Calvin and Calvinism
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John Calvin
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Crammed full of vignettes, analogies and interviews from leading Biblical scholars, church historians and pastors such as Dr. R.C. Sproul, Dr. D. James Kennedy, Dr. George Grant, Dr. Stephen Mansfield, Dr. Thomas Ascol, Dr. Thomas Nettles, Dr. Roger Schultz, Pastor Walt Chantry, Dr. Joe Morecraft, Dr. Ken Talbot, Pastor Walter Bowie and Dr. R.C. Sproul, Jr., this video will explain what the great Baptist preacher C.H. Spurgeon meant when he said "to deny Calvinism is to deny the gospel of Jesus Christ."
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| |  | | 1689 BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH
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Sam Waldron
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A Political, Moral & Evangelizing Force
Nathaniel S. McFetridge
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It is a privilege for Solid Ground to bring this book back into print with the sincere desire that it will travel throughout the world and bear witness to the truth of the great doctrines of Augustine and Calvin.
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| |  | | THE INSTITUTES OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION
John Calvin, Edited by John McNeill
This is the definitive English-language edition of one of the monumental works of the Christian church. Under Dr. McNeill's personal supervision labored a whole corps of expert Latinists and Calvin scholars. All previous editions, in Latin, French, German, and English, have been collated; references and notes have been verified, corrected, and expanded; and new bibliographies have been added. The translator and his associates have taken great care to preserve the rugged strength and vividness of Calvin's writing. They have not, however, hesitated to break up overly long sentences to conform to modern English usage or, whenever possible, to render heavy Latinate theological terms in simple language. The result is a translation that achieves a high degree of accuracy and at the same time is eminently readable.
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| |  | | THE SERMONS OF JOHN CALVIN
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John Calvin
SERMONS ON GENESIS 1 - 11
SERMONS ON SECOND SAMUEL 1 -13
SERMONS OF JOB
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SERMONS ON THE BEATITUDES
SERMONS ON ACTS 1 -7
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SERMONS ON EPHESIANS
Here you will find nearly 5000 pages of Calvin's expositions expertly translated into the English language, several for the first time ever. Listen to his opening words on David's Sin with Bathsheba, "Now here is a story which should make our hair stand straight up on end whenever we think of it - that a servant of God as excellent as David should fall into such a serious and enormous sin that he could be judged as the most morally lax and promiscuous person in the world."
CALVIN THE PREACHER WAS CALVIN AT HIS VERY BEST.
"John Calvin was a remarkable preacher. In his own day his sermons were eagerly attended by his followers and were printed, widely distributed in a number of languages, and read by many. In our day Calvin's reputation as a theologian and Biblical commentator has largely overshadowed his reputation as a preacher and his sermons have been difficult to find. The republication of Calvin's sermons is a very welcome event. These sermons will help us see again the greatness of Calvin as a preacher, but much more importantly they will be a source of great spiritual blessing to every believer who reads them." - Dr. W. Robert Godfrey
"Calvin was preeminently a preacher, and as a preacher he saw himself primarily as a Bible teacher. Calvin is hardly thought of in this way today. He is best known for his greatly influential 'Institutes of the Christian Religion,' not for his preaching, yet he spent most of his time and effort preaching two sermons on Sunday and usually every day of the week (Monday through Friday) on alternate weeks. It is a delight to have these sermons available again." - James M. Boice
'It is hoped that the reader of these sermons will seek not just to confirm the sermons' agreement with Calvinistic theology, but particularly to experience Calvin's sincere and profound personal response to the loving and merciful God whose Son is on the threshold of judging with finality the whole world with mercy and justice.' - From the Translator's Preface
John Calvin is generally thought of as the greatest theologian of the Protestant Reformation or as a gifted Bible commentator whose insights into the text of Scripture are still highly valued today. Yet it is not widely known that the greatest obligation Calvin felt was not to his fellow scholars, nor even to his students, but to the ordinary people - citizens of Geneva and persecuted refugees, shopkeepers and merchants, the young and the old - who crowded St Peter's church no less than ten times a fortnight to listen to his sermons in French.
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click for details | | THE HUMANNESS OF JOHN CALVIN
The Reformer as a Husband, Father, Pastor & Friend
Richard Stauffer, translated by George Shriver
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"This little book is one of a kind. Written by a careful historian and Swiss pastor, it draws on Calvin's correspondence and other records of the time to give a strong impression of what the reformer was like as a person, in his family life, in his close friendships, and in his sympathy and generosity as a pastor." - Rev. Sherman Isbell
"I shall never forget the impact of this small work on my own estimation of Calvin: it completely re-oriented my perspective on the French Reformer, and now, thanks to Solid Ground Christian Books, it can do the same for you. Read on, prepare to be challenged and rejoice that God raises up such historians for the blessing of the Church." - Dr. Michael Haykin
"In the early years of my first pastorate I read the excellent biographies of Calvin by T. H. L. Parker, and Emanuel Stickelberger. At the same time I acquired Calvin's letters and the splendid little study which you now hold in your hands. Already convinced of the humanness of Calvin I considered Richard Stauffer's study to be unique in demonstrating this dimension of the great theologian. Beyond its value as an historical polemic, it provides a marvelous example to all who would be faithful pastors and theologians. The best response to detractors is the Christ-like example which Calvin left us." - Rev. Gregory Reynolds
Through the nearly 450 years since his death, John Calvin has been portrayed by his critics - Protestant as well as Catholic - as a cold, ruthless fanatic. This distorted characterization, for the most part, remains today. What was this man really like? An unfeeling, gloomy monster or a saint untouched by the common problems which beset lesser men?
The author examines Calvin's personal correspondence and reveals him as a man capable of human mistakes and weaknesses, and yet, a deeply dedicated, sensitive individual undeserving of the years of vilification. This book, available here in English, for the first time in over 35 years, considers John Calvin from a personal standpoint. The excellent preface by Calvin-scholar John T. McNeill, carefully noted resources, brevity, readability, and human interest make this a biography for scholars and laymen alike.
