The Crux of the Free Offer of the Gospel (Sam Waldron)

The Crux of the Free Offer of the Gospel

“I am once again indebted to Sam Waldron for his precise exposition of the Scriptures regarding this critical issue facing the church. As always, he stands upon the Word of God an din the very center of the historical Reformed faith. This work not only substantiates the free offer of the gospel to all, but it will inspire the reader to be more diligent in the gospel ministry.”

—Paul Washer, author, The Gospel Call and True Conversion

“Can a Christian rightly say that God sovereignly determines whom He will save and sincerely offers Christ to everyone who hears the gospel? Sam Waldron gives us a solid basis to say ‘Yes’! His outline of sophisticated theological arguments makes constant reference to the Holy Scriptures to embolden preachers to preach unconditional election, particular redemption, and the free offer of the gospel.”

—Joel Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Contents

Part 1: The Well-Meant Offer of the Gospel Presented

• 1) Classical Affirmation
• 2) Biblical Confirmation
• 3) Doctrinal Implicaton

Part 2: The Well-Meant Offer of the Gospel Defended

• 4) Confessional Position
• 5) Scriptural Distinction
• 6) Strategic Assertion
• 7) Theological Justification
• 8) Particular Objection
• 9) Faulty Assumption
• 10) Conclusion

About the Author

Dr. Sam Waldron is the dean of CBTS and professor of Systematic Theology. He is also one of the pastors of Grace Reformed Baptist Church in Owensboro, KY. Dr. Waldron received a B.A. from Cornerstone University, an M.Div. from Trinity Ministerial Academy, a Th.M. from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. From 1977 to 2001 he was a pastor of the Reformed Baptist Church of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Dr. Waldron is the author of numerous books including A Modern Exposition of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith, The End Times Made Simple, Baptist Roots in America, To Be Continued?, and MacArthur’s Millennial Manifesto: A Friendly Response. Dr. Waldron is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society.