"What does it mean to be "saved by grace"? Now revised and updated, this classic reminds readers of the Reformation's radical view of God and his saving grace, the liberating yet humbling truth that we contribute nothing to our salvation. It lays out the scriptural basis for this doctrine and its implications for a vibrant evangelical faith. Horton's accessible treatment will inspire readers with a fresh amazement at God's grace. The bra ..."
Christ the Lord The Reformation and Lordship Salvation by MichaelScottHorton Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2009 by Wipf & Stock Pub ISBN-13: 978-1-60608-368-0, ISBN: 1-60608-368-6
"This compelling question is central to a debate taking place among evangelicals today. Michael Horton, a preeminent voice for reformation in the church, has drawn together a group of leaders in the evangelical church to answer this question once and for all. - W. Robert Godfrey - Michael Horton - Alister McGrath - Kim Riddlebarger - Rick Ritchie - Rod Rosenbladt - Paul Schaefer - Robert Strimple These writers draw on Scripture, theology ..."
"...The godly consideration of Predestination, and our Election in Christ is full of
sweet, pleasant, and unspeakable comfort to godly persons It doth greatly
establish and confirm their faith of eternal ... It was at Dort where the historic "Five
Points ..."
"Since biblical times, history is replete with promises made and promises broken. Pastors and teachers know the power of the covenant, and they know that understanding the concept of covenant is crucial to understanding Scripture. They also know that covenant theology provides the foundation for core Christian beliefs and that covenants in their historical context hold significance even today. But to laypeople and new Christians, the ete ..."
People and Place(1st Edition) A Covenant Ecclesiology by MichaelScottHorton Paperback, 336 Pages, Published 2008 by Westminster John Knox Press ISBN-13: 978-0-664-23071-5, ISBN: 0-664-23071-7
"In this final volume of a four-volume series, Michael Horton explores the origin, mission, and destiny of the church through the lens of covenantal theology. Arguing that the history of Israel and the covenant of grace provide the proper context for New Testament ecclesiology, Horton then shows how the church is constituted through the ascension of Christ, the Pentecost, and the Parousia and how it continues to live by the Word and sacr ..."
Covenant and Salvation(1st Edition) Union with Christ by MichaelScottHorton Paperback, 280 Pages, Published 2007 by Westminster John Knox Press ISBN-13: 978-0-664-23163-7, ISBN: 0-664-23163-2
"Dunn appeals to what he regards as the “consensus” that not only Paul but also
the Gospels (especially Matthew and John) misrepresent to some extent the true
convictions of the Pharisees.1 In this section I suggest that once again false
choices are resolved when we substitute a two-covenant paradigm for the single
“pattern of religion” known as covenantal nomism. In 1914 C. G. Montefiore
distinguished rabbinic, apocalyptic, and Hel ..."
God of Promise Introducing Covenant Theology by MichaelScottHorton Hardcover, 208 Pages, Published 2006 by Baker Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-1289-1, ISBN: 0-8010-1289-9
"Since biblical times, history is replete with promises made and promises broken. Pastors and teachers know the power of the covenant, and they know that understanding the concept of covenant is crucial to understanding Scripture. They also know that covenant theology provides the foundation for core Christian beliefs and that covenants in their historical context hold significance even today. But to laypeople and new Christians, the ete ..."
A Better Way Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship by MichaelScottHorton Paperback, 252 Pages, Published 2003 by Baker Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-6468-5, ISBN: 0-8010-6468-6
"The premise of this was that we're not hitting 80 percent of our target
demographic going to church.”3 Ironically, the same pragmatic marketing criteria
are being used to move away from seeker-driven shallowness. The unchurched,
especially the younger crowd, are burned out on hype. “That makes Soul
Purpose [the single's ministry] probably the most 'ecclesiastical' ministry in our
very non-traditional church.”4 Rich Hurst, the other ..."
"In this innovative work in theological method and hermeneutics, Michael S. Horton uses the motif of the covenant as a way of binding together God's "word" and God's "act." Seeking an integration of theological method with the content of Christian theology, Horton emphasizes God's covenant as God's way of working for redemption in the world. Horton maintains a substantial dialogue with important philosophical figures and Christian theolo ..."
Putting Amazing Back Into Grace An Introduction to Reformed Theology by MichaelScottHorton Paperback, 263 Pages, Published 1991 by Thomas Nelson Publishers ISBN-13: 978-0-8407-3335-1, ISBN: 0-8407-3335-6
"What does it mean to be "saved by grace"? Now revised and updated, this classic reminds readers of the Reformation's radical view of God and his saving grace, the liberating yet humbling truth that we contribute nothing to our salvation. It lays out the scriptural basis for this doctrine and its implications for a vibrant evangelical faith. Horton's accessible treatment will inspire readers with a fresh amazement at God's grace."