"On the occasion of the appearance of this English edition (in 1971), I would like to share a hope and a memory. The hope: that the portrait of Calvin as husband and father, friend and pastor, which I have tried to paint on these pages, might show more than one reader the true stature of the Genevan Reformer, who is also one of the spiritual fathers of the founders of the United States. The memory: when I was a student in New York and assisted in worship in the small French Church of the Holy Spirit, I never failed to be moved upon reading on the walls of the sanctuary the names of the Huguenot families which had found refuge in the New World. At that time I could not help thinking (and it is still my belief to this day) that these witnesses of the faith, uncompromising in their convictions, were fully the descendants of this John Calvin, who, though human in his obedience, yet offered his 'heart as a burnt sacrifice to the Lord.' It is in thinking of these refugees of other years that I dedicate this essay, which attempts to exonerate the name of Calvin, to contemporary Americans who are mindful of their origins." - the Author
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| |  | | THE FIVE DILEMMAS OF CALVINISM
Craig Brown
After a brief survey of the historical development of the theological school now known as Calvinism and a comparison of Calvinism and Arminianism, Brown turns to a consideration of five dilemmas that Arminians typically associate with Reformed doctrines. The author then attempts to demonstrate that these "problems" are largely misunderstandings of Calvinism.
Written in a winsome and engaging style, Brown's work is an excellent primer on Calvinism and some of the critiques that have been leveled against it. As such, the book provides both apologetic help for Calvinists and answers for Arminians with honest questions.
"Craig Brown battles misunderstandings that have dogged Calvinism for long years. In so doing, he provides apologetic help for Calvinists stymied by the misinformed questions of their Arminian friends. And, of course, he kindles light for those who have never considered alternatives to the Arminian system." - From the foreward by R.C. Sproul
Tim Challlies wrote the following: "After a Preface by R.C. Sproul, a brief Introduction, a look at the historical basis for Reformed theology and a quick outline of the differences between Reformed and Arminian theology, Brown turns right to the heart of the book. The questions he addresses are these:
The Dilemma of Responsibility: If God is in complete control of everything, to the point of predetermining all human actions, how can man be held accountable for what he does?
The Dilemma of Motivation: If we are saved by grace and not by works, why should we do anything good? What purpose do good works serve? Are there rewards in heaven for what we do here on earth?
The Dilemma of Obedience: If God has predetermined everything that comes to pass, why should we spend valuable time in prayer or evangelism?
The Dilemma of Evil: Since God created everything and He cannot sin, how did evil come into being?
The Dilemma of Mercy: If people are born totally depraved, as Calvinism says, where do babies go when they die?
The author's strategy is simple: he turns to Scripture and carefully, deliberately debunks the false portrayals of Calvinistic theology. From there he turns to Scripture to prove that Calvinistic theology is, in reality, nothing more than the theology of the Bible. He shows that each of these five dilemmas is based not on a factual understanding of Calvinism and its interpretation of the Bible, but rather a simple misunderstanding. The obvious conclusion he reaches is that Calvinistic doctrine is biblical doctrine."
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| |  | | CONCERNING THE ETERNAL PREDESTINATION OF GOD
John Calvin
John Calvin's treatise on the eternal predestination of God is another exempliary work by this renowned author. JKS Reid's supplementary notes explain any variances between the Latin and French texts and provide greater insight to the context of the chapters. Calvin spends the majority of his time refuting the Arminian ideas of Pighius, while some time is spent arguing with Georgius at the conclusion. While Calvin's ideas are evident and clear to the one who is already familiar with Calvinism, this text best serves as a supplement to Calvin's 'Institutes'.
"The matter of predestination involves the nature of the relationship between several closely interdependent ideas: creator and creature, man's will and determinism, ground and cause, guilt and punishment - To define the order between such (theological) ideas is the same as to define their relationship." - From the Introduction by J.K.S. Reid
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click for details | | THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD
The Proceedings of the First American Calvinistic Conference in June 1939
Edited by Jacob T. Hoogstra
This Conference was held June 27-30, 1939 at a critical time in human history as the power of Adolf Hitler was beginning to be known and felt throughout the world. It was at this time that a number of ministers of the Gospel were compelled to hold a Conference with the following stated objective: THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS CONFERENCE IS TO RALLY POSITIVE CALVINISTS TO STATE, TO DEFEND, AND TO PROPAGATE HISTORIC CALVINISM IN THIS, OUR AGE.
"In an age when few evangelical Christians find comfort and hope in the sovereignty of a fatherly God, this book serves as a surefooted guide to help us navigate some of the depth and breadth of this glorious truth that lets God be God. The authors encourage us to remember that whatever we think, say, or do, we must begin with God, continue with God, and end in God. If you want to understand and treasure the profound truth that God does all that He does in all spheres of life because He is who He is, read this book." -- Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Thological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Mich.
