Book Notice: THE WONDERFUL WORKS OF GOD, by Herman Bavinck

Published on February 23, 2026 by Eugene Ho

Westminster Seminary Press, 2019 | 695 pages

WTS Books Sale:

THE WONDERFUL WORKS OF GOD, by Herman Bavinck

 

WTS Books has a 50% off sale on The Wonderful Works of God, by Herman Bavinck. The Gospel Coalition has called Bavinck’s work “the best single-volume reformed systematic theology you’ve never heard of.” It has been highly endorsed by scholars such as William Edgar, John Bolt, Michael Horton, Joel R. Beeke, John Frame, Gerald Bray, and many more below.

 

Endorsements

“I have used Bavinck’s one-volume systematic theology as a ‘go-to’ for many years. It remains the gold standard. Every serious Bible student should read it.”
Derek W. H. Thomas, Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary

“The reappearance of this volume is most welcome. As Bavinck’s own abridgement of his monumental Reformed Dogmatics, it not only serves as an important and helpful introduction to that larger work but also provides brief and valuable treatments in their own right of the matters dealt with in its twenty-four chapters. Here is a book that belongs in the libraries of every church, pastor, teacher, and student of theology.”
Richard B. Gaffin, Jr., Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology Emeritus, Westminster Theological Seminary

“Herman Bavinck was a towering theologian, well versed in the tradition of theological discourse, and exceptionally able in his exposition of the scriptures. His four-volume Dogmatics provides a master-class not only in sound doctrine, but also in theological method and interaction with other thinkers. In some ways, this one-volume work is its equal. For one thing, The Wonderful Works of God is shorter and therefore more easily accessible to students. It is also replete with references to scripture. It is learned, clear, devotional, and reliable. I cannot commend this volume highly enough.”
Jonathan L. Master, Dean of the School of Divinity and Professor of Theology, Cairn University

“Although Herman Bavinck died almost a century ago, his theological writings are as important today as when they were first written. I can think of no other theologian serious Christians should read to understand Scripture better and to think rightly about God, self, and the world. Yet, given the length of Bavinck’s magisterial, four-volume Reformed Dogmatics, many people will not read his entire work. That is why this one-volume summary of Reformed Dogmatics is so significant. It not only captures the essence of Bavinck’s longer theological masterpiece, thus allowing more people to benefit from it, but also is indexed to the larger work, thus making it an invaluable research tool for those who want to read the longer treatment of the issues discussed. I highly recommend this work as a must-read for all Christians, especially theological students, pastors, and teachers in the church.”
Stephen Wellum, Professor of Christian Theology, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“Among all the mighty works of Bavinck, this shorter, one-volume theology stands out as something especially clear and vigorous, warm and readable. By skipping over most of the details of doctrinal history (so helpfully treated in his multi-volume Dogmatics), Bavinck managed to bring out the main lines of the Christian system of truth and its character as a confession of God’s works. It is wonderful to have this classic back in print and readily available.”
Fred Sanders, Professor of Theology, Torrey Honors Institute, Biola University

“I first read Bavinck’s The Wonderful Works of God during my seminary days at Westminster. I felt as if I had stumbled upon a hidden treasure. This monumental work has all the best ingredients of systematic theology: a warm piety, solid reasoning, a thoroughly biblical base, and a glorious God-centeredness. May this new, elegant edition enrich students of theology for decades to come.”
Stephen J. Nichols, President, Reformation Bible College

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