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By His Grace and For His Glory

By His Grace and For His Glory

A Historical, Theological, and Practical Study of the Doctrines of Grace in Baptist Life

byTom Nettles

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In this important volume, Nettles argues that Calvinistic theology was not a fringe influence among Baptists, but rather the dominant theological consensus among many of the most influential English and Southern Baptists from the seventeenth century into the early twentieth… Read more

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  • This is simply the best book there is on the subject at hand. Dr. Nettles is a superb historian and he traces with careful attention to the sources the history of the doctrines of grace within the Baptist heritage.

    Timothy George

    Timothy George

    Dean of Beeson Divinity School

  • Tom Nettles' book By His Grace and For His Glory is a landmark study. Bringing together the disciplines of the school, the concerns of the preacher and the heart of a Christian, Nettles effectively reminds Baptists of our own day what so many before us believed to be the gospel.

    Mark Dever

    Mark Dever

    Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church

  • Twenty years after its first appearance, Tom Nettles' book remains an important work for modern Baptists. His major historical thesis-that the doctrines of grace formed a theological consensus among Baptists in the Southern states for the mid-nineteenth century into the first quarter of the twentieth century-has not seriously been engaged, much less refuted, by detractors and others who are less than thrilled by this doctrinal heritage.

    Tom Ascol

    Tom Ascol

    President of Founders Ministries

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By His Grace and For His Glory

By His Grace and For His Glory

Tom Nettles

"This is simply the best book there is on the subject at hand. Dr. Nettles is a superb historian and he traces with careful attention to the sources the history of the doctrines of grace within the Baptist heritage. An important resource for reclaiming the past in the service of a future shaped by the great tradition of Bunyan, Keach, Fuller, Carey, Spurgeon, Boyce and Carroll."

Timothy George

Timothy George

Dean of Beeson Divinity School; Author of Theology of the Reformers

"Tom Nettles' book By His Grace and For His Glory is a landmark study. Bringing together the disciplines of the school, the concerns of the preacher and the heart of a Christian, Nettles effectively reminds Baptists of our own day what so many before us believed to be the gospel."

Mark Dever

Mark Dever

Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC

"Twenty years after its first appearance, Tom Nettles' book remains an important work for modern Baptists. His major historical thesis-that the doctrines of grace formed a theological consensus among Baptists in the Southern states for the mid-nineteenth century into the first quarter of the twentieth century-has not seriously been engaged, much less refuted, by detractors and others who are less than thrilled by this doctrinal heritage. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to be honest when assessing historical Southern Baptist theology."

Tom Ascol

Tom Ascol

President of Founders Ministries; Pastor of Grace Baptist Church

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In this important volume, Nettles argues that Calvinistic theology was not a fringe influence among Baptists, but rather the dominant theological consensus among many of the most influential English and Southern Baptists from the seventeenth century into the early twentieth century.

Blending careful historical research with biblical exposition and pastoral application, Nettles traces the development of Baptist theology through figures such as John Bunyan, Benjamin Keach, John Gill, Andrew Fuller, Adoniram Judson, James P. Boyce, and Charles Spurgeon. He demonstrates how the doctrines of grace shaped Baptist preaching, missions, evangelism, confessionalism, and church life across generations.

Structured in three major sections—historical, theological, and practical—the book not only surveys Baptist history but also offers a robust exposition of doctrines such as election, human depravity, effectual calling, definite atonement, and perseverance of the saints. Nettles then shows how these truths provide a foundation for assurance, liberty of conscience, bold evangelism, and faithful Christian living.

Widely praised by pastors, theologians, and church historians, By His Grace and For His Glory remains an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the theological roots of historic Baptist life and the enduring importance of the doctrines of grace for the church today.

Table of contents

By His Grace and For His Glory

By His Grace and For His Glory

Tom Nettles

Preface

List of Portraits

Introduction

Part I: Historical Evidence

1. The Longest Journey Begins

General Baptists, Particular Baptist confessions, Benjamin Keach, John Bunyan

2. Bridge over Troubled Waters

John Gill: A correction to modern caricatures and misrepresentations

3. On the Road Again

The contribution of Andrew Fuller

4. A Long and Winding Road

Later-eighteenth-through-nineteenth-century Baptists: Issac Backus, John Leland, Luther Rice, Adoniram Judson, Francis Wayland and David Benedict

5. Thy Fear Forbids My Feet to Stray

Mid-nineteenth-century formulators of SBC theology: W. B. Johnson, R. B. C. Howell, Richard Fuller, Jesse Mercer, John L. Dagg and P. H. Mell

6. Beware the Slough of Arminianism

Later-nineteenth-century theologians: Basil Manly, Sr., Basil Manly, Jr., J. P. Boyce and John Broadus

7. Steps Along the Way

Significant SBC theologians in the early twentieth century: F. H. Kerfoot, E. C. Dargan, J. B. Gambrell, J. B. Tidwell

8. A House by the Side of the Road

A. H. Strong and B. H. Carroll: Their reactions to liberalism and how these affected the Doctrines of Grace

9. The Road Not Taken

The influence of E. Y. Mullins and L. R. Scarborough in altering the direction of SBC theology

10. Vigorous Young Men Stumble Badly

The questioning of the Doctrines of Grace moves apace under W. O. Carver, W. T. Conner, Herschel Hobbs and Dale Moody

11. Lead Me in a Level Path, Because of My Foes

Controversy over the Doctrines of Grace

Part II: Doctrinal Exposition

12. Unconditional Election

13. Depravity and Effectual Calling

14. Christ Died for Our Sins According to the Scriptures

15. Perseverance of the Saints

Part III: Practical Exhortations

16. The Doctrine of Assurance

Grace Manifest in Godly Confidence

17. Liberty of Conscience

Grace Trusted to Produce and Preserve the Saints

18. World Missions and Bold Evangelism

The Power of Grace Exhibited

Conclusion

Index of Subjects

Index of Persons

Index of Scripture References

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Page count
486
Dimensions
9.5" x 6.5" x 1"
Publication year
2006
Published by
Founders Press

Tom Nettles

Senior Professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Author, By His Grace and For His Glory

Tom has most recently served as the Professor of Historical Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is a founding faculty member for The Institute of Public Theology and Founders Seminary. He previously taught at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School where he was Professor of Church History and Chair of the Department of Church History. Prior to that, he taught at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. Along with numerous journal articles and scholarly papers, Dr. Nettles is the author and editor of numerous books. Among his books are By His Grace and For His Glory; Baptists and the Bible, James Petigru Boyce: A Southern Baptist Statesman, and Living by Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles H. Spurgeon.

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