This book contains all that transpired at that first historic Conference, and includes the following:
FOUNDATIONAL STUDIES
A Biblical Theological Study of the Sovereignty of God by Prof. John Murray
A Dogmatic Study of the Sovereignty of God by Dr. John Macleod
The Sovereignty of God and the Barthians by Prof. D.H. Kromminga
APPLICATORY STUDIES
The Sovereignty of God and Politics by Dr. Garrett Heyns
The Sovereignty of God and Philosophy by Dr. L. De Moor
The Sovereignty of God and Ethics by Rev. Wm. Matheson
PUBLIC ADDRESSES
The Sovereignty of God and American Attitudes by Dr. Wm Childs Robinson
God's Sovereign Choice of the Younger Son by Dr. John Macleod
The Sovereignty of God and Human Responsibility by Dr. Leonard Greenway
The Sovereignty of God and the Word of God by Dr. Gerhard C. Aalders
The Future of Calvinism in America by Dr. Charles Vincze
"We Calvinists have faith in the dynamic power of a consistent, uncompromising appeal to 'the law and the testimony,' to the infallinbility of the Word of God and its application to every sphere of life. Our purpose is to meet the challenge of the day and to study and to re-emphasize and to propagate our Calvinistic principles." - from John J. Hiemenga's Welcome Address
"When we ask the reason for the love that foreknowledge intimates and the greatness and security of which predestination expresses, we are uniquely confronted with the grandeur of the divine sovereignty. It is love that is according to the counsel of the divine will. The reason is enveloped in the mystery of His good pleasure. We are face to face with an ultimate of divine revelation and, therefore, an ultimate of human thought. This love is not something that we can rationalize or analyze. We are in its presence, as nowhere else, overwhelmed with a sense of the divine sovereignty. We are struck with amazement. It is amazing, inexplicable love. But to faith it is a reality that constrains the deepest and highest adoration. It is love, the praise of which eternity will not exhaust." -from John Murray's foundational address
"In this way our faith does not rest on any human 'wisdom' but on the power of God. And it is infinitely better to depend upon His mercy and power than upon any of our imagined good works, merit, or righteousness. It is the only way in which a foretaste of heaven is given. I believe in the future of Calvinism in America or anywhere else because it teaches of a God Who is really God." - from Charles Vincze's closing address
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| |  | | CALVINISM, HYPER-CALVINISM & ARMINIANISM
A Theological Primer
Kenneth Talbot & Gary Crampton
"This book is a new and fresh examination of the Biblical doctrines of sovereign grace. The views are set forth logically, Biblically, and convincingly. It is a book which should be read by anyone seeking to understand the biblical doctrine of salvation...I invite you to read on and find out what Calvinist really believe." - Dr. D. James Kennedy, Senior Pastor, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church.
There is probably no issue that has created more division in the Church. Just how does salvation work? What did God accomplish through the cross and what is it that man does in order to receive it benefits?
Most Christians have heard of the primary positions on this issue, but are somewhat baffled by their distinctions. Just what are the fault-lines of the Arminian vs. Calvinism debate? And as importantly, what does true Calvinism teach over and against the 'straw-man' of hyper-Calvinism; the prevailing caricatures so many use to attack the distinctive of the reformed faith?
Many believe that the Western Church has entered into a time of testing; that without the recovery of the true Gospel (with its biblical view of both God and man) the experiment in Christian liberty that is America is finished. It is time for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord to 'strengthen the things that remain.'
The Nicene Council is committed to providing tools to help spark this reformation. Along with Amazing Grace and other videos and books, we are pleased to announce the publication of 'Calvinism, Hyper-Calvinism and Arminianism' by Drs. Kenneth Talbot and Gary Crampton.
Learn how the sovereignty of God does not relieve man from his duty or responsibility. Discover how the gospel can be shared without compromising God's sovereignty. Finally, learn that Calvinism is more than five points of theology, but a world and life view that has great implications on how we are to live our lives, love our spouse, raise our children and disciple the nations.
"This book is without a doubt the most important book you will ever read as an introduction to the doctrinal issues dealing with Calvinism, Hyper-Calvinism and Arminianism. Drs. Talbot and Crampton have given to the church a clear and concise teaching on the biblical understanding of salvation...I highly recommend this book to pastors, students, and laymen." - The Nicene Council
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| |  | | THE GOSPEL AS TAUGHT BY CALVIN
R.C. Reed
In the eight chapters, R.C. Reed (a professor of ecclesiastical history anc church polity at Columbia Theological Seminary in SC) answered key questions:
What is the History of Calvinism?
What About Man's Sinful Nature?
Is God's Grace Invincible?
Who Makes the First Choice--Christ or the Sinner?
Is the Atonement Limited in its Design and Scope?
Is it True that "Once in Grace Always in Grace?"
Does Calvinism Square with God's Love?
How Do the Fruits of Calvinism Demonstrate its Validity?
Richard Clark Reed (1851-1925) a Presbyterian, graduated from King College and Union Theological Seminary (Virginia). After serving a number of pastorates, including the Woodland Street Church of Nashville, TN he served for the rest of his life as professor of ecclesiastical history and church polity at Columbia Theological Seminary, SC.
"I highly prize this little book. Better than any other book or article that I know, Reed captures the essence of Calvinism in clear and accessible language and with a warm and winsome spirit. I return to it again and again in my study and teaching (I have already done so today). I always find a memorable quote, a useful illustration, or a powerful application. Highly recommended." - David B. Calhoun
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| | | | SONGS OF THE NATIVITY
Sermons on Luke 1 and 2
John Calvin
"Here we see Calvin the faithful pastor - expounding the text and applying it with passion All four Gospels bear witness to the supernatural person and work of Jesus Christ, but only the first and third testify explicitly to his supernatural conception and birth. The accounts given in Matthew and Luke are clearly independent of each other, but both unambiguously affirm that Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary, through the direct action of the Holy Spirit and without the intervention of a human father.
Luke's Gospel is notable for its distinctive songs, strikingly reminiscent of the Psalms. Chief among these are Mary's song, the Magnificat, Zechariah's song, the Benedictus, the Angels' song, the Gloria in excelsis, and Simeon's song, the Nunc dimittis. Together, they have nourished the prayer and meditation of countless Christians, and enriched the church's worship. They are full of prophetic hope, eager expectation, and joyful thanksgiving. God's great redemptive work is moving to its climax with the birth of the Saviour, Jesus, Son of the Most High. Luke's 'gospel of the incarnation' was good news to all who, like the representatives of the old Israel, looked for Messiah's first advent; it is good news to all who, today, look for his second.
Preached in Geneva between October 1559 and March 1560, Calvin's sermons on the nativity story are the fruit of almost twenty-five years of gospel ministry. Here we see Calvin the faithful pastor, expounding the text and applying it with passion and vigour to his congregation by means of persuasion, exhortation, admonition and rebuke. Robert White's excellent translation transports the reader back to St Peter's Cathedral, Geneva, where Calvin can be heard, or overheard, preaching on issues of perennial importance to all Christian men and women.
