Chosen for Life | Sam Storms
Divine election is certainly one of the more profound—and controversial—doctrines in the Bible. Does God elect people because they believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, or does God elect people in order that they will believe in Christ? Much of the disagreement and controversy concerning this doctrine proceeds from a fundamental misunderstanding of what it means.
This is why Storms begins his analysis of divine election with an attempt to clarify precisely what is at stake and, at the same time, correct misrepresentations of it. He takes a thorough look at the doctrine as it is presented in Romans 9 as well as the rest of the New Testament. He also explores freedom of will and the order of salvation. Appendices address "Three Problem Passages" and "Who Can and Cannot Pray for God to Save the Lost?"
This engaging book by Sam Storms makes no attempt at new or original interpretations. It covers the same ground that most books on the subject must. But Dr. Stroms has written a remarkably clear, cogent, and convincing case, and he has done so in a refreshing and winsome way. If you would like to learn more about this important doctrine, or if you know someone who is wrestling with it themselves then it would be hard to do better than this book.