The Joy of Calvinism: Knowing God's Personal, Unconditional, Irresistible, Unbreakable Love

Book Description:

REAL CALVINISM IS ALL ABOUT JOY.

But too often the defenders of Calvinism explain it only in highly technical, formulaic, and negative terms. As a result, most people today don't understand what "Calvinism" really is. They're robbed-in whole or in part-of the everyday experience of devotional joy that a robust and well-formed Calvinistic piety always produces.

This book will show you how Calvinism can transform your everyday walk with God by unlocking the purpose of the Christian life, and how you can have the joy of God in spite of trials and suffering. It's time we rediscovered the joy of Calvinism.

Table of Contents:
1. God Loves You personally
2. God Loves You Unconditionally
3. God Loves You Irresistibly
4. God Loves You Unbreakably
Conclusion: The Joy of Calvinism

Author:

Greg Forster (PhD, Yale University) is a program director at the Kern Family Foundation and a senior fellow at the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice. He also the editor of the group blog Hang Together and a regular contributor to the Gospel Coalition, First Thoughts, and other online resources. Forster is the author of numerous articles and six books, including The Joy of Calvinism. His writing covers theology, economics, political philosophy, and education policy.

Endorsements:

"A refreshing, clearly-written, thought-provoking, truly enjoyable book that will help overcome many misconceptions and deepen people's faith and joy in God each day."
--Wayne Grudem, Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies, Phoenix Seminary

"Calvinism gets a lot of bad press because of its joyless believers. Yet joyless Calvinism is an oxymoron. Forster has helped reframe this beautiful understanding of God in the Scriptures in a way that is attractive and compelling."
--Darrin Patrick, Lead Pastor, The Journey, St. Louis, Missouri; Vice President, Acts 29; Chaplain to the St. Louis Cardinals; author, The Dude's Guide to Manhood

"Forster pulls few punches with his critiques both for Calvinists and also their opponents-this vigor is what makes this exploration of joyous Calvinism so welcome and challenging."
--Collin Hansen, Editorial Director, The Gospel Coalition; author, Blind Spots

"Concerned that some of the negative press which Calvinism receives is actually provoked by Calvinists themselves, Forster here offers a refreshing restatement of the Reformed faith. In the tradition of the personal, pastoral confidence and joy one finds in the Heidelberg Catechism, he presents an account of the Reformed understanding of salvation that is accessible, reliable, and delightful. A super book to read for oneself or to give to Christian friends who may never have understood the joy that lies at the heart of Calvinism."
--Carl R. Trueman, Professor of Church History, Westminster Theological Seminary; author, The Creedal Imperative and Luther on the Christian Life

"Calvinism has been the target of countless caricatures, but none so misguided as the notion that it is the enemy of joy. Forster insists rightly that Calvinism is 'drenched with joy,' and has done a masterful job of accounting for the beauty and delight intrinsic to biblical Calvinism. I pray this book gets a wide reading."
--Sam Storms, Lead Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Bridgeway Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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