The Five Points of Calvinism: A Study GuideUsing the classic TULIP acronym (Total depravity, Unconditional election, Limited atonement, Irresistible grace, and Perseverance of the saints), this primer on the five points of Calvinism is perfect for students and laypeople alike. Using the Scriptures from which they are drawn, Edwin H. Palmer analyzes each point and explains them in accessible language. Helpful discussion questions follow each chapter, making this book ideal for classes or study groups. This important resource also includes a new foreword by Michael Horton and relevant historic catechisms and confessions. |
Contents
Foreword | 7 |
Unconditional Election | 29 |
Limited Atonement | 49 |
Irresistible Grace | 67 |
Perseverance of the Saints | 81 |
The Great Mystery | 99 |
Twelve Theses on Reprobation | 117 |
Resource Materials | 147 |
Notes | 167 |
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