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PoetryEvery 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...
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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...
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There is no shortage of introductory works that attempt to explain the five points of Calvinism, and some of these efforts have been better then others. This work by Steele and Thomas, though 40 years old, is still one of the better introductions around.In this short work, the authors attempt to provide a summary level construction of the five points of Calvinism - what they are, where they come from, and how they differ...
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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,...
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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...
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