Chosen by God

por R. C. Sproul

Editorial:

Tyndale

, 1986

Overview

In Chosen by God, R. C. Sproul argues that predestination isn’t just for Calvinists. It is for all biblical Christians. Predestination doesn’t create a whimsical or spiteful picture of God, but paints the portrait of a loving God who provides redemption for radically corrupt humans. There is mystery in God’s ways, Dr. Sproul says, but not contradiction. Point by point, this book examines the Scriptures on predestination and refutes the naysayers.

Contents

Top Highlights

“What predestination means, in its most elementary form, is that our final destination, heaven or hell, is decided by God not only before we get there, but before we are even born. It teaches that our ultimate destiny is in the hands of God. Another way of saying it is this: From all eternity, before we ever live, God decided to save some members of the human race and to let the rest of the human race perish. God made a choice—he chose some individuals to be saved unto everlasting blessedness in heaven and others he chose to pass over, to allow them to follow the consequences of their sins into eternal torment in hell.” (Page 22)

“One does not have to be autonomous to be free. Autonomy implies absolute freedom. We are free, but there are limits to our freedom. The ultimate limit is the sovereignty of God.” (Page 42)

“YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BELIEVE, TO PREACH, AND TO TEACH WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS IS TRUE, NOT WHAT YOU WANT THE BIBLE TO SAY IS TRUE.” (Page 12)

“Our choices are determined by our desires. They remain our choices because they are motivated by our own desires. This is what we call self-determination, which is the essence of freedom.” (Page 54)

“ It is not freedom that is canceled out by sovereignty; it is autonomy that cannot coexist with sovereignty.” (Page 41)

About R.C. Sproul

R.C. Sproul (1939-2017) was a respected teacher, theologian, and pastor. He is the founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries where he serves as executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.

Sproul held degrees from Westminster College, Pittsburgh-Xenia Theological Seminary, Free University of Amsterdam, and Whitefield Theological Seminary. OVer his career, he taught at several colleges and seminaries including Reformed Theological Seminary and Knox Theological Seminary, and served as senior minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, in Sanford, Florida. Sproul’s teaching can be heard regularly on the “Renewing Your Mind” radio broadcast which plays in over 40 countries.

Sproul wrote over 70 books and numerous articles including the classic The Holiness of God, exegetical works in the R.C. Sproul Exposition Collection, and several theological articles in Tabletalk magazine.