Journey in Grace
This is the story of a young pastor
with a typical twentieth- century
theology and his pursuit of a burning
theological question which was
triggered in his first experience with
a pulpit search committee. He cannot
and does not rest until he has answered
the challenge of the question, "Young
man, are you a Calvinist?"
As related by the author, the story of
young Ira's theological quest is more
than a cold theological presentation.
The search from its beginning on the
first pages to the end on the final
pages is set in the context of real
life people such as the reader has no
doubt encountered in living the
Christian life. The main character's
roommate in college, his professors at
school, the churches he pastors and his
experiences in them, his friends, and
his fiance are all woven into an
interesting and surprising story.
Even those who think they do not have
an analytical mind to plunge into the
depths of the intricacies of theology
will be amazed at the theology they
learn (whether they agree or disagree
with the conclusions of the book) from
the reading of his unique story in its
captivating setting.
customer reviews
Great book! A must read for
those who want to learn about
Calvinism. -
Jerry W.This book is a great
introduction to
the "Doctrines of Grace".
The reader will be able to
get a decent grasp on the
doctrines but also have time
to catch their breath
between truths as they read
the interesting story line
of romance, friendship, &
spiritual growth-
Mike WilsonGreat primer for someone who
is new to the meaning/beliefs
of the "reformed". The author
was very easy to understand,
however I found it a bit
redundant at times.
Definitely recommend it to
others and am interested in
reading more from this author.-
Liisa Straub
This is the story of a young
Baptist pastor with a typical
20th century theology and his
pursuit of a burning
theological question and which
was triggered in his first
experience with a pulpit
search committee. He cannot
and does not rest until he has
answered the challenge of the
question, "Young man, are you
a Calvinist?"
As related by the author, the
story of young Ira’s
theological quest is more than
a cold theological
presentation. The search from
its beginning on the first
pages to the end on the final
page is set in the context of
real life people such as the
reader has no doubt
encountered in living the
Christian life. The main
character’s roommate in
college, his professors at
school, the churches he
pastors and his experiences in
them, his friends, and his
fiancée are all woven into an
interesting and surprising story.
Even those who think they do
not have an analytical mind to
plunge into the depths of the
intricacies of theology will
be amazed at the theology they
learn from the reading of this
unique story in its
captivating setting.
Aside from the issue of
Calvinism, the author has
woven into the story line some
very valuable guidelines for
general Bible study and
application.
"The other explosion (the
developing relationship with
Terry) came to a head one
evening, but not in the manner
most would believe or expect.
The several months of dating
had convinced us that we had a
lot in common, and that it
seemed the Lord was leading us
together – even toward
marriage. However, I had not
asked her the most important
question – yet.
…I had not asked her to marry
me, (though I did think she
expected it), because I had
never discussed theology with
her in great depth. I kept
wondering what would happen in
the months to come if I came
to the conclusion that I was a
Calvinist, and found myself
engaged to a girl who was not?
I knew she was not a
theological airhead (as were
some sweet little things I had
known and dated), but still I
was not sure how open she
would be to the doctrine of
Calvinism. I had agonized for
several weeks as to the best
way to find out the answer to
this question. What if I
broached the subject and the
issue became heated? What is
she was as closed minded as
Dr. Bloom? True, she had typed
my paper for his class, but it
had been done in a very
objective manner with no hint
I might be leaning in that
direction. Actually, I wasn’t
really leaning yet, but
sometimes an apparent interest
or seeming occupation with a
subject is misinterpreted as
believing it or leaning toward it.
My concern over the matter was
resolved when, unexpectedly,
and much to my surprise on of
our Friday evening dates, she
asked me what I thought of
Calvinism … Well, now the
subject was out in the open!
The only thing I could do was
to tell her honestly and
openly my heart…"
I would highly recommend this
book ... especially as a gift
to friends and relatives who
seem not to grasp the glory of
God grace!-
RobinAn excellent primer for those new to the Doctrines of Grace or a good refresher! Highly recommended!-
Scott
- Type: Paperback
- Pages: 240
- ISBN: 0925703117
- SKU: 0925703117
- Publisher: Richbarry Press