The contemporary heresy of the Federal Vision is wreaking havoc in the Reformed and Presbyterian churches in North America and other parts of the world. Today’s Christian needs not only to be aware of it but armed against it. Prof. Engelsma helps us here by exposing the ugly root of the heresy (a conditional covenant), setting forth the truth of the unconditional covenant and proclaiming the Reformation’s gospel of salvation by grace alone!
CONTENTS
Part 1: Eradicating the Federal Vision
1. Introduction to the Federal Vision Controversy
2. The Development of a Conditional Covenant
3. The Root of the Federal Vision
4. Taking Hold of the Root
5. The Gospel of the Reformation at Issue
Part 2: Answers to Questions About the Federal Vision and the Covenant of Grace
6. The Federal Vision, Its Doctrines, and Its Defenders
7. The Federal Vision and Conditions
8. The Federal Vision and Scripture
9. The Federal Vision and the Covenant with Adam
10. The Federal Vision and Common Grace
11. The Federal Vision and the Baptism Form
12. The Federal Vision and Covenant Children
13. The Federal Vision and Its Consequences
14. The Federal Vision and the Churches
15. The Federal Vision and the Protestant Reformed Churches
16. The Federal Vision and Defense of the Faith
Appendix: A critical review of the book Trust and Obey: Norman Shepherd and the Justification Controversy at Westminster Theological Seminary by Ian A. Hewitson.
“I just ordered a copy of David Engelsma’s book Federal Vision: Heresy at the Root. When I went to the web page about the book on the RFPA’s web site, I noticed the video interviewing Engelsma about the book. I had actually watched at least part of that video several months ago, but today I definitely watched the whole video. That video was excellent, and it convinced me to go ahead and order the book.” – Mississippi, USA
“I just tore myself away from the [Federal Vision: Heresy at the Root] book I received from you this morning. So much said together between only two covers! This will really be the last say in my search for the bottom of this error (heresy!). The question/reply format in the second part really equips one to defend the faith. Excellent! Thank you ever so much.” – South Africa
“I read your excellent review of David Engelsma’s book, Federal Vision: Heresy at the Root. I have this book and you’re right. He destroys it at the root … I wish to thank you for your confirmation of my recent learning that the FV is false theology and for the great work that you are doing for the Lord in your excellent and beautiful country.” – California, USA
“Concise and hard-hitting.” – North Carolina, USA
For a review of this book by a reader in the Rep. of Ireland, click here.
For a review of this book by a reader in N. Ireland, click here.
For a review of this book by a reader in England, click here.
For a review of this book by a reader in Wales, click here.
To watch the video of the author interview concerning this book, click here.
