It is a very common mistake people who are new to Calvinism often make. They usually assume the five points of Calvinism, which is often referred to as the Doctrines of Grace, are harsh truths that Christians are to be wary of and should be avoided as much as possible or dispensed with entirely since … Continue reading Book Review: Evangelistic Calvinism: Why The Doctrines of Grace are Good News
Category: REFORMED THEOLOGY
TULIP and Reformed Theology: Perseverance of the Saints By R.C. Sproul
Writing to the Philippians, Paul says, “He who has begun a good work in you will perfect it to the end” (Phil. 1:6). Therein is the promise of God that what He starts in our souls, He intends to finish. So the old axiom in Reformed theology about the perseverance of the saints is this: … Continue reading TULIP and Reformed Theology: Perseverance of the Saints By R.C. Sproul
TULIP and Reformed Theology: Irresistible Grace By R.C. Sproul
In historic Reformation thought, the notion is this: regeneration precedes faith. We also believe that regeneration is monergistic. Now that’s a three-dollar word. It means essentially that the divine operation called rebirth or regeneration is the work of God alone. An erg is a unit of labor, a unit of work. The word energy comes … Continue reading TULIP and Reformed Theology: Irresistible Grace By R.C. Sproul
TULIP and Reformed Theology: Limited Atonement By R.C. Sproul
I think that of all the five points of Calvinism, limited atonement is the most controversial, and the one that engenders perhaps the most confusion and consternation. This doctrine is chiefly concerned about the original purpose, plan, or design of God in sending Christ into the world to die on the cross. Was it the … Continue reading TULIP and Reformed Theology: Limited Atonement By R.C. Sproul
TULIP and Reformed Theology: Unconditional Election By R.C. Sproul
The Reformed view of election, known as unconditional election, means that God does not foresee an action or condition on our part that induces Him to save us. Rather, election rests on God’s sovereign decision to save whomever He is pleased to save. In the book of Romans, we find a discussion of this difficult concept. Romans 9:10–13 … Continue reading TULIP and Reformed Theology: Unconditional Election By R.C. Sproul
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