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| | | | TRUTH FOR ALL TIME
John Calvin
John Calvin knew that if the biblical truths rediscovered at the Reformation were to spread throughout the world, they would have to be presented in a form that ordinary people could understand. So, during the winter of 1536-37, the 29-year old Calvin wrote, in French, his Brief Outline of the Christian Faith. This is CalvinÆs striking but concise attempt to define the Christian Faith for ordinary people! Here you have the very core of Protestant belief and feel the warmth of its ardent love for God and men.
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| | | | THE YOUNG CALVIN
Alexandre Ganoczy, Translated by David Foxgrover and Wade Provo
"The focus in this volume on Calvin's early development is a helpful corrective against both Protestant and Catholic stereotypes which gloss over this formative period of his career. The publication of this book is a major contribution to our reassessment of Calvin's significance for the reformation in his day as well as for the continuing reform of the church today." - Timothy George, Beeson Divinity School, Birmingham, AL
This book has four main sections. The author traces Calvin's development as a reformer, beginning with the evolution of his religious thought between 1523 and 1539. Next he considers the sources of the first edition, and concludes by considering questions of conversion, schism and vocation.
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click for details | | CALVIN ON SCRIPTURE AND DIVINE SOVEREIGNTY
John Murray
"The three lectures, here reproduced in slightly revised form, were given under the auspices of the Reformed Fellowship, Inc. in Grand Rapids, Michigan on May 21, 22, 26, 1959 in connection with the commemoration of the four hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the birth of John Calvin and the four hundredth anniversary of the publication of the definitive edition of 'The Institutes of the Christian Religion.' - John Murray
"The commemorative character of the occasion for these lectures, the prevailing keen interest in the subject of the inspiration and infallibility of the Bible, and the fact that Professor Murray is regarded by many as the foremost among living Reformed theologians in America, as well as his thorough acquaintance with Calvin's works, combine to lend special significance to the publication of this material." - the Reformed Fellowship, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Introduction to New Edition
CHAPTER ONE - Calvin's Doctrine of Scripture
CHAPTER TWO - Calvin and the Authority of Scripture
CHAPTER THREE - Calvin on the Sovereignty of God
Indices
The year 2009 marks the 50th anniversary of the delivery of this series of lectures delivered by Professor John Murray of Westrminister Theological Seminary, as well as the 500th anniversary of the birth of John Calvin. We are honored to be able to produce a new edition of this volume which includes, for the first time, a subject and scriptural index.
"John Murray was not only one of the most renowned twentieth-century representatives of classical Reformed theology, but also a highly-respected interpreter of Calvin. Here we have Murray's vigorous refutation of arguments suggesting that Calvin did not teach the inerrancy of Scripture. Murray also demonstrates that Calvin did not consider Christ's identity as the divine Word to be in any way prejudicial to Scripture being the very Word of God as well. There is also a valuable discussion of Calvin's doctrine of divine sovereignty in reprobation and in relation to human sin." - Sherman Isbell
"The republishing of this book is most welcome news. I consider it one of Murray's finest works and for it to reappear in 2009 would be most appropriate." - Dr. Richard Gaffin
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Edited by Brad J. Waggoner and E. Ray Clendenen
What impact is the Calvinist/non-Calvinist debate having on the Southern Baptist Convention today? This book holds a theological conversation between followers of Christ about issues on which they often disagree. And while such controversial points of doctrine cannot be ignored, neither should they put up impenetrable walls between groups that are committed to the same essential Christian beliefs.
Calvinism: A Southern Baptist Dialogue brings together new presentations from noted Southern Baptists including Daniel Akin, Tom Ascol, David Dockery, Charles Lawless, and Ed Stetzer that address misperceptions, stereotypes, and caricatures of the debate over Reformed theology. Each strives to speak the truth in love and humility while seeking clarity in the presentation of the Gospel, improving the health of our churches, and seeking the kingdom of Christ above all.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abbreviations 7
Preface 9
The Current Climate
Calvinism, Evangelism, and SBC Leadership 13
Ed Stetzer
The Historical Record
Southern Baptists and Calvinism: A Historical Look 29
David S. Dockery
A Historical View of the Doctrinal Importance
of Calvinism among Baptists 47
Tom J. Nettles
General Evaluation
Calvinism: Cause for Rejoicing, Cause for Concern 73
Malcolm B. Yarnell III
The Rise of Calvinism in the Southern Baptist Convention: Reason for Rejoicing 96
Jeff Noblit
The Atonement
The Design, Nature, and Extent of the Atonement 115
David P. Nelson
The Biblical Confirmation of Particular Redemption 139
Sam Waldron
Theological Stereotypes
Southern Baptist Non-CalvinistsùWho Are We Really? 155
Chuck Lawless
Southern Baptist Calvinism: Setting the Record Straight 171
Nathan A. Finn
Election and Calling
A Molinist View of Election, or How to Be a Consistent Infralapsarian 195
Ken Keathley
Election and Calling: A Biblical Theological Study 216
Greg Welty
Working Together to Make Christ Known
Answering the Call to a Great Commission Resurgence 247
Daniel L. Akin
Working Together to Make Christ Known: Considerations for the Future 261
Tom Ascol
Glossary 279
Name Index 287
Subject Index 293
Scripture Index 297
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| | | | TULIP: The Five Points in Light of Scripture
Duane Edward Spencer
In this classic book, these five points are concisely explained in the light of the Bible. They are also helpfully contrasted with the corresponding five points of Arminianism, which originally prompted the Calvinistic five-point statement at Dort.
Formerly of Arminian persuasion, Duane Edward Spencer shares insights he gained while searching the Scriptures to "see if these things be so." He supplies snippets of church history and selections from the Westminster Confession of Faith (1648) to complement his succinct explanations of the five points.
The basic beliefs of both Arminians and Calvinists, along with the Scriptures used by each to support its views, are summarized at the end of the book for quick and easy reference.
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| | | | THE FIVE POINTS OF CALV INISM: A Study Manual
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Edwin H. Palmer
Concise guide explains the five points of Calvinism, known as TULIP, in clear, contemporary language. Also includes The Belgic Confession of Faith, the Heidelberg Catechism, and more
In doing a radio program on the truth of God's electing grace, Jame White was challenged by a caller in regards to the death of Christ. "Why would Christ die for the whole world if God did not intend to save everyone?" He looked at my co-host, and he looked at James, and White made a mental note to do more study into that particular question. He grabbed Palmer's book as soon as he returned home, and began to read the chapter on the atoning work of Christ.
