describes God the way he really is. The doctrine of unconditional election is personally, pastorally, and politically precious. Personally, because it is sweet to know that I am chosen not because of my qualities but because of Gods grace. Pastorally, because it is powerful to say to a lifelong lecher, No amount or kind of sin can disqualify you from unconditional election. And politically, because no nation or ethnic group can be less likely to meet the conditions of unconditional election. I thank God for this truth and this book, and for Sam Storms.

John Piper, Founder and Teacher, desiringGod.org;Chancellor,
Bethlehem College & Seminary; author, Desiring God

Stormss offensive against Arminian-type views of election among evangelicals is a very solid piece of work. The thoroughness of its arguments gives it conclusive force.

J. I. Packer, Board of Governors Professor of Theology, Regent College

Sam Stormss Chosen for Life: The Case for Divine Election is well-conceived, well-reasoned, and well-written, with its arguments anchored in the Scriptures. It is fair, thorough, and up-to-date regarding the controversies that swirl around this vital biblical doctrine. And because it is all of these things, it is edifying in the best sense of that termreading this book will allow you to feed upon one of the most spiritually essential ingredients in Gods Word.

Mark R. Talbot, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Wheaton College

This new edition of Chosen for Life has everything one could want on the topic of election. Sam Storms understands the importance of the topic, he holds his view of the topic humbly, he communicates his view clearly, and he celebrates his view passionately. Those who agree will be heartily encouraged; those who disagree will be respectfully challenged; the hearts of all will marvel at the glorious grace of God in the gospel. Im so grateful this new edition has finally arrived.

C. J. Mahaney, Senior Pastor, Sovereign Grace Church of Louisville

I am delighted that a revised and expanded edition of Sam Stormss book Chosen for Life is now available. When students have asked me for a concise, clear, pastoral, and practical explanation of election, I have said that Chosen for Life is my top choice. When we read Storms, we see why the doctrine of election matters in our everyday lives. Chosen for Life reflects the work of an accomplished theologian and an experienced pastor. Most important of all, Storms shows that divine election gives all the glory and honor and praise to God for our salvation. Read it, relish in Gods grace, and rejoice!

Thomas R. Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor ofNew Testament Interpretation,
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

This extraordinarily clear and courteous book makes its case without stooping to caricature or invective. It is a fine model of exactly how theological disagreements should be resolved: with respectful listening, careful distinctions, historical awareness, deep reverence for Scripture, and patient exegesis. Storms even reserves space for thoughtful pastoral application. I warmly recommend this book.

D. A. Carson, Cofounder, The Gospel Coalition

Chosen for Life: The Case for Divine Election

Copyright 2007 by C. Samuel Storms

Published by Crossway
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A revised and expanded edition of C. Samuel Storms, Chosen for Life: An Introductory Guideto the Doctrine of Divine Election (Baker, 1987).

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