We Believe(1st Edition) Recovering the Essentials of the Apostles' Creed by MichaelScottHorton Hardcover, 272 Pages, Published 1998 by Thomas Nelson ISBN-13: 978-0-8499-1408-9, ISBN: 0-8499-1408-6
"pp. 259, "Michael Horton introduces a new generation of Christians to the Apostle's Creed, proving that its message is as timeless as it is historical. In doing so, he demonstrates how the creed answers essential questions of faith in an age when answers are hard to find.""
"Have modern believers grown too comfortable with God? In response to the unbiblical, mystical spirituality of our day, Michael Horton calls for a return to the teaching of the Apostle Paul and the early church. The result is a compelling picture of true spiritual intimacy with God."
"Being a "worldly Christian" may sound like an oxymoron, but Michael Horton argues that this is the proper role for followers of Christ. That is, they should be fully engaged in the culture around them, while holding fast to the foundations of faith."
Law of Perfect Freedom(1st Edition) Relating to God and Others Through the Ten Commandments by MichaelScottHorton Hardcover, 288 Pages, Published 1993 by Moody Pub ISBN-13: 978-0-8024-6374-6, ISBN: 0-8024-6374-6
"In The Law of Perfect Freedom, Michael S. Horton shows how the Ten Commandments must become a dynamic force for change in the life of the individual Christian and the church as a whole."
Made in America(1st Edition) The Shaping of Modern American Evangelicalism by MichaelScottHorton Hardcover, 198 Pages, Published 1991 by Baker Pub Group ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-4354-3, ISBN: 0-8010-4354-9
"An incisive evaluation of American Christianity by the author of Putting the Amazing Back Into Grace. Cultural accommodation is the primary charge leveled by this historical and cultural examination of evangelicalism. Horton contends that American Christianity, once distinguished by passionate, warm-hearted orthodoxy, has largely become a popular religion of shallow assertions and legalism."
"Ruled by sociology (the church growth movement), psychology (the self-esteem movement), and politics (both the Christian left and right), some respected Christian leaders consider the evangelical church today to have gone too far in adopting the world's tactics in the name of progress and betterment for the church."
"To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, along with the 25th anniversary of ""Modern Reformation" "magazine, over forty articles have been compiled together into one book to offer readers a historical and spiritual walk through the Reformation. The articles are organized into three sections: The cause, characters, and consequences of the Reformation. Sample chapters include: - " "The State of the Church Before the Refor ..."
Core Christianity Finding Yourself in God's Story by MichaelScottHorton Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2016 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-52506-6, ISBN: 0-310-52506-3
"What Do All Christians Believe? For many people, words like doctrine and theology cause their eyes to glaze over, or they find them difficult to understand and struggle to see how they are relevant to daily life. But theology is far from boring; it is the study of God and should lead to awe and wonder as we better understand who God is and what he has done for us. In Core Christianity, author, pastor, and theologian Mike Horton tackles ..."
Ordinary Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless World by MichaelScottHorton Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2014 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-51737-5, ISBN: 0-310-51737-0
"Radical. Crazy. Transformative and restless. Every word we read these days seems to suggest there's a "next-best-thing," if only we would change our comfortable, compromising lives. In fact, the greatest fear most Christians have is boredom--the sense that they are missing out on the radical life Jesus promised. One thing is certain. No one wants to be "ordinary." Yet pastor and author Michael Horton believes that our attempts to measur ..."
"John Calvin--a legendary figure within Christian history who had much to say about the Christian life. Offering modern readers a clear look into the practical nature of Calvin's theology, Michael Horton dives into the reformer's prolific writings, drawing not only on his Institutes and biblical commentaries, but also from his lesser-known tracts, treatises, and letters. Writing so as to allow Calvin to speak for himself as much as possi ..."
"Is it possible that we have left Christ out of Christianity? Is the faith and practice of American Christians today more American than Christian? These are the provocative questions Michael Horton addresses in this well-received, insightful book. He argues that while we invoke the name of Christ, too often Christ and the Christ-centered gospel are pushed aside. The result is a message and a faith that are, in Horton's words, "trivial, s ..."
Gospel-Driven Life, The(Reprint) Being Good News People in a Bad News World by MichaelScottHorton Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2012 by Baker Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-1463-5, ISBN: 0-8010-1463-8
"In his well-received Christless Christianity, Michael Horton offered a prophetic wake-up call for a self-centered American church. With The Gospel-Driven Life he turns from the crisis to the solutions, offering his recommendations for a new reformation in the faith, practice, and witness of contemporary Christianity. This insightful book will guide readers in reorienting their faith and the church's purpose toward the Good News of the g ..."
"The system of theology known as Calvinism has been immensely influential for the past five hundred years, but it is often encountered negatively as a fatalistic belief system that confines human freedom and renders human action and choice irrelevant. Taking us beyond the caricatures, Michael Horton invites us to explore the teachings of Calvinism, also commonly known as Reformed theology, by showing us how it is biblical and God-cen ..."
