There is no question that we live in
an age of weak theology and casual
Christianity. We have substituted
intuition for truth, feeling for belief
and immediate gratification for
enduring hope. Evangelicalism
desperately needs to return to the
doctrines that once before reformed the
world: radical depravity, unconditional
election, particular redemption,
efficacious grace and persevering grace.
James Boice and Philip Ryken not only
provide a compelling exposition on
these doctrines of grace, but also look
briefly at their historical impact. The
authors leave no doubt that the church
suffers when these foundational truths
are neglected and that she must return
to a Christianity that is practical-
minded, kind-hearted, and most
importantly, biblically based.