Compel Them to Come In: Calvinism and the Free Offer of the Gospel by Donald Macleod

Compel Them to Come In

Calvinism and the Free Offer of the Gospel

Donald Macleod

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If we believe in God’s sovereign predestination, how can we offer Christ to sinners indiscriminately? How could someone who knew that no one can come to Christ unless the Father draws them still plead with them to look to the Saviour? The Bible clearly entreats us to go after the lost, so Donald Macleod tackles the objections raised by those who argue that since there is no universal redemption there should be no universal gospel offer.

About Donald Macleod

Donald Macleod (1940–2023) was the Principal of the Free Church of Scotland College, Edinburgh until 2010. Regarded as one of Britain’s most prominent theologians he wrote extensively on a wide range of issues.

Specifications

Author: Donald Macleod
Release Date: May 2020
Pages: 160
Format: Trade hardback
Dimensions: 198 x 130
ISBN: 9781527105249
Imprint: Christian Focus
Category: Church > Denominations > Calvinist

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Endorsements

This compelling new book proves we do not have to choose between distinctively Reformed theology and passionate evangelistic preaching. The universal offer is at the very heart of authentic Calvinism. Grace is rich and free.

Alasdair I. Macleod, Founding Pastor, St Andrews Free Church, Scotland

This book will powerfully reinforce the truth that unrestricted evangelism is the product rather than the antithesis of Reformed theology. Without compromising on the doctrine of predestination, the reality of the human condition or the power of the Holy Spirit, Donald Macleod insists that Biblical evangelistic preaching must be directed to all, without qualification, and must be presented skilfully, passionately and persuasively. The gospel is a plea to the lost, sent out with a sincerity which originates in God himself.

Iver Martin, Principal, Edinburgh Theological Seminary, Edinburgh, Scotland

Endorsements

This is by far the best account I have ever read on the free offer of the gospel. MacLeod demolishes all the arguments that would inhibit or restrict offering Christ freely to sinners. He sets the gospel offer in the widest context of the purpose of God and the work of Christ. Above all, he communicates this with an infectious passion for the glory of Christ and the salvation of sinners, young and old. In today’s world this book is desperately needed; it could do untold good.

Robert Letham, Wales Evangelical School of Theology, Bridgend, Wales

This is one of the most soul–stirring, liberating books that I have read on this subject. Donald MacLeod provides the reader with a necessary reminder to seek to persuade and implore men and women on Christ’s behalf to be reconciled to God. I hope that it will show up in my preaching. I commend this book particularly to a rising group of young reformed pastors who when it comes to this matter of the ‘free offer’ are in danger of being tripped up by their own theological shoelaces.

Alistair Begg, Senior Pastor, Parkside Church, Chagrin Falls, Ohio

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