Here is the Table of Contents
In the cases of past books, sharing the introduction seemed the best way to provide a meaningful preview. For my new book, I thought this post plus the table of contents offered the best way to summarize the range of ideas the book explores. Here are the book’s chapter headings:
YOU DID NOT CHOOSE ME, BUT I CHOSE YOU
By Peter Zelinski
Table of Contents
Introduction: Your Mind Was Changed
PART I: WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU
Chapter 1: In Defense of Unbelief
One cannot choose to be born.
Chapter 2: It Matters
To misunderstand why we believe is potentially to misunderstand your mission.
Chapter 3: The Synthesis of John
It took nearly the entire first century to understand who had lived among us.
Chapter 4: The Sheep Have Waited for the Shepherd
Nicodemus had high regard for Jesus, but was not a believer in Christ.
Chapter 5: Does God Desire All Men to Be Saved?
He has saved according to his grace, given before time began.
Chapter 6: Mixed Feelings About Miracles
Who were the believers to whom Jesus drew near?
Chapter 7: He Chooses
He has done so from the beginning.
Chapter 8: Where Body and Soul are Destroyed
Infinite torment is not real.
Chapter 9: Can I Know That I Am Saved?
You can know this about yourself. You cannot know it about another.
Chapter 10: The Apostles’ Awakening
When the apostles were with Jesus, they had not yet been born again.
Chapter 11: You Were Chosen
The world had you in its spell, so you were taken against your will.
PART II: WHY IT HAPPENED
Chapter 12: Does God Want People in Heaven?
God’s aim, and his aim for his chosen, is presented all throughout scripture.
Chapter 13: The Meaning of “Believe in Him”
The belief of the sheep finds its full explanation in Jesus.
Chapter 14: Futility Falls Away
Look upon death and live.
Chapter 15: Timeless Life
Jesus spoke of life, and not just life after death.
PART III: WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT
Chapter 16: The Slender Trail of Joy
The world will be remade through our decision to choose freedom and life.
Chapter 17: Afflicted by God
“If you love me, keep my commands” is not a dare, but the solution to a problem.
Chapter 18: Love Without Distinction
The commands of Christ advance indiscriminate love.
Chapter 19: Make Disciples, Not Converts
Evangelism is not proselytizing. Evangelism is feeding sheep.
Chapter 20: What is Joy?
Make your life not a sacrifice, but a living sacrifice. Jesus gives permission.
Chapter 21: No Longer Asleep
Our focus is on the gift.
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