He said, I became a full "five-pointer" upon reading the following section: The question that needs a precise answer is this: Did He or didn't He? Did Christ actually make a substitutionary sacrifice for sins or didn't He? If He did, then it was not for all the world, for then all the world would be saved. (Palmer, The Five Points of Calvinism, p. 47.)
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Opened and Vindicated by Holy Scripture
Isaac Backus
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Isaac Backus (1724-1806) was foremost a pastor; but his importance to American Baptist and the Church in general is immense. "The role which Backus played during the formative years of his denomination in America was so crucial that he has been termed the father of American Baptists." Roger Williams may have been the biological father of Baptists in America but Backus stands as their adoptive father. What Rogers began, Backus consolidated and gave a clear mandate to. In particular, Backus restored to Baptists their theological roots which had been mostly lost in the years after Williams. He, became the chief spokesman for the 'evangelical Calvinism' which replaced the Arminianism prevalent among the older Baptist churches. In spite of the Calvinism of the earliest New England Baptists, a shift to the Arminian outlook had been completed by the time of the Awakening. The 'Separate Baptists' largely followed the 'evangelical Calvinism' of Jonathan Edwards. Backus was their chief spokesman, articulating in the Baptist context the themes of sovereign grace which had been so eloquently espoused by Edwards."
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| | | | SERMONS ON GENESIS 1 - 11
JOHN CALVIN, translated in English by Rob Roy MacGregor
JOHN CALVIN is generally thought of as the greatest theologian of the Protestant Reformation or as a gifted Bible commentator whose insights into the text of Scripture are still highly valued today. Yet it is not widely known that the greatest obligation Calvin felt was not to his fellow scholars, nor even to his students, but to the ordinary people - citizens of Geneva and persecuted refugees, shopkeepers and merchants, the young and the old - who crowded St. Peter's Church no less than ten times a fortnight to listen to his sermons in French.
Calvin's sermons have lain for too long in the shadow of his commentaries. In seeking to correct this imbalance, it should be remembered that a sermon serves a very different purpose from a commentary. While explanation and interpretation are enough for students, they are never enough for a congregation of sinners. That is why Calvin's sermons always combine the essential elements of all true preaching - exposition, exhortation and practical application. So let the reader be warned: this volume contains lively preaching! Calvin aims to awaken the conscience and also demands life-changing action. Is it any wonder that such preaching was used by God to bring spiritual renewal on an unprecedented scale to the people and nations of sixteenth-century Europe?
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"My hope is that, for the sake of the spiritual renewal of the church, these sermons will challenge contemporary readers to preach and hearers to demand a more rigorous exposition both of the truth as it is in Jesus Christ and of the urgency of salvation." Dr. Rob Roy McGregor
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| | | | THE INSTITUTES OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION" Special 500th Anniversary Edition
This limited edition of John Calvin's Reformation classic, Institutes of the Christian Religion, commemorates the 500th anniversary of Calvin's birth in 1509.
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The word "Institutes"would be better translated as "Principles of the Christian Faith" or "Instruction in the Christian Faith." The book was intended as an elementary manual for general readers who wanted to know something about the evangelical faith. The first part of the title expressed this aim: "The Principles of the Christian Faith, containing almost the whole sum of godliness and whatever it is necessary to know about saving doctrine." Calvin later wrote that, when he undertook the work, "all I had in mind was to hand on some elementary teaching by which anyone who had been touched by an interest in religion might be formed to true godliness. I labored at the task especially for our own Frenchmen, for I saw that many were hungering and thirsting after Christ and yet that only a very few had any real knowledge of him."
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click for details | | REGISTERS OF THE CONSISTORY OF GENEVA IN THE THE TIME CALVIN
Volume 1: 1542-1544
Robert M. Kingdon, general editor
This critical edition of the Registers of the Consistory of Geneva in the time of John Calvin reveals what life was like during the Protestanrt Reformation in a city where ecclesiastical discipline affected many. These valuable primary source documents--the great bulk of which have remained unknown to most modern researchers -- are of capital importance for study of this seminal period in church history.
The details contained within the Geneva Consistory's registers portrays a fascinating cross section of society in the first period of the Reformation. If one is interested in the religion lived by ordinary people and in the reception of Calvin's Reform among the populace, one will find here a veritable treasure-house. Faithfully preserved through the centuries by the authorities of the Reformed Church of Geneva, these Consistory records have been edited and critically annotated by Thomas A. Lambert and Isabella M. Watt under the direction of Robert M. Kingdon..
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The student of the Reformation will find these records fascinating.... This book is a valuable addition to the literature of the Calvinistic Reformation in English.
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This volume provides for English readers an invaluable and unprecedented picture of the early work of the consistory and of a broad cross-section of mid-sixteenth-century Genevan society. All in all, this is a tremendously valuable source for social history, translated and annotated effectively, that should find its way into college and university classrooms and into the hands of those interested in what Calvin actually did, rather than simply said.
This collection of primary source documents portrays many aspects of what life was like during the transitional period of the Protestant Reformation in Geneva, a city in which ecclesiastical authority affected most people. The Consistory heard cases against drunkards, blasphemers, magicians, gamblers, dancers, and any who were found to hang on to vestiges of the Catholic faith. The editors have included thorough footnotes and glossary.
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| | | | The Justification of God: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Romans 9:1-23
John Piper
A careful, reasoned study of the doctrine of election. Piper dissects Paul's argument to highlight the picture of God and his righteousness painted in Romans 9.
About the Author
John Piper (D. Theol., University of Munich) is the pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis and founder of Desiring God Ministries. He is the author of numerous books, including Desiring God, The Pleasures of God, and The Supremacy of God in Preaching.
