The Bondage of the Will is fundamental to an understanding of the primary doctrines of the Reformation. In these pages; Luther gives extensive treatment to what he saw as the heart of the gospel.Free will was no academic question to Luther; the whole gospel of the grace of God; he believed; was bound up with it and stood or fell according to the way one understood it. Luther affirms our total inability to save ourselves and the sovereignty of divine grace in our salvation. He upholds the doctrine of justification by faith and defends predestination as determined by the foreknowledge of God.This accurate translation by J. I. Packer and O. R. Johnston captures the vitality of Luther's treatise; thereby conveying its relevance to our lives today. The translators write; "Do we not stand in urgent need of such teaching as Luther here gives us--teaching which humbles man; strengthens faith; and glorifies God?"
#21812 in Books Baker Pub Group/Baker Books 2016-06-21 2016-06-21Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .58 x 5.50l; .80 #File Name: 0801015898256 pagesYou Lost Me Why Young Christians Are Leaving Church and Rethinking Faith
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Insightful and Thought-ProvokingBy TIrwinA wealth of data about Millennials and their thoughts about Christianity and faith. While the Millennial generation is currently 20-35 years old (by most definitions they are born from 1980-1995); this book will help you understand high schoolers; too; which are part of Gen Z. If you are a parent; this book will help you with your teens and twentysomethings. If you are involved in your church community/family as a teacher or leader of youth; you'll benefit from this book; too. While I don't believe in the Gospel by focus group or opinion polling; this book brings to light attitudes an older generation needs to know about Millennials (or Mosiacs; as Kinnaman refers to them) so we can all have greater understanding.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. it's pretty patronizing to non-believersBy Jordan DroiraIt's an insightful book. Definitely examines some issues several churchgoers - especially church leaders - simply choose to ignore. On the other hand; it's pretty patronizing to non-believers.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. If you want to connect with; reach out to; and disciples the millennial generation read this bookBy Matthew StollThank you David Kinnaman for enlightening me on the millennials who have walked away from church (and there are a lot of them). This issue has really been troubling me as I look at my own extended family and the church; particularly since I read UnChristian. This follow up book has created wonderful dialog in our church and helped us rethink how we currently disciple Millennials and reach out in meaningful ways.
