Back to Basics: Rediscovering the Richness of the Reformed Faith [Paperback]

Douglas J. Wilson (Author), Douglas M. Jones (Author), Roger Wagner (Author), David G. Hagopian (Editor)

Product Details

• Paperback: 319 pages
• Publisher: P & R Publishing (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875522165
• ISBN-13: 978-0875522166
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #143,556 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Douglas Wilson is the minister of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, which is a member of the Confederation of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC). After his stint in the submarine service of the U.S. Navy, he attended the University of Idaho, where he obtained an MA in philosophy.

As one of its founders, he has served on the board of Logos School, a classical and Christian school (K-12), since its inception. He is also a Senior Fellow of theology at New St. Andrews College. He is the author of numerous books, including Reforming Marriage, The Case for Classical Christian Education, Letter from a Christian Citizen, and Blackthorn Winter. He is also the general editor for the Omnibus textbook series. His blog can be found at www.dougwils.com.

All his favorite authors begin their names with initials--C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, H.L. Mencken, J.R.R. Tolkien, N.D. Wilson, and P.G. Wodehouse. The one exception is Nancy Wilson, a favorite author to whom he has been married for over thirty-four years. They have three children and fifteen grandchildren.

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well-rounded presentation of Reformed Theology, June 6, 2000

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This review is from: Back to Basics: Rediscovering the Richness of the Reformed Faith (Paperback)

The book is divided into four sections: Conversion, The Covenant, The Church and The Christian Life. Each chapter in every section has study questions that reinforce and help the reader gain a deeper understanding of each section. The foreword is written by RC Sproul.

Doug Wilson, Doug Jones, Roger Wagner and David Hagopian have put together a well-rounded presentation of the Reformed Faith. As Roger Wagner, one of the authors, states, "the Reformed faith starts and stops with the sovereign and gracious God who has revealed Himself in Scripture." That's the focus and starting point for every discussion in the book.

Many authors simply complain about the condition of the Church. Not these authors. They exercise terrific insights, give helpful direction and pastoral-theological wisdom that really does encourage the student of Scripture. Each message is an example of compassion.

A short summary of the book from the book: "[God} is, and forever will be, preeminent in all things (Col. 1:18)." In all areas of life, God is primary and it is Him that we glorify in all things. Conversion, covenant, church and life, all things are for Him and through Him. The authors' theses are complete and clear. Their goal was accomplished: Why is Reformed theology such a good thing (or is it)?

This title is recommended by: RC Sproul, Jay Adams, E. Calvin Beisner, James Montgomery Boice, D. James Kennedy, John Frame, Jerry Bridges, GI Williamson and Steve Brown.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars superbly written overview of the Reformed faith, March 8, 1999

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This review is from: Back to Basics: Rediscovering the Richness of the Reformed Faith (Paperback)

I am so impressed with this superbly written overview of the Reformed faith that I am going to write to the editor/author, David Hagopian, to tell him how much I have gotten out of it. I am a religious Roman Catholic who is interested in exploring other Christian theologies, which is why I ordered this book. This book has deepened my faith in God and, as strange as this may sound, has made me a more devout Catholic. Although there are (obviously) differences between Reformed and Catholic theologies, one of the things this book has taught me is that God is sovereign in all things on earth and in Heaven. What wonderful news this is! I recommend this book to all Christians, especially to mainline Protestants, because so many of the mainline denominations seem to have watered down their theologies in the past twenty years. Indifferent Presbyterians, in particular, should read this book and find out what they are missing.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding book for explaining reformed faith, February 20, 1998

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This review is from: Back to Basics: Rediscovering the Richness of the Reformed Faith (Paperback)

This book is one of the finest books explaining the basics of Reformed Theology available. Clear & concise, the authors explain the tenants of reformed theology in a way that leaves little to question regarding man's lot in life and God's plan for salvation.