Originally published in 1983, this study was conceived as an attempt to understand how Paul defends the righteousness of God in Romans 9:14-23. It involves a broad effort to grasp what Paul means by the righteousness of God and raises the question of election and predestination. Richard Muller of Calvin Theological Seminary calls ità
"This is the most compelling and forceful exposition of Romans 9:1-23 that I have ever seen." - Richard Muller, PJ Zondervan Professor of Historical Theology, Calvin Theological Seminary
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Probably the best written exegetical defence of election in Romans 9 available. The Christian academic wolrld owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to Piper for his labor in putting this together.
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| | | | CALVIN FOR TODAY
Joel Beeke, Editor - Ligon Duncan, Michael Haykin, Nelson Kloosterman, Joseph Pipa, Derek Thomas and more
Calvin for the 21st Century is an edited compilation of the stimulating addresses given at the Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary's annual conference in August 2009, at Grand Rapids, Michigan. The book contains a wealth of information and practical applications about how to use Calvin's thought in our challenging day. Topics include Calvin on preaching Christ from the Old Testament, missions, the church, Scripture, the Spirit's work, redemption, ethics, believers' benefits, the early church, reprobation, marriage, and reforming the church.
A highlight is Ligon Duncan's chapter on 'The Resurgence of Calvinism in America.' The book concludes with a summary chapter by the editor, Joel Beeke, who expounds twelve reasons Calvin is important for us today. Additional writers include Jerry Bilkes, Michael Haykin, Nelson Kloosterman, David Murray, Joseph Pipa, Neil Pronk, Donald Sinnema, Derek Thomas, and Cornel Venema.
If you can afford only one of the books published on Calvin that commemorated the 500th anniversary of his birth, this is the one to get! Written at laypeopleÆs level, and retaining a flavor of the spoken style, it is informative, stimulating, and practical.
"2009 was the year of the 500th Anniversary of the birth of John Calvin and throughout the world the opportunity was seized to remember the great achievements of this man who loved God, and tell them to whoever would listen. This book of essays reminds us of the richness of Calvin's accomplishments and the fruit of his labors, his goal being the pervasive reformation of personal and ecclesiastical life in the light of the Scriptures and thus to impact the world. How great was his vision of life lived under the Word of God; each of these essays casts its light on Calvin's various astonishing accomplishments. They explain and commend Calvin warmly, and take us beyond the Reformer to the God of the Reformer." - Geoff Thomas
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| |  | | The Reformers And The Theology Of The Reformation
William Cunningham
A series of addresses on the leading historical characters and the great biblical doctrines of the Reformation, including chapters on Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, Beza, Assurance, and Calvinism and Arminianism.
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Classic Devotions from the Minor Prophets
John Calvin compiled by Charles E. Edwards
In 1897 the Presbyterian Board of Publication first published this Devotional Gem drawn from John Calvin's remarkable teaching on the Minor Prophets. Rev. Charles E. Edwards did a masterful job of selecting an expostion from Calvin's Lectures to stand beside the actual prayer that Calvin used to close that particular Lecture.
The Apostle's declared, "But we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the Word" (Acts 6:4). Exposition and prayer are found here in the perfect introduction to John Calvin. This can serve as a tool to help the reader go through the Minor Prophets with the able assistance of the Prince of Expositors.
"This precious book confirms Calvin's conviction that the Word and prayer work together to develop genuine piety in the Christian. Calvin taught that the Word is God's communication to us, providing us with spiritual food and medicine for spiritual health. Prayer is our communication to God by which we express praise and adoration, and bow in submissive piety before Him. May God mightily use this little volume to foster this spirit of devotion in many hearts and lives." --Dr. Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
"Having made use of Calvin's devotions and prayers from the Minor Prophets since I was a high school student, I am delighted to commend them to a new generation (my old small green paperback edition is now flimsy and dog-eared!). THE WORD AND PRAYER: Classic Devotions from the Minor Prophets by John Calvin, compiled by Charles E. Edwards, will prove a welcome aid to the cultivation of Christian piety, as well as public prayer." - Ligon Duncan, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, MS
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| |  | | CALVIN'S SERMONS on Melchizedek & Abraham
Justification, Faith & Obedience
John Calvin
"John Calvin was a remarkable preacher. In his own day his sermons were eagerly attended by his followers and were printed, widely distributed in a number of languages, and read by many. In our day Calvin's reputation as a theologian and Biblical commentator has largely overshadowed his reputation as a preacher and his sermons have been difficult to find. The republication of Calvin's sermons is a very welcome event. These sermons will help us see again the greatness of Calvin as a preacher, but much more importantly they will be a source of great spiritual blessing to every believer who reads them." - W. Robert Godfrey
"Calvin was preeminently a preacher, and as a preacher he saw himself primarily as a Bible teacher. Calvin is hardly thought of in this way today. He is best known for his greatly influential 'Institutes of the Christian Religion,' not for his preaching, yet he spent most of his time and effort preaching two sermons on Sunday and usually every day of the week (Monday through Friday) on alternate weeks. It is a delight to have these sermons available again." - James M. Boice
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| |  | | CLASSIC REFORMED DISCOURSES AND ESSAYS
J.H. Merle D'Aubigne
Seventeen classic Reformed essays, discourses and homilies by the brilliant and godly Swiss Reformed Pastor-historian. Such topics as the following are included:
-The Character Essential to the Theologian, and to Christians in General
-Lutheranism & Calvinism: Diversity Essential to their Unity
-The Study of the History of Christianity and its Usefulness in the Present Day
-Geneva and Oxford
-The Voice of the Ancients to the Men of the 19th Century
-Family Worship
-The Church Called to Confess Jesus Christ
-The Cross of Jesus Christ
-The Publication of the Gospel
-The Service of Jesus Christ
and seven more
"D'Aubigne was one of a group of men that came to evangelical faith under the ministry of Robert Haldane in Geneva. Merle D'Aubigne devoted himself to the kind of edifying and Gospel defending ministry that he had observed in Haldane. His writing breathes sincerity and truth; his defense of the gospel is profound and erudite; his love for its defenders is infectious. The articles in this volume are sure to bring glory to God and true spiritual pleasure to his saints." - Tom J. Nettles
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J.H. Merle D'Aubigne (1794-1872) was a pastor, court preacher, and church historian. He is, perhaps, best known for his multi-volume History of the Reformation.