The Christian Faith A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way by MichaelScottHorton Hardcover, 1,056 Pages, Published 2011 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-28604-2, ISBN: 0-310-28604-2
"Michael Horton's highly anticipated The Christian Faith represents his magnum opus and will be viewed as one of---if not the---most important systematic theologies since Louis Berkhof wrote his in 1932. A prolific, award-winning author and theologian, Professor Horton views this volume as 'doctrine that can be preached, experienced, and lived, as well as understood, clarified, and articulated.' It is written for a growing cast of pi ..."
A Place for Weakness(Reprint) Preparing Yourself for Suffering by MichaelScottHorton Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2010 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-32740-0, ISBN: 0-310-32740-7
"In a world of hype, we may buy into the idea that, through Jesus, we'll be healthier and wealthier as well as wiser. So what happens when we become ill, or depressed, or bankrupt? Did we do something wrong? Has God abandoned us? As a child, Michael Horton would run up the down escalator, trying to beat it to the top. As Christians, he notes, we sometimes seek God the same way, believing we can climb to him under our own steam. We ca ..."
Christless Christianity(Reprint) The Alternative Gospel of the American Church by MichaelScottHorton Hardcover, 272 Pages, Published 2008 by Baker Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-1318-8, ISBN: 0-8010-1318-6
"Is it possible that we have left Christ out of Christianity? Is the faith and practice of American Christians today more American than Christian? These are the provocative questions Michael Horton addresses in this thoughtful, insightful book. He argues that while we invoke the name of Christ, too often Christ and the Christ-centered gospel are pushed aside. The result is a message and a faith that are, in Horton's words, "trivial, sent ..."
"Does the Bible support the concept of "once saved, always saved," or can a person lose his or her salvation? How do the Scriptures portray the complex interplay between grace and free will? These and related questions are explored from different angles in this thought-provoking Counterpoints volume. The contributors each state their case for one of four prominent views on eternal security: classical Calvinist, moderate Calvinist, refor ..."
Demasiado bueno para ser cierto Encontrando esperanza en un mundo distorsionado (Spanish Edition) by MichaelScottHorton Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2007 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-8297-4886-4, ISBN: 0-8297-4886-5
"This book offers a series of powerful readings that demonstrate how, through every type of earthly difficulty, our Father keeps his promises from Scripture and works all things together for our good."
Too Good to Be True Finding Hope in a World of Hype by MichaelScottHorton Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 2006 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-26745-4, ISBN: 0-310-26745-5
"In a world of hype, we may buy into the idea that through Jesus, we’ll be healthier and wealthier as well as wiser. So what happens when we become ill, or depressed, or bankrupt? Did we do something wrong? Has God abandoned us? As a child, Michael Horton would run up the down escalator, trying to beat it to the top. As Christians, he notes, we sometimes seek God the same way, believing we can climb to him under our own steam. But we ..."
"The turbulence and confusion of contemporary life should motivate us to ask the big questions of life anew and to reexamine the disastrous naturalism of the twentieth century. This volume gathers well-known thinkers from a breadth of confessional Christian traditions who share a passionate interest in better understanding the nature of persons. The contributors to Personal Identity in Theological Perspective aim to recover the ancient ..."
La Ley de la Libertad Perfecta Relacionándonos con Dios y los Demás a Través de los Diez Mandamientos (Spanish Edition) by MichaelScottHorton Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2006 by Vida ISBN-13: 978-0-8297-4383-8, ISBN: 0-8297-4383-9
"Michael Horton mixes theological truths with practical applications to bring the reader into a deeper understanding of what it means to live a life full of the wisdom of the Ten Commandments."
Lord and Servant(1st Edition) A Covenant Christology by MichaelScottHorton Paperback, 296 Pages, Published 2005 by Westminster John Knox Press ISBN-13: 978-0-664-22863-7, ISBN: 0-664-22863-1
"Building on Covenant and Eschatology: The Divine Drama, this volume is part two of a three-part project surveying essential topics of Christian theology through the lens of covenant. In Lord and Servant: A Covenant Christology, Michael Horton explores the topics that are generally grouped under the doctrines of God, humanity, and Christology. Rather than attempt a general systematic theology, Horton revisits these topics at the places w ..."
"The Ten Commandments are not Moses' bright ideas or simply God's suggestions; they are God's categorical requirements. In The Law of Perfect Freedom, Michael Horton weaves theological truth with practical application to help believers live out the Ten Commandments. Understanding how to live out these commandments brings vitality and victory to our walk with God."
"Dr. Michael S. Horton is Associate Professor of. Introduction: Welcome to the Reformation 1. Randall Balmer, Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory: A Journey into the Evangelical Subculture in America (New York: Oxford University Press, 1989) , ..."
