The doctrine of election can be very divisive. Many people are quite vocal about this doctrine, both for and against it. However, this doctrine and our understanding of it affects so many other parts of our theology that it is worthy of study and discussion. Since the voices are so loud on this matter, this can deter some from ever digging deeper. Joshua Banks makes getting started easier.
In Yes It Matters: The Influence of the Doctrine of Election on Sanctification, Banks gives a complete overview of the doctrine, its opposing views, and its effects on sanctification. Defining election as “God choosing to save some out of the entire human race, and pass over others and allow them their due justice,” (34) Banks recognizes the importance of a right understanding of ourselves and God, and studying this doctrine helps us to understand that better.
Banks breaks down fourteen chapters into three sections: The Sovereignty of God, Understanding Election, and Election and…
