This is a helpful book on a subject that is hard to understand, predestination. This book is longer in length than most of the volumes in this series, but it covers a lot of ground on the subject of election and reprobation. The book is divided into two sections about election and reprobation respectively. Within each section, Naselli asks a series of guiding questions for the titles of each chapter.

Here is a list of the chapters in the book:

Part 1: Vessels of Mercy: What Does the Bible Teach about Election?
Chapter 1: What Is the Goal of Election?
Chapter 2: When Did God Choose to Save Some Humans?
Chapter 3: Did God Choose to Save Individuals?
Chapter 4: Did God Choose to Save Individuals Based on Foreseen Faith?
Chapter 5: Is Unconditional Election Unfair?
Chapter 6: Do We Have Free Will?
Chapter 7: Does Election Contradict God’s Desire That All Humans Be Saved?
Chapter 8: How Does God Accomplish His Plan to Save Individuals?
Chapter 9: How Do I Know If God Has Elected Me?
Chapter 10: Did God Elect Babies Who Die?

Part 2: Vessels of Wrath: What Does the Bible Teach about Reprobation?
Chapter 11: Who Ultimately Causes Reprobation?
Chapter 12: How Does God Accomplish Reprobation?
Chapter 13: What Is the Result of Reprobation?
Chapter 14: What Is the Goal of Reprobation?
Chapter 15: Who Deserves Blame for Reprobation?

Conclusion: Exult in God as You Take in the View

Naselli speaks plainly and clearly about this subject. He does not get lost in wordy rabbit trails that can come up when talking about this controversial topic. He takes a view, states it clearly, and moves on. I appreciate that he backs up his points with Scripture and with many quotes of respected authors. In fact, I used this book and some of the books referenced within as I wrote a paper on humanity for a recent seminary class. I found some treasures in the footnotes. It is clear that Naselli did a large amount of reading in preparation for writing this book.

I also like the summary charts that are scattered throughout this book. It is really helpful to see all the main points summarized into a chart. This aids in understanding as I seek to get my head around these concepts. I especially was helped by his chapters on free will and on God’s desire for all to be saved. Naselli also provides an appendix at the end of the book in question and answer form presenting the main points of the book. There’s also a helpful list of books for further reading with short descriptions of each.

Regardless of your position on the many subjects covered in this volume, I think it is safe to say that Naselli provides a clear and well-informed book that is helpful for anyone. I will be consulting this book for years to come.