Soteriology

Boettner Efficacious Grace

Efficacious Grace

Loraine Boettner

In this 8 chapter work by Boettner (Reformed, Presbyterian), he examines common (that being enjoyed by all people). He first looks to the Westminster Confession’s teaching, then the necessity of change, the inward change done by supernatural power, the effect produced in the soul, the sufficienc of Christ’s work — evangelicalism, the Arminian view of Universal Grace, No violation of Man’s free agency, and common Grace.



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Boettner The Reformed Doctrine Of Predestination

The Reformed Doctrine Of Predestination

by Loraine Boettner D.D.

Copyright 1932

In this mamoth (29 chapters) work by Boettner (Reformed, Presbyterian), he examines the doctrine of Predestination. He looks at the plan of God, the Sovereignty, Providence, and foreknowledge of God. He examines this doctrine in relation to Calvinism. He also answers objections to the doctrine. Continue reading

Boettner, L. – Limited Atonement

Limited Atonement

by Loraine Boettner

In this 9 chapter work, Boettner (Reformed, Presbyterian) presents us with the doctrine of the limited atonement, i.e. Christ only died for the elect. He first states the doctrine, the examines the infinite value of Christ’s atonement, the limited purpose and application of the atonement, Christ’s work as a perfect fulfillment of the law, a ransom, the divine purpose, and the exclusion of the non-elect. Continue reading