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Defense of Calvinism Paperback – June 1, 2008

by C. H. Spurgeon (Author)

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It is a great thing to begin the Christian life by believing solid doctrine. When people are always shifting their doctrinal principles, they are not likely to bring forth much fruit to the glory of God. It is good for young believers to begin with a firm hold upon those fundamental doctrines which the Lord taught in his Word.

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Paperback: 28 pages
Publisher: Banner of Truth; Reprint edition (June 1, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0851519733
ISBN-13: 978-0851519739
Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 0.1 x 7.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 0.3 ounces
Average Customer Review: 121 customer reviews
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Z. D. Houghton

A Solid, Brief Statement

January 18, 2015

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Spurgeon's works are as popular now as they have ever been in modern times, but one fact many of his fans either do not recognize or know is that he was a very staunch Calvinist. In this brief address, Spurgeon stakes out his belief in the sovereignty of God, while defining his Calvinism against both Hyper-Calvinism and Arminianism, though certainly not in extreme depths of detail. Spurgeon's eloquence and passion still thunders through years, as he explains just how he sees the Doctrines of Grace as of supreme importance in properly understanding the Bible and embracing the full, true nature of Christ.

Potential buyers should understand that this is essentially a booklet; it is of a smaller size, and consists of excerpts from Spurgeon's writings elsewhere. A reader will probably navigate this in 30-45 minutes, perhaps less, but that does not discount the value of what this is. Do not expect a full Systematic Theology or an exceedingly in-depth look at the tenets of Calvinism. This is a brief testimony and explanation of Spurgeon's position on this key topic. If you or a friend were unsure of Spurgeon's strong feelings on Reform Theology, or simply wish to gain a few well-written points in defense of the same, you would certainly benefits from reading this short work.

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Salamanderman

Good insight but not what I expected.

February 14, 2012

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First I must say that I am an avid fan of Spurgeon, having read "Lectures to my Students" and "Morning and Evening" many time through. As a 4 point Calvinist myself I snatched this booklet up due to its reasonable price and relevant subject matter from one of my favorite preachers.

Know that this is indeed a "booklet". I read the whole thing in around an hour or so. Also, it is not technically an independent book but a collection of writings from Spurgeon's autobiography, so the "defense" is more of Spurgeon's reflections on his love for the doctrines of grace. So think of it more of a testimony than an attempt to change minds or defend a system.

That being said this is a fine booklet and a great resource for those who are curious about Calvinism or Spurgeon himself. Spurgeon is well known for his honest simplicity and he brings that blessing to this difficult subject matter in an excellent way. Definitely recommended!

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March 21, 2016

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I already love Charles Spurgeon and this little book is a good illustration of the reason I do. It's very short, which surprised me, but his writing is just superb. In his eloquent, articulate style, he clearly states his views on and support of Calvinism, and gives his reasons why. In such a short work, it cannot be a detailed textbook, but sometimes "short and sweet" is exactly what you're looking for. I'm using some of his quotes in the new book I'm writing on this subject. Found some nuggets of gold here.

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G and S Mattern

There's a good reason He is called "Almighty" God!

November 16, 2014

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A thorough and masterful defense of Calvinism--which means, of course, it is actually a defense of God's right to be God--sovereign, immutable, gracious, and righteous. In a marvelous economy of words, Spurgeon demonstrates what true Biblical Calvinism really is (in opposition to the warped caricatures of its slanderers), and how genuinely Scriptural it really is. One can never (or should never) come away from the study of this subject without a greater appreciation of the majesty and glory of almighty God, and the consequent humility and unworthiness of human beings, and therefore the absolute magnificence of His gracious Gospel. Spurgeon keeps everything in the proper perspective and balance--this little booklet is highly recommended, and though it will whet your appetite for much more extensive reading on the subject, it will also be a wonderful little reminder of the basics of this doctrine, to which you will resort again and again, like spending occasional time with a dear old friend.

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August 5, 2013

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Many people have heard of and read Charles Spurgeon, but not many have delved into this classic on Calvinism. I would recommend this book to folks who don't know much about Calvinism or who reject Calvinism because of what they think it means. Spurgeon writes very plainly and uses many examples to explain what Calvinism is all about, and in doing so, he bring to light many misconceptions some believers have about these teachings. I grew up in the Presbyterian church and am now a Baptist, and I found this book to be enlightening as far as understnding God's Word. This book did not bring me to Calvinism, but by reading this book, I feel it's easier to understand where folks are coming from when they talk about the Scriptures dealing with election. And isn't it more important to try to understand each other and God's Word rather than divide the flock and miss out on what God's trying to teach us? Just read this book and continue to study the Bible, because you'll see something new each and every time you read it.

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Mrb7

Passionate, appealing

December 2, 2015

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Spurgeon's defense is a passionate appeal to emotion for the correctness of the doctrine of election. It's weak if one is looking for iron clad scriptural support however.

In fairness we need to remember that this was the style of the day, and I suspect it was much better received in its day than it appears in today's very clinical settings. The modern reader - like me - might find it a bit thin based on scriptural or logical evaluation.

Over all, however, it is a pleasant read. Even if it is unlikely to convince a dedicated Arminian.

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Leebird

Salvation is from the Lord!!

June 3, 2018

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Spurgeon was gracious to acknowledge that the scripture speaks of the two truths that God unconditionally elects and that man is responsible. He gives the illustration of the "near parallel" lines of truth converge well beyond our sight at the throne of God. He also rightly acknowledged that he knows that there will be Arminians in Heaven regardless of their disagreements. It was refreshing to read a defense of Calvinism that was not harsh, but a sharing of the scripture with a heart driven by love for God and love for his brothers in Christ.
That was not my final reading of this short book. It was a rare treat.

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Lockwhip

Eloquently Stated as Always

November 7, 2017

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A quick and amazing read. Spurgeon had the wonderful God-given capability to speak black & white plain truth in full color.

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