Publication NameJustification of God : an Exegetical & Theological Study of Romans 9:1-23
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1993
SubjectBiblical Studies / Exegesis & Hermeneutics, Biblical Studies / General, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / New Testament
TypeTextbook
AuthorJohn Piper
Subject AreaReligion
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight14.4 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN82-074139
Reviews"Piper leads one through complex exegetical issues, engaging important literature fairly, summarizing the arguments frequently, and stating his conclusions (and warrants) clearly."--Leander Keck, Harvard University
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SynopsisA careful, reasoned study of the doctrine of election. Piper dissects Paul's Greek and the argument it conveys to present the picture of God and his righteousness painted in Romans 9., John Piper presents a careful, reasoned study of the doctrine of election. He dissects Paul's argument to highlight the picture of God and his righteousness painted in Romans 9. Undergirded by his belief that the sovereignty of God is too precious a part of our faith to dismiss or approach weak-kneed, Piper explores the Greek text and Paul's argument with singular deftness.
This book isn't for the casual reader, but for those who want an in-depth, theological treatise on Paul's understanding of Justification from Romans 9. It is a book that reveals contextually from both the Old & New Testaments that He is a Sovereign God who is always Glorifying Himself, working all things in the universe for His own purposes, to fulfill His own will. It shows the freedom of God as The Potter to create, from the same lump of clay (humanity) vessels He chooses to show His love and mercy to (resulting in their justification) and vessels He chooses to show His Holiness to by justly leaving them alone in their sin and unbelief (resulting in their eternal damnation. This book is a must for those who are seeking to resolve the issues of God's fairness in who is saved and who is lost.
If you have questions about Romans chapter 9, (the hardest chapter in the Bible to wrap your head around) as I did, this is the book to get. Highly technical but answers your questions about eternal security. If you like theology, then get this book.