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Celebrating the 400th Anniversary of Calvin's Birth
B.B. Warfield, Thomas Cary Johnson, James Orr, R.A. Webb and others
"As we approach the occasion of the 500th anniversary of John Calvin's birth, and eagerly anticipate the production of the many excellent historical and theological works that will mark the first half-millennium of Reformed Christianity, this set of essays from the beginning of the 20th century may serve both to edify us and to whet our appetites for more. One will find giants among the contributors (from Reed to Johnson to Orr to Warfield to D'Aubigne), and topics of abiding interest." - Dr. Ligon Duncan
"Any title on such themes, with not a few eminent authors contributing, has to be a book we shall all value seeing." - Iain H. Murray
"We are on the verge of the 500th anniversary of the birth of the French Reformer John Calvin, and it is good to look back at the way his life and ministry were appreciated at the 400th anniversary of his birth. It can be rightly said that if Calvin had not lived, the entire course of Western history, and in particular that of the Church, would be very different, and these essays document that fact very clearly. Against various attacks that had been leveled against the great Reformer in the nineteenth century, these essays demonstrate the tremendous good that Calvin did for the Church and the way that his life was truly lived to the glory of the God of Scripture. Though a hundred years old, these essays are still vital reading for anyone interested in the legacy of Calvin and the ongoing impact of his thought." - Dr. Michael Haykin
"As we swiftly approach the 500th anniversary of Calvin's birth and anticipate another flurry of books and essays in honor of the Genevan Reformer, 'Calvin Memorial Addresses' is a good place to begin our celebration. The contributors and the contributions warrant this reprint edition. The greatest worth of this reprint, aside from reminding readers of Calvin and his contributions to the church and the world, is the showcasing of past scholars who ought to be remembered and still have worthwhile things to say to the Church. Honor the LORD as you celebrate the 400th anniversary of Calvin's birth again." -Dr. C.N. Willborn
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States gathered in Savannah, GA in May 1909 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the birth of John Calvin. After an Introduction by Charles S. Wood, there are a full dozen excellent addresses that cover the incredible influence one man has had on the history of the world for centuries.
The grace of God is evident in the life and labors of John Calvin, and this amazing grace is magnified in each and every address that was given nearly 100 years ago.
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| |  | | THE INSTITUTES OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION
JOHN CALVIN
John Calvin's greatest work, published in several editions as early as 1536 and finally in this definitive edition in 1559, was intended as a theological introduction to the Bible and a vindication of the principles of the Reformation. The central doctrines professed are the absolute sovereignty of God, the grounding of Christian faith in the Word of God revealed in the Holy Scriptures, and the inability of man to find salvation apart from God's grace.
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| |  | | THE COLLEGE DAYS OF CALVIN
His Study of Law and Theology at Orleans, Bourges and Paris
William M. Blackburn with Biographical Introduction by Dr. Joel Beeke
"I know of no other books on Calvin that so easily stir the interest of the average reader as do these two works by William M. Blackburn, now happily being reprinted by Solid Ground Christian Books." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke
In the Preface to this excellent volume: "The design of this little volume is to set forth the facts in the early life of John Calvin, in a manner that may interest the youth of Sabbath-schools and Bible classes. If imagination has lent a very slight tinge to a few passages, it has been permitted simply to give life to reality, and vividness to facts. There is no departure from the events and experiences in the student-life of the immortal reformer. The facts are presented substantially as they are given by his biographers, particularly, Dr. D'Aubigne, in his 'History of the Reformation in the Time of Calvin.'"
"The author is persuaded that the youth of our times need to study more attentively the history of Protestantism and the lives of the Reformers, as one means of guarding them against the many great evils that are threatening the true Church of Christ. If this unpretending volume shall contribute to this end, he will hope, that certain broken hours of recreation from severer studies for the pulpit, and from the pressing duties of a pleasant pastorate, have been well employed in the service of the Divine Master, to whom an account must be rendered for all time and for every talent."
William Maxwell Blackburn (1828-1898) clergyman, born in Carlisle, Indiana, 30 December 1828. He was graduated at Hanover College, Indiana, in 1850, and at Princeton theological seminary in 1854. He was pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Erie, Pennsylvania, from 1856 till 1863, and at Trenton, New Jersey, from 1854 till 1868, in which year he was called to the chair of biblical and ecclesiastical history in the Presbyterian theological seminary of the northwest at Chicago, Illinois, which he held until 1881, when he became pastor of the Central Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1884 he was called to the presidency of the territorial University of North Dakota, and in 1886 became president of Pierre University at East Pierre, Dak. He published special studies in religious history and biography and numerous story-books for the young, and has contributed to the "Princeton Review" and the "American Presbyterian Review."
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| | | | YOUNG CALVIN IN PARIS
And the Little Flock that he Fed
William M. Blackburn
This is the powerful sequel to "The College Days of Calvin." The author, William M. Blackburn, sought to exhibit young Calvin in Paris, as a modest and devout man, performing the work of a city missionary, unhindered by his natural diffidence, and unterrified by the threatening fires of persecution flaming around him. Although written with an eye to young people, to set forth the facts in the early life of John Calvin, in a manner that would interest and inform them, it has a beautiful simplicity that makes it rivetting reading for those of any age.
"I know of no other books on Calvin that so easily stir the interest of the average reader as do these two works by William M. Blackburn, now happily being reprinted by Solid Ground Christian Books." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke
William Maxwell Blackburn (1828-1898) clergyman, born in Carlisle, Indiana, 30 December 1828. He was graduated at Hanover College, Indiana, in 1850, and at Princeton theological seminary in 1854. He was pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Erie, Pennsylvania, from 1856 till 1863, and at Trenton, New Jersey, from 1854 till 1868, in which year he was called to the chair of biblical and ecclesiastical history in the Presbyterian theological seminary of the northwest at Chicago, Illinois, which he held until 1881, when he became pastor of the Central Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1884 he was called to the presidency of the territorial University of North Dakota, and in 1886 became president of Pierre University at East Pierre, Dak. He published special studies in religious history and biography and numerous story-books for the young, and has contributed to the "Princeton Review" and the "American Presbyterian Review."
