Grace Defined and Defended: What a 400-Year-Old Confession Teaches Us about Sin, Salvation, and the Sovereignty of God

Written by Kevin DeYoung

Narrated by Adam Verner

Grace Is Too Precious a Doctrine to Settle for Vague Generalities

Grace―a doctrine central to the gospel―ought to be clearly defined so it can be celebrated, relished, and consistently defended.

In this book, Kevin DeYoung leads us back to the Canons of Dort, a seventeenth-century document originally written to precisely and faithfully define this precious doctrine.

The Canons of Dort stand as a faithful witness to the precise nature of God’s supernatural, sovereign, redeeming, resurrecting grace―when so many people settle for vague generalities that water down the truth.

In three concise sections―covering history, theology, and practical application― DeYoung explores what led to the Canons and why they were needed, the five important doctrines that they explain, and Dort’s place in the Christian faith today.

• Language: English
• Publisher: One Audiobooks
• Release date: Mar 30, 2020
• ISBN: 9781646890286

Kevin DeYoung

Kevin DeYoung (PhD, University of Leicester) is the senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, and associate professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte. He has written books for children, adults, and academics, including Just Do Something; Impossible Christianity; and The Biggest Story Bible Storybook. Kevin’s work can be found on clearlyreformed.org. Kevin and his wife, Trisha, have nine children.

Reviews for Grace Defined and Defended

[Nathan Cravatt · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

6. Grace Defined and Defended: What a 400-Year-Old Confession Tea ches Us about Sin, Salvation, and the Sovereignty of God
Book by Kevin DeYoung

I love the history and learning about the Canons of Dort. I appreciate that he included The Opinions of the Remonstrants.

I am reformed and love the doctrines of grace, but understand that the categories of Dort are difficult for some true believers who love God and Scripture to understand and believe. They stressed the importance of not teaching the deeper doctrines before new believers are ready.

Agree or not, this is an important work to read and study in order to be honest in your position. A position that can not be examined and challenged is not very sound or compelling.