Grace Works! (And Ways We Think It Doesn't)
Grace Works! (And Ways We Think It Doesn't)
Overview
Anyone familiar with Douglas Bond s other works will know him as a great story-teller. This book is about the greatest story of all: the gospel. Issuing from the faith of a recipient of God s good news and the care of a shepherd, any wounds inflicted here will be those of a friend. Grace is not the enemy of works, but the only proper source. It s amazing how many ways we can get that wrong usually, as Doug argues, by incremental and often imperceptible changes. There is a lot of wisdom in this book, but none greater than the wisdom that Christ is and gives us in his gospel.—Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California"Douglas Bond has written here his most important book on the most important controversy in the world, the gospel. With his usual verbal dexterity and ease Bond not only drives out the demons of our remaining Pelagianism, but fills our hearts with the work of our Savior and our Lord. Read this book and be changed, because Jesus changes everything."—Dr. RC Sproul Jr., associate professor of philosophy and apologetics at Reformation Bible CollegeGod s grace is our only hope. Christ came full of grace and people crucified Him. The world does not like grace. Sadly, insofar as sin remains in believers, we too have a surprising distaste for God s grace. Douglas Bond s book is a bold call to cling to Christ alone as our only righteousness. In brief, straight-shooting chapters, he diagnoses the tendency of even the most biblical churches to drift into legalism. This is a key book for everyone who loves the church of Christ.—Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan"Grace Works clearly shows how an emphasis on grace differentiates Christianity from all the works religions invented by man. Douglas Bond also explains well what happens when we decide the cake God gives us needs our own frosting: We get a sugar rush now and a stomach ache later."—Dr. Marvin Olasky, Editor-in-chief, World News Group---"Grace Works! What a concept! So simple, yet so neglected in our churches today. Douglas Bond opens our eyes to the power, beauty, and necessity of grace alone from regeneration to glorification and sounds a clear warning trumpet against the 'moralistic therapeutic deism' that dominates pulpits today."—Tito Lyro, Pastor, Olympia Bible Presbyterian Church"Grace is one of the central themes in Scripture displaying the riches of God s love for sinners... What Douglas Bond provides us in Grace Works is the biblical truth of the fullness of grace that leads to liberty. In Grace Works you will find grace as it should be taught and practiced; it refreshes, encourages, and points us to Christ. God lavishes his grace on sinners; you will sense it washing over and renewing you again and again in the pages of Grace Works."—Dr. Dominic A. Aquila, PresidentNew Geneva Theological SeminaryColorado Springs, Colorado"Douglas Bond is a 21st century watchman on the wall, courageously warning the church against works-oriented distortions of the gospel. Following in the footsteps of Paul, Calvin, Luther, the Puritans, and Spurgeon, this book rightly exalts the sovereign free grace of God as the sole source of our salvation. To God be the glory."—Lonnie Arnold, Pastor, Hilltop Bible Church, Tacoma, WA---"Grace is not the enemy of works, but the only proper source. It s amazing how many ways we can get that wrong usually, as Doug argues, by incremental and often imperceptible changes. There is a lot of wisdom in this book." --Michael Horton, Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary CaliforniaDescription
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Douglas Bond is the author of a number of books of historical fiction and biography. He is the father of six and the grandfather of eight and counting, as well as an elder in the Presbyterian Church of America, a teacher, a conference speaker, and a leader of church history tours. Visit his website at www.bondbooks.net.
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Overview
Anyone familiar with Douglas Bond s other works will know him as a great story-teller. This book is about the greatest story of all: the gospel. Issuing from the faith of a recipient of God s good news and the care of a shepherd, any wounds inflicted here will be those of a friend. Grace is not the enemy of works, but the only proper source. It s amazing how many ways we can get that wrong usually, as Doug argues, by incremental and often imperceptible changes. There is a lot of wisdom in this book, but none greater than the wisdom that Christ is and gives us in his gospel.—Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California"Douglas Bond has written here his most important book on the most important controversy in the world, the gospel. With his usual verbal dexterity and ease Bond not only drives out the demons of our remaining Pelagianism, but fills our hearts with the work of our Savior and our Lord. Read this book and be changed, because Jesus changes everything."—Dr. RC Sproul Jr., associate professor of philosophy and apologetics at Reformation Bible CollegeGod s grace is our only hope. Christ came full of grace and people crucified Him. The world does not like grace. Sadly, insofar as sin remains in believers, we too have a surprising distaste for God s grace. Douglas Bond s book is a bold call to cling to Christ alone as our only righteousness. In brief, straight-shooting chapters, he diagnoses the tendency of even the most biblical churches to drift into legalism. This is a key book for everyone who loves the church of Christ.—Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan"Grace Works clearly shows how an emphasis on grace differentiates Christianity from all the works religions invented by man. Douglas Bond also explains well what happens when we decide the cake God gives us needs our own frosting: We get a sugar rush now and a stomach ache later."—Dr. Marvin Olasky, Editor-in-chief, World News Group---"Grace Works! What a concept! So simple, yet so neglected in our churches today. Douglas Bond opens our eyes to the power, beauty, and necessity of grace alone from regeneration to glorification and sounds a clear warning trumpet against the 'moralistic therapeutic deism' that dominates pulpits today."—Tito Lyro, Pastor, Olympia Bible Presbyterian Church"Grace is one of the central themes in Scripture displaying the riches of God s love for sinners... What Douglas Bond provides us in Grace Works is the biblical truth of the fullness of grace that leads to liberty. In Grace Works you will find grace as it should be taught and practiced; it refreshes, encourages, and points us to Christ. God lavishes his grace on sinners; you will sense it washing over and renewing you again and again in the pages of Grace Works."—Dr. Dominic A. Aquila, PresidentNew Geneva Theological SeminaryColorado Springs, Colorado"Douglas Bond is a 21st century watchman on the wall, courageously warning the church against works-oriented distortions of the gospel. Following in the footsteps of Paul, Calvin, Luther, the Puritans, and Spurgeon, this book rightly exalts the sovereign free grace of God as the sole source of our salvation. To God be the glory."—Lonnie Arnold, Pastor, Hilltop Bible Church, Tacoma, WA---"Grace is not the enemy of works, but the only proper source. It s amazing how many ways we can get that wrong usually, as Doug argues, by incremental and often imperceptible changes. There is a lot of wisdom in this book." --Michael Horton, Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary CaliforniaDescription
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Douglas Bond is the author of a number of books of historical fiction and biography. He is the father of six and the grandfather of eight and counting, as well as an elder in the Presbyterian Church of America, a teacher, a conference speaker, and a leader of church history tours. Visit his website at www.bondbooks.net.
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
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We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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