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Two Crucial Questions Book Reviews from R.C. Sproul

With the release of these books in R.C. Sproul’s Crucial Questions series, there are now 35 books in the series, all of which are free in the Kindle edition.

What is Predestination? by R.C. Sproul. (Crucial Questions) Reformation Trust. 76 pages. 2019

In this book R.C. Sproul writes that no doctrine in the Christian faith engenders more debate than the doctrine of predestination. He also tells us that no other doctrine more clearly demonstrates our utter dependence on divine grace and mercy than the doctrine of predestination. He writes that much is at stake in how we understand predestination, and we must be extraordinarily sensitive and careful in how we handle this doctrine. Studying predestination forces us to ask and answer hard questions, and if nothing else, it forces us to look more closely at the character of God and at our own sinfulness. Continue reading


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THIS & THAT: A Gathering of Favorite Articles and Quotes

  • Giving Thanks for Harry Reeder (1948 – 2023). Kevin DeYoung writes a tribute to Harry Reeder, who died on May 18. Albert Mohler adds “Every age needs heroes and heroines, models, and mentors. The Church needs examples of faithful ministry and the encouragement of tested ministry. Christ’s flock must be fed the meat of God’s Word and tended by faithful pastoral shepherds. Dr. Harry Reeder was such an example, a quintessential encourager, and a true pastor.”
  • Tim Keller died on May 19 after battling pancreatic cancer for three years. Here is a tribute from Don Carson. Here is one from Michael Kruger, from Kevin DeYoung and another from Collin Hansen.

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