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Rutherford, Alexander C.

 
9781432521905: Lectures On The Doctrine Of Election

Sinopsis

Lectures On The Doctrine Of Election is a book written by Alexander C. Rutherford. It is a comprehensive study of the Christian doctrine of election, which is the belief that God chooses certain individuals to be saved and receive eternal life. The book is a collection of lectures delivered by Rutherford, who was a professor of systematic theology at the University of Edinburgh in the early 20th century. The book begins with an overview of the history of the doctrine of election, tracing its development from the early church to the Reformation and beyond. Rutherford then examines the biblical basis for the doctrine, exploring key passages from both the Old and New Testaments. He also discusses the various interpretations of election that have been put forward by theologians throughout history.Throughout the book, Rutherford engages with the criticisms that have been leveled against the doctrine of election, including charges of determinism, unfairness, and exclusivity. He argues that these criticisms are based on misunderstandings of the doctrine and that a proper understanding of election is essential for a true understanding of God’s grace and salvation.The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and lay readers. It provides a thorough and thoughtful exploration of one of the most important and controversial doctrines in Christian theology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

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PmLAMLP iiiA. Feb, 25, 1854. Messrs. HraaiNS PraK isi itOE, I haT fi read nitli some care theL ectures onE lection, by the Rev. A lesander C. EQ tberford, of Greenock, and I con!ider the wort to be an able esposition of the errors of the predestiniL riaa theory, by one who has had every opporlunily of understanding that theory, as held liy its ablest advocates. The argument is clear and conT incing ;and, fur general tirculation, I deem tliis book one of the best on the sul jeet witli which it has been my fortune to meet. Geo. R. Cbooes, M. A. Philadelpbia, January 4. 1854, Messrs. II iGH iss Pekkispise, I bave read a work entitled Lectures on theD octrine of on, by A lesander C. Rutherford, Minister of the Gospel, Greenock, and while I am not prepared tfl subscribe to all inor positions, nor to justify all its sevB rities of expresmany of which were prompted, I suppose, by circumes not apparent to the reader, I unhesitatingly recommend an unanswerable refutation of the Calvinjatic doctrinea if election and reprobation, as placing the truth in a very rand convincing light, and as eminently worthy to be republished and widely circulated, especially in view of the efforts now made to engage the public confidence for the unsoriptural and dangerous tenets which it condemns. Feakcis Hodgson, D.D. Ho-.
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