Loraine Boettner's Writings

The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination by Loraine Boettner is a seminal work that provides a clear and comprehensive explanation of Calvinist theology, particularly focusing on the doctrine of predestination. Boettner systematically explores the biblical foundations, theological implications, and historical development of this doctrine, emphasizing God's sovereignty in salvation.

This comprehensive volume examines the core doctrines of Christianity with utmost fidelity to Scripture. Boettner addresses significant theological topics of his era—and ours—defending classic Reformed positions.

In this work, Boettner critically analyzes the three major eschatological views: premillennialism, amillennialism, and postmillennialism. Writing from a postmillennial perspective, he argues that the Kingdom of God is currently being extended through the preaching of the Gospel and the work of the Holy Spirit, leading to a future era of righteousness and peace before Christ's return.

Boettner contrasts evangelical Protestant and Roman Catholic doctrines, as well as the practical effects of these two systems in people's lives. INTERNET ARCHIVE With constant reference to scriptural teaching, Boettner argues that Protestantism was not a new system to arise during the Reformation, but a return to New Testament Christianity and the simplicity of the apostolic church.