Generously Reformed

“With a rare combination of precision and warmth, Todd Billings, Suzanne McDonald, and Alberto La Rosa Rojas invite us to approach Reformed faith and practice as a dynamic, diverse tradition that continues to gather the church--as creature of the Word--around the Word of God in Christ as nourishment for weary pilgrims. Longtime devotees and the newly curious alike will find much in these pages that clarifies and commends Reformed theology's deep roots and expansive vision of God and God's commitment to us.”

Kenneth J. Woo

“This wonderful book is surely destined to take its place among the classics of Reformed theology. It goes deep and wide in covering the strengths (and weaknesses) of the Reformed tradition while also placing it in the larger context of the universal body of Christ. And all of this points us to the depth and breadth of God's amazing grace!”

Richard Mouw

“Navigating the Reformed church landscape is far from simple. As someone counted among the tradition through the Presbyterian branch, I am grateful to the authors for their generosity of time and approach in answering questions that range from the simple to the complex. This book offers an insightful, thought-provoking, and gracious response to the question of what it means, and does not mean, to be Reformed.”

Jennifer Powell McNutt

“As a Latino pastor and theologian in the Presbyterian church, I am often asked, 'Why are you Presbyterian?' This wonderful volume offers several excellent responses to the naysayers and critics. It also reminds those of us in the Reformed tradition why we stay. The Reformed tradition cannot be reduced to any one confession or creed but rather encompasses an ecumenical and global family of churches united by certain theological themes ranging from faith in the benevolent sovereignty of God to the presence of the Holy Spirit in the church's compassionate ministries, all grounded in the Word of God as revealed in Christ. In other words, there are many branches in the Reformed genealogical tree, and they reach far and wide because, as Reformed believers, we are committed to the Nicene Creed's vision of one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church.”

Rubén Rosario Rodríguez

“We have needed this book for years, and at long last we have it--a generous, thoughtful, accessible introduction to the Reformed tradition. In this exceptionally well-written book by three 'converts,' we see the beauty of Reformed theology without overlooking its shadow side. Generously Reformed invites all Christians--not just those with Reformed inclinations--to consider how they inhabit their faith in relation to the wider beliefs and traditions of Christianity writ large. For that reason, this book is a must-read for Christians today. As those in ministry grapple with how to encourage deep roots in this complex time, as those in theological education wonder how to help their students become more grounded in their faith, as all of us seek to be rooted in Christ and bear fruit in this world, this book will be a good and trustworthy guide.”

Kristen Deede Johnson

“We have needed this book for some time. Resisting the overly narrow (and often distorting) approach that reduces Reformed theology to TULIP, Generously Reformed moves in different directions. While remaining brief and accessible, this book reminds us of the historic and global nature of the Reformed tradition, underscoring its breadth even as it explains its unifying confessional roots. I am grateful not only for the content of this volume but also, and just as importantly, for its generous tone.”

Kelly M. Kapic

“If you associate Reformed theology mainly with tulips, this book will deepen and broaden your impression. The topics are expertly selected and handled by three veteran Reformed scholars. Highly recommended!”

Michael Horton