{"product_id":"determined-to-believe-the-sovereignty-of-god-freedom-faith-and-human-responsibility-paperback","title":"Determined to Believe?: The Sovereignty of God, Freedom, Faith, and Human Responsibility - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn C. Lennox\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA serious biblical and philosophical investigation of theological determinism: the idea that everything that happens has already been decided by God, including who will and won't be saved.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book was written for those who are interested in, or troubled by, questions about God's sovereignty and human freedom and responsibility. Christian apologist John Lennox writes in the spirit of helping people understand the biblical treatment of these concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this mind-bending review of the topics of theological determinism, predestination, election, and foreknowledge, Lennox: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefines the problem, considering the concept of freedom, the different kinds of determinism, and the moral issues these pose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores the range of theological opinion and unpacks what the Bible--especially the gospels and Paul's letter to the Romans--teaches about human and sovereign will.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses the question of Christian assurance: how can I know if I have salvation?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis nuanced and detailed study challenges some of the widely held assumptions about theological determinism and brings a fresh perspective to the debate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is for anyone who's asked questions like: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs my decision to believe or disbelieve in Jesus actually \u003cem\u003emy\u003c\/em\u003e decision?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs it possible for a genuine believer to lose their salvation?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow much free will do I really have?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the author of \u003cem\u003eSeven Days that Divide the World\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDetermined to Believe?\u003c\/em\u003e will launch your consciousness into a fresh understanding and appreciation of this important Christian debate and help you think both biblically and logically about the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 27, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966615290157,"sku":"9780310589808","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/WkNqRmYyOWdkZlV5SURjc1JzeXdzZz09.webp?v=1775534883","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/determined-to-believe-the-sovereignty-of-god-freedom-faith-and-human-responsibility-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}