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The Five Points of Calvinism: Defined, Defended, Documented [Paperback]

David N. Steele (Author), Curtis C. Thomas (Author)

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Paperback: 95 pages
Publisher: Presbyterian & Reformed Pub Co (July 1989)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0875524443
ISBN-13: 978-0875524443
Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 5 ounces

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5.0 out of 5 stars Concise,Well Prepared, "" Hand Out Reference !, January 22, 2000

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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 and hand it out to those in need ( besides yourself )!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Classical Work on Calvinism, September 13, 2004

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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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4.0 out of 5 stars A Biblical look at the defense of Calvinism, April 9, 1999

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This little book is a must for anyone interested in knowing exactely what Calvinists believe from true Calvinists. The authors go out of their way to demonstrate their positions from a Biblical point of view, and they do so in a convincing manner.

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1.0 out of 5 stars A poorly defended explanation of Calvinsim
I am sorry, you cannot just prove your point by quoting a bunch of Bible verses. Do you really think that people who disagree with Calvinism are unaware of those texts... Read more

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2.0 out of 5 stars The five points of calvinism: documented.
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Still reading. But book is concise and more importantly has a wealth of referenced research material used. As a strong reformed believer, this is a must have for your library.

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To understand how and why the system of theology known to history as Calvinism came to bear this name and to be formulated in five points, one must understand the theological conflict which occurred in Holland during the first quarter of the seventeenth century. Read the first page

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particular redemption, five doctrines, efficacious grace, unconditional election, effectual calling, limited atonement, irresistible grace, sovereign grace, redeeming work, universal redemption

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Grand Rapids, Banner of Truth, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, John Calvin, Synod of Dort, Christ Jesus, Crossway Books, John Knox Press, The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination, Christian Focus, Historical Theology, Spirit of God, Systematic Theologies, Baker Book House, New Testament, New York, The Deeper Faith, Westminster Confession of Faith, Downers Grove, John Owen, Reference Works, Roger Nicole, Charles Hodge, James Montgomery

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