Have you seen this?
I hope you get yours
It’s finally here!
The Freed Will: Reforming Our Understanding of Free Will is available now on Amazon! Grab your copy here.
This introduction to the doctrine of Free Will was written primarily for the local church I have the privilege of pastoring, and I hope it will also serve many other local churches.
Here are the endorsements from men of God I deeply love and respect! I’m truly grateful for their kind words:
Pastor Zacchio has produced a solid introduction to the often thorny topic of freewill. His treatment is grounded in the doctrine of God and His decrees, yet still both practical and pastorally sensitive. He builds upon the sure foundation of the biblical text and the best of the confessional tradition, providing a helpful primer for those wanting to learn more about what it means to be truly free in Christ: if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed (John 8:36).
—Dr. Jon English Lee, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary, Owensboro, KY
Johnny’s work will be a profoundly helpful resource as you seek to understand the first of the double-barreled inquiry that grips the mind of every generation, namely, “Who am I? And why am I here?” And perhaps the most asked questions that flow from the initial query are “What is the nature of my will? Am I truly free?” This book helpfully explores human nature in its fourfold state and takes the reader to a profitable place. Knowing that we can only understand who we are if we know God, he presents a sound and interesting development of Theology proper before delving into Anthropology. You will find deep truths communicated in an understandable and gripping fashion. As your mind is fed, your soul will be enlightened with solid orthodoxy that is accessible and thoughtful.
—Robert Elliot, Pastor of Reformed Baptist Church of Riverside, CA
Thorough yet accessible, theologically rich yet down-to-earth, Zacchio’s treatment of human freedom and divine sovereignty is both doctrinally compelling and deeply encouraging. Written with warmth, candor, and pastoral precision, this is a much-needed contribution to a timely and often misunderstood discussion.
—Justin Windham, Pastor of Faith Community Church, Carlsbad, CA
The world presents us with many false dichotomies, but what God has joined together, let no one separate. In this book, John Zacchio addresses one of the most common themes—divine sovereignty and human responsibility—through a biblical and confessional lens. The result is a work that is both pastorally sensitive and deeply practical.
—Mike Chaddick, Senior Pastor, Image Church OC, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Also, here’s a podcast episode from over a year ago (when I still had hair) that should whet your appetite even more for the full treatment in my book (Thanks, David Horner, for the opportunity!):
I especially liked the emphasis of that Joseph's brothers meant their behavior for evil as God meant it for good.