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Title: The Five Points of Calvinism: Defined, Defended, Documented by David N. Steele, Curtis C. Thomas ISBN: 0-87552-444-3 Publisher: P & R Press Pub. Date: July, 1989 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 (20 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Determinism as taught in the Scripture.
Comment: The predestination debate between various groups in Christendom centers on whether or not human beings act independetly of their own free will or whether if conscious will does not exist and everything that happens is determined beforehand by a higher power. "Calvinism" is the nickname given to the hardcore, anti-free will perspective within Christianity. However, this title is misleading, as since this theological conflict goes back to the earlist days in Christian history. Augustine taught the doctrines of Calvinism in contrast to Pelagius who upheld the goodness of human nature in the fourth century AD. Most of the Protestant reformers where Calvinists, but a voice of dissent was raised by James Arminius and his followers in Holland. They formulated a five point set of teachings that limited the power of God to the whims of concious human will, in contrast to the teachings of the Bible, as revealed in this book. Thus Calvinism's five points were not randomly drawn up, but were written to consolidate the Biblical teaching against Arminius. The five points are spelled out in the acronym TULIP (Total depravity, Unconditional election, Limited atonement, Irresistable grace and Perseverance of the saints). Basically, God saves man, not man himself. It spells out the total depravity of mankind and his bondage to the lusts of the flesh and to the devil, and cannot of any means raise himself out of his fallen position without Divine aid. God chose those to be saved because He is God, and it is not the role of humans (us) to question the will of God. When God allowed Satan to destroy all of Job's possessions and kill Job's family, Job said to his wife, "the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away; blessed be the name of the Lord." Furthermore, Christ did NOT die on the cross to save all men, only those who were predestined by the Father to have faith in Him. The angels commanded Joseph and Mary to name him Jesus, because he would save HIS PEOPLE from their sins. This salvation does not apply to all, for instance Christ called his enemies not of his flock and of their father the devil. God's Will is final, and nothing exists outside of it.
The authors quote a clergyman, Charles Spurgeon: "I love to proclaim these strong old doctrines that are called by the nickname Calvinism, but which are surely and verily the revealed truth of God as it is in Christ Jesus. By this truth I make a pilgrimage into [the] past, and as I go, I see father after father, confessor after confessor, martyr after martyr, standing up to shake hands with me...I see the land of the ancients peopled with my brethren...and acknowledge that this is the religion of God's own church."
Currently, "Calvinism" is not very popular in Christian teaching, but that does not detract from its basis in Biblical texts. Most of the material in this short book are in fact passages from the Bible that support human depravity, the saving work of Christ and God's election of the ones who will be saved through Christ. The concept is like that of election day: the president is chosen, but does not actually occupy the office of the presidency until he is sworn into office. I personally do not believe in free will. If we had free will, we could reason and and conquer what is bad in the world, but that is obviously not the case. Just by observing the world, I can tell that sex and death are in complete control, but everything will work out in the end to God's Will, in which the chosen will be glorified and the unredeemed will be condemned.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Great Quick-Reference
Comment: This book is not intended to be an exhaustive explanation of why Calvinism is true (from the authors' perspective). It is intended on being a reference though. It provides lists of quotes for the five points of TULIP, along with their sub-points.
This book is not going to persuade you that Calvinism is true; it wasn't meant to. There is no explanation of the verses cited or people quoted. What is contained in this short book are paragraphs stating something like, "Scripture teaches that man is totally depraved, meaning...." and then followed by several passages.
Towards the end of the book, there is a list of books and articles for further study. This is a horrible book if you plan on getting a lot out of it, but a great book for a reference guide (especially during debates).
Rating: 5
Summary: extremely useful
Comment: This is a small, inexpensive tool that all clergy and laymen should have on their shelf. it is packed with numerous Scriptures that defend each of the five points of the synod of dort. i love this little book for references. it is honest and straightforward. Worth far more than the price they are asking. It is also the best book i have seen on the armianism/calvinist historical debate in the 17 century.
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Title: Chosen by God by R. C. Sproul ISBN: 0842313354 Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers Pub. Date: October, 1994 List Price(USD): $10.99 |
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Title: Reformed Doctrine of Predestination by Loraine Boettner ISBN: 0875521126 Publisher: P & R Press Pub. Date: December, 1992 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: Tulip: The Five Points of Calvinism in the Light of Scripture by Duane Edward Spencer, Luder G. Whitlock, Duana Edward Tulip ISBN: 0801063930 Publisher: Baker Book House Pub. Date: December, 2001 List Price(USD): $9.99 |
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Title: Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God by J. I. Packer ISBN: 083081339X Publisher: Intervarsity Press Pub. Date: September, 2001 List Price(USD): $11.00 |
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Title: Five Points of Calvinism: A Study Guide by Edwin H. Palmer ISBN: 0801069262 Publisher: Baker Book House Pub. Date: July, 1972 List Price(USD): $10.99 |
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