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Summary: saved by grace
Review: after reading five points of calvinism by David Steele and
Curtis c.Thomas I was amazed to find as much confusion prior
to reading as after. Why is this doctrine so confusing? How is
it possible that after all the study and effort of brilliant
minds people still can not see the difference between the
nature or characteristic of salvation (meaning it is a gift)
and an element of salvation (ie the regeneration process)
Does anyone in their right mind believe that they can unbirththemselves and thus forever lose their salvation? Does anyone realy believe that their will can supercede Gods divine purpose? If a person can take back the gift of salvation or
somehow disqualify themselves then they must also be able to reverse Gods regenerative work, a work I might add that they
have absolutely no power or controll over. Calvinism may not be
perfect is every single aspect but it is far more accurate than the arininiam view. you know the one that teaches saved today who knows tomarrow. at least this book places God where he
belongs in the drivers seat instead of just a passenger.
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Summary: Good reference for both sides
Review: As a person who finds himself someplace between Calvinism and Arminianism, I found this book to be a good reference as I undertook the study of Calvinism. Although I am not a Calvinist, I like to have this item on my bookshelf for future reference.
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Summary: An excellent source but I'm still unconvinced
Review: As a two-point Calvinist (Total Depravity and Preservation of the Saints) I found this book to be an excellent source for pin pointing predestination theology. The authors give a fair assesment of what Arminians believe. They also define each of the five points of Calvinism two ways positively (explaining what Calvinists believe about the doctrine) and negatively (explaining how it is not Arminianism) and conclude each section with an extensive biblical citations. What the book does not do, however, is reconcile those passages in Scripture that causes problems for Calvinism such as Titus 2:11 "For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to every man." or Heb. 2:9 "that he [Christ] should taste death for every man."
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Summary: Concise,Well Prepared, "" Hand Out Reference !
Review: Concise and excellent summary of Arminianism vs Calvinism debate. A great gift and quick read for those with whom you want to discuss the basic core issues of Reformed faith with the unique assurance and hope it brings to the heart through the Word. Long list of biblical references! Especially nice to have numerous reference works listed for further study and scholarly exegesis on the "foreknew" of Romans 8:29. Buy it and hand it out to those in need ( besides yourself )!
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Summary: The Classical Work on Calvinism
Review: Every disciple should read and study Steele's book, THE FIVE POINTS OF CALVINISM. Wherever you find yourself on the debate of Calvinsim, this book is needed to help you learn the five main points of Calvinism first coined at the Synod of Dort.
The book deals with both the history, theology, and philosophy of Calvinism and seeks to show that Calvinism is both logical and biblical. The book is an excellent resource for defending or attacking Calvinism because of its popularity and its presupposition that Calvinism can be defended from Scripture.
I would highly recommend the updated form of this book with a new appendix on Divine Foreknowledge.
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Summary: A good overview of Calvinism, even if I am an Arminian!
Review: I admit it: I'm a die-hard Arminian who is convinced that the individual believer makes the ultimate choice for or against God! Now, given that: this book is an EXCELLENT primer in the basics of Calvinism -- and even more so for the Arminian who wants to understand the concepts and theology behind predestination of the Elect. I may not agree with the ideas of the total depravity of mankind, the predestination of the elect, etc. -- but this book does an excellent job of presenting these concepts in a clear and non-judgmental way!
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Summary: A good overview of Calvinism, even if I am an Arminian!
Review: I admit it: I'm a die-hard Arminian who is convinced that the individual believer makes the ultimate choice for or against God! Now, given that: this book is an EXCELLENT primer in the basics of Calvinism -- and even more so for the Arminian who wants to understand the concepts and theology behind predestination of the Elect. I may not agree with the ideas of the total depravity of mankind, the predestination of the elect, etc. -- but this book does an excellent job of presenting these concepts in a clear and non-judgmental way!
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Summary: Very good introduction to Calvinism.
Review: I am just starting to study what Calvinism is. It doesn't matter if you believe it or not, this is a great introduction on the five points of Calvinism. It is not very long, about 60 or 70 pages. It outlines it very simply and the authors do not waste their words.
Rating:
Summary: Very good introduction to Calvinism.
Review: I am just starting to study what Calvinism is. It doesn't matter if you believe it or not, this is a great introduction on the five points of Calvinism. It is not very long, about 60 or 70 pages. It outlines it very simply and the authors do not waste their words.
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Summary: 40th Anniversary Edition is AMAZING!!!
Review: I can't say enough about the 40th anniversary edition (2nd Edition) of this book. Revised and HUGELY expanded from it's small booklet form to over 200 pages, including solid exegesis of difficult passages, discussions on things like preservation and perseverance, and soooo many more things I cannot even mention here, make this book a WELCOME addition to anyone's library. Most of the reviews on here (pre-2004) point to the old edition of this book. It's really cool that Roger Nicole again did the foreword to the new edition, with John MacArthur doing the afterword and a host of other folks with additional articles..... oh just go pick it up!! The appendices alone are worth the price of the book.
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