40 Questions about Calvinism (40 Questions Series)
Overview
In 40 Questions About Calvinism, church historian Shawn Wright tackles many issues about the theological system known as Calvinism. Taking an irenic approach, Wright explains the key doctrines while also contrasting them with Arminianism. The accessible format allows readers to easily look up topics they're most interested in, including: What is the difference between Calvinism and the Reformed tradition?Does God love all people?What is predestination?Did Jesus die for the sins of the whole world?Can people resist the Holy Spirit? Do Calvinists practice evangelism and missions? For Calvinists or those seeking to understand Calvinism better, 40 Questions About Calvinism helps readers understand the key terms, issues, and debates of this highly influential theological viewpoint.
Top Highlights
“‘Reformed,’ then, has a historically rooted genesis. These churchmen sought to distinguish themselves from both Catholics and Lutherans.” (Page 17)
“Canons of the Synod of Dort (1618–19), were written directly to controvert the new movement of Arminianism.[19]” (Page 22)
“Calvinism preaches a God who sovereignly saves his elect” (Page 20)
“one regards faith as part of God’s gift of salvation” (Page 21)
- Title: 40 Questions about Calvinism
- Author: Shawn D. Wright
- Series: 40 Questions
- Publisher: Kregel
- Print Publication Date: 2020
- Logos Release Date: 2020
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
- Subject: Calvinism
- ISBNs: 9780825442315, 0825442311
- Resource ID: LLS:WS_D910D89D2B9E4DA7AB6DE2493E3C9BF9
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-10-10T17:43:35Z