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Robert L. Dabney
"The most conspicuous figure and the leading theological guide of the Southern Presbyterian Church, the most prolific theological writer that Church has as yet produced, and for a period of over forty years one of the most distinguished and probably the most impressive teacher of its candidates for the ministry." - B.B. Warfield
"The best teacher of theology in the United States, if not the world. " - A.A. Hodge
"R.L. Dabney was one of the nineteenth century's greatest theologians, in fact one of the top Reformed theologians of all time. His work is invariably exegetical and precise. I am very thankful to the folk at Solid Ground Christian Books for making Dabney's 'Five
Points of Calvinism' available. The book will prove useful for the explanation and defense of these foundational doctrines of grace." Joseph A. Pipa, Jr., Ph.D. President of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
"Dabney was a towering figure in the 19th century American theological world. His exposition of the five points of Calvinism will enrich the reader's appreciation for the doctrines of grace, the glory of the Gospel, the accomplishment of the work of Christ and the security of the believer." - Ligon Duncan
"Dabney has been described as representing a moderate Calvinism. That does not mean, however, he was a man with little or no convictions. The Five Points of Calvinism is a good introduction to Dabney in 'moderation' and a better place for the novice to be trained in basic Calvinism. Abounding with Scripture and logical argumentation, this is another 'old book' that's useful for the Church today." - Dr. C.N. Willborn
"The object of this tract is simply to enable all honest inquirers after truth to understand just what those doctrines really are which people style the peculiar "doctrines of Presbyterians," and thus to enable honest minds to answer all objections and perversions. I do not write because of any lack in our church of existing treatises well adapted to our purpose; nor because I think anyone can now add anything really new to the argument. But our pastors and missionaries think that some additional good may come from another short discussion suitable for unprofessional readers.." - from the Author
Here is a cogent defense of Calvinism by Robert Lewis Dabney against the charge of the Arminian thought that the doctrine of eternal security promotes "unholy living".
Robert Lewis Dabney (March 5, 1820 - January 3, 1898) was known as one of the greatest Southern Presbyterian theologians of the nineteenth century. During the American Civil War, Dabney first served as as a Chaplain 18th Virginia Calvary Regiment he later served as a Chief of Staff to General Stonewall Jackson.
From 1853 to 1859 he was professor of Ecclesiastical History and then served from adjunct professor of Systematic Theology from 1859 to 1869 at Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, VA. While serving as one of the first faculty members at the University of Texas in Austin, as a Professor of Mental and Moral philosophy, Dabney and R. K. Smoot, founded and maintained the Austin School of Theology (now known as Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary).
In 1870 Dabney became the moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States.
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| |  | | CALVIN AND THE REFORMATION
Four Studies by Bavinck, Doumergue, Lang & Warfield
Edited by William Park Armstrong
What were Calvin's views on asceticism, natural law, common grace and the knowledge of God? No more definitive discussion of these topics by better qualified Calvin scholars can be found than in these four essays, originally prepared for The Princeton Theological Review in 1909, the 400th anniversary of the Genevan Reformer's birth.
Doumergue's article, translated from French by Joseph H. Dulles, deals with Calvin's view of asceticism; Lang's article, translated from the German by J. Gresham Machen, analyzes Calvin's doctrine of natural law; Bavinck's article, translated from Dutch by Geerhardus Vos, discusses Calvin's understanding of common grace; and Warfield's wonderful 84 page article, the longest in the book, analyzes Calvin's teaching on the knowledge of God.
All four authors were professors, Emile Doumergue (1844-1937) on the Free Theological Faculty of Montauban; August Lang (1867-1945) at the University of Halle-Wittenburg; Herman Bavinck (1854-1921) at the Free University of Amsterdam; and Benjamin B. Warfield (1851-1921) at Princeton Theological Seminary. These articles were first published in book form in 1909.
"Of the making of books there is no end (Eccl 12:12). The reality of this axiom can sometimes cause us to forget books that were made before we were born. As we approach the five-hundredth anniversary of Calvin's birth, however, it is worth taking a moment to appreciate this collection published a century ago in honor of the four-hundredth anniversary of Calvin's birth. These essays remain valuable for the breadth and depth of their learning. Scholars, students, and pastors will benefit from the careful scholarship in these essays." - Dr. R. Scott Clark
"As we approach the 500th anniversary of the birth of the French Reformer John Calvin, it is helpful to look back and see how previous historians and theologians viewed this remarkable man. And what better place to look than these four essays originally prepared for the 400th anniversary of Calvin's birth. They not only give us an excellent perspective on Calvin but also help us appreciate how deep an impact Calvin's work and writing have had in the history of the Church." - Dr. Michael Haykin
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| | | | THE WORD OF GOD AND THE REFORMED FAITH
The Addresses of the Second American Calvinistic Conference of 1942
Oswald Allis, Louis Berkhof, John DeVries, Harold Ockenga
Held June 3-5, 1942 at Calvin College & Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this Conference followed the lead of the First American Conference three years earlier on THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD. The seven Main Addresses are here produced in their entirety, containing the following timely and timeless addresses:
THE GLORY OF THE WORD OF GOD by Rev. Harold J. Ockenga
WHAT IS THE WORD OF GOD? By Dr. Louis Berkhof
PRESENT-DAY INTERPRETATIONS OF THE WORD OF GOD by Dr. Oswald T. Allis
THE WORD OF GOD AND PHILOSOPHY by Dr. Henry J. Stob
THE WORD OF GOD AND SCIENCE by Dr. John De Vries
THE WORD OF GOD AND EDUCATION by Rev. Thomas E. Welmers
THE WORD OF GOD AND CULTURE