HELP! I Don't Understand What Is Happening To My Church. (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781606470732)

HELP I Don't Understand... is a lively look at an always hot topic Having a lot of information in a concise, easy-to-use and easy-to-read format, HELP is a useful resource tool for any library. Loaded with Scripture, quoting from various Calvinist and non-Calvinist authors, HELP explores Calvinism's history, why it causes problems for many believers, various interpretations of election/predestination, "free will," God's sovereignty and man's salvation, the decrees of God, early church thinking, insights from Greek grammar, the interpretation of various Bible passages, the atonement, infant salvation, plus a lot more It explores a fresh look at questions such as does Calvinism have a link with ancient Greek philosophy, is the Calvinist God a moral God, and what about God being "impartial"? It is comprehensive, to the point, and organized in a manner where key areas important to the reader can easily be found. John Sturley is a Southern California native (but has escaped and now lives in northern California ). He is married and has four children (three of adult age). He is a graduate of Highland Bible Presbyterian College, Los Angeles Baptist College, and Talbot Theological Seminary (part of BIOLA). (He is currently working on a doctoral degree.) His 40 some years of ministry experience include youth ministry, teaching in Christian education settings, pastoring in the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, youth and adult conference speaker as well as a guest speaker in various settings, short term missions involvement, gospel radio, serving on the boards of various Christian organizations, serving as an elder for his local church, and as an Administer of a K through 12 Christian school for nearly 20 years. He and his wife, Laurie, reside in Quincy, California.

Author: John Sturley
ISBN-10: 1606470736
ISBN-13: 9781606470732
Publisher: Xulon Press
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2008
Pages: 404
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.99lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.83d