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The Plan of Salvation Kindle Edition

by B. B. Warfield (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Does man save himself or does God alone save him, or is it somewhere in-between?

The Subject to which our attention is to be directed in this series of lectures is ordinarily spoken of as "The Plan of Salvation." It is my purpose in this lecture to bring before us in a rapid survey the varying views as have been held by large parties in the Church, that some conception may be formed of their range and relations. This may be most conveniently done by observing, in the first instance at least, only the great points of difference which separate them. I shall enumerate them in the order of significance, proceeding from the most profound and far-reaching differences which divide Christians to those of less radical effect.

Dr. Michael J. Kruger wrote the following of this little book....

Throughout the history of the church, there are have been many different perspectives on how a person is saved. So, what is the best way to help Christians understand these various approaches? And what is the most effective way to make the case for Calvinism?

There are many answers to these questions, but there is one resource that I have found tremendously helpful. And it is a resource that is often overlooked and forgotten. And that resource is the five lectures delivered by B.B. Warfield in 1914 at Princeton Theological Seminary.

These lectures are not found in the standard 10 volume collected works of Warfield–and for that reason are often missed. Instead they are found in a little book entitled The Plan of Salvation.

What makes Warfield’s approach so helpful is that he takes the reader through a series of choices about how God saves–starting with very broad concepts and moving towards more specific concepts. At each point along the way he eliminates the options that just don’t work. Thus, the reader is able to see how theologians have arrived at a belief in Calvinism in a gradual, step by step fashion.

In a sense, Warfield has created a logical “decision tree” that any Christian could follow. Thus, it is an incredibly useful tool for convincing people of the Reformed approach...Here is the outline of his decision tree:

1. Deism vs. Theism: Is God personally involved in our lives (Theism) or does he stand back from the universe and allow it to take its course (Deism)?

Warfield’s answer: Theism.

2. Supernaturalism vs. Naturalism: Given the reality of Theism, the next question is whether man saves himself and works his way to God (Naturalism) or whether God intervenes and saves man (Supernaturalism).

Warfield’s answer: Supernaturalism.

3. Evangelicalism vs. Sacerdotalism: Given the reality of Supernaturalism, the next question is the specific manner in which God saves. Does God save men through an instrument he has appointed like the sacraments (Sacerdotalism) or does he act on people’s souls directly and immediately (Evangelicalism)? Does God use sacraments as an intermediary or he does God operate directly on the human soul by grace?

Warfield’s answer: Evangelicalism.

4. Universalism vs. Particularism: Given the reality of Evangelicalism–that God works on men’s souls directly–the next question is whether he exerts this saving power equally on all men. Does he apply this saving power on every person, whether they or saved or not (Universalism), or does he apply it to particular individuals who are actually saved (Particularism)? Does God’s grace just make salvation a possibility or does it actually make salvation a reality?

Warfield’s answer: Particularism (Calvinism).

The logic and flow of Warfield’s argument are powerful and weighty. He builds such momentum towards Particularism (Calvinism), that even at an early point in the book the reader gets the sense that it is an inevitability. All the biblical and theological arrows are pointing in the same direction.

If you are looking for a persuasive tool for others, or even for yourself, check out Warfield’s little book.
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  • Clear. Brief. Impactful.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on 17 November 2021
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    Insightful take on God”s plan of Salvation. Makes a case for the Calvinistic conception of the Biblical doctrine of Salvation.
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  • Dr. Steve
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for any student of theology.
    Reviewed in the United States on 2 February 2019
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    B. B. Warfield can be a little tough to read at times, but this work on soteriology from a Calvinist perspective is well written and elightening.
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  • The Rebecca Review
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Detailed Account of Beliefs on Salvation
    Reviewed in the United States on 23 October 2019
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    “He who wills not to be saved cannot be helped even by the Holy Spirit.” ~ B.B. Warfield

    A dear Puritan friend of mine has been introducing me to authors like Archibald Alexander Hodge, Stephen Charnock and William Gurnall. These authors have written some of the most spiritually compelling books I've ever read. Now my friend thinks I'm ready for B.B. Warfield as he says Warfield is even better than Hodge. While I found that hard to believe even after only reading my first Hodge book, Warfield goes to much deeper levels and seems to draw on an endless ocean of knowledge.

    “The Plan of Salvation” has some interesting and differing opinions about Salvation. This is a book filled with lectures on the topics of Autosoterism, Sacerdotalism, Universalism and Calvinism. Don't let these ideas intimidate you, the lectures are easier to understand than at first glance.

    By reading these lectures you will find out what you truly believe and what it takes to be secure in your salvation. The book begins with an introduction to Deism and Theism and why the second choice indicates God has a plan of salvation.

    Right from the start of the introduction you realize you are in the hands of a great organizer of important contemplations. B.B. Warfield delves into secular philosophies to show the difference in belief systems. He has a great handle on historical events and has extensive knowledge of religious leaders.

    The first section may be a little slow going, but once the lectures begin it is captivating. I would not recommend this to totally new Christians, but more to those who are interested in beliefs that differ and are similar to their own and have read the Bible multiple times. The spiritual vocabulary in this book is quite extensive!

    ~The Rebecca Review
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  • DannyG
    5.0 out of 5 stars Don't wait...Educate! Yourself & Others.
    Reviewed in the United States on 30 June 2019
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    His insight, a gift of GOD to US, is an eternal matter necessary for US all...NOW. Don't wait...Educate.
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  • selah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on 24 October 2017
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    Recommended (during their Q and A sessions) by MacArthur and Ligon Duncan.
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