Where in the World Is the Church?(1st Edition) A Christian View of Culture and Your Role in It by MichaelScottHorton Paperback, 216 Pages, Published 2002 by P & R Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-87552-565-5, ISBN: 0-87552-565-2
"Have Christians misunderstood what it means to be in the world but not of it? Has the church, in a sense, neglected the world to the detriment of all? Michael S. Horton has written Where in the World is the Church? for those Christians who struggle with a subculture that stifles rather than encourages their divinely given impulses and ambitions. He does so "with the hope that theologians will learn more about other disciplines and that ..."
"What does it mean to be "saved by grace"? Now revised and updated, this classic reminds readers of the Reformation's radical view of God and his saving grace, the liberating yet humbling truth that we contribute nothing to our salvation. It lays out the scriptural basis for this doctrine and its implications for a vibrant evangelical faith. Horton's accessible treatment will inspire readers with a fresh amazement at God's grace. The bra ..."
A Better Way Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship by MichaelScottHorton Hardcover, 256 Pages, Published 2002 by Baker Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-1234-1, ISBN: 0-8010-1234-1
""Across the spectrum of churches there seems to be a general vagueness about the God we worship and the purpose of worship in the first place. But do we have to settle for either dull routine or perpetual innovation?" In this penetrating examination of worship, Michael Horton demonstrates that there is a better way. Dig below the surface of today¹s worship wars and rediscover the biblical and theological foundations for a Christian un ..."
"With our world in such confusion, people are asking: Isn't it time for Catholics and evangelicals to lay aside their differences and achieve a united front against secularism? While the core issues that have traditionally separated them are few, they are of eternal importance. So how best to navigate these troubled waters? In modern times the two sides have tried to do it by signing agreements. Yet these don't respond to the vital issue ..."
Made In America The Shaping of Modern American Evangelicalism by MichaelScottHorton Paperback, 198 Pages, Published 1998 by Wipf & Stock Pub ISBN-13: 978-1-59752-703-3, ISBN: 1-59752-703-3
"41. Joseph Haroutunian, Piety versus Moralism: The Passing of New England
Theology (New York: Harper and Sons, 1932), 145. 42. Jerry Falwell. Listen
America (New York: Doubleday, 1980), 50. 43. Hofstadter, Anti-Intellectualism in
American Life, 89. 44. Quoted in Noll, Hatch, and Marsden, The Search for
Christian America, 131. 45. Gallup and Castelli, The People's Religion, 60. 46.
Sydney Ahlstrom, “From Puritanism to Evangelicalism ..."
"Several noted scholars and ministers revisit the issue of faith and works, insisting on the preeminence of faith, but calling for a life of obedience in response to love for Christ that is reflected in good works."
In the Face of God The Dangers and Delights of Spiritual Intimacy by MichaelScottHorton Paperback, 324 Pages, Published 1997 by W Pub Group ISBN-13: 978-0-8499-4087-3, ISBN: 0-8499-4087-7
"Have modern believers grown too comfortable with God? In response to the unbiblical, mystical spirituality of our day, Michael Horton calls for a return to the teaching of the Apostle Paul and the early church. The result is a compelling picture of true spiritual intimacy with God."
"Go with the flow. Times change. Nothing ever stays the same. So proclaims the voice of our age. But is this wisdom of the world congruous with the wisdom of God? Is the church really too old-fashioned, or has it turned a blind eye as the world crept in and redefined God's commands and His power? In fifteen clearly defined essays, John H. Armstrong and fourteen other evangelical leaders examine exactly what the sufficiency of Script ..."
Beyond Culture Wars(1st Edition) Is America a Mission Field or Battlefield? by MichaelScottHorton Hardcover, 288 Pages, Published 1994 by Moody Publishers ISBN-13: 978-0-8024-0893-8, ISBN: 0-8024-0893-1
"Horton take aim at shallow fads and misspent political energy. He calls Christians back to the biblical mission, insisting that modern Christians' should follow the example of those first Christians by arguing their case."
A CURE Book Ser. Christ the Lord : The Reformation and Lordship Salvation by MichaelScottHorton, MichaelHorton Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 1993 by Baker Pub Group ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-4374-1, ISBN: 0-8010-4374-3
"This applies to Jesus (Matthew 7:28), the Pharisees (Matthew 16:2), the apostles
(Acts 5:28),. 1. Charles Capps, Can Your Faith Fail? (Tulsa, Okla.: Harrison
House), pp. 27-28. * King James Version. 2. Robert Schuller, Self-Esteem: The
New ..."
Church Membership(1st Edition) How the World Knows Who Represents Jesus (9Marks: Building Healthy Churches) by Jonathan Leeman, Michael S. Horton Hardcover, 144 Pages, Published 2012 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-3237-5, ISBN: 1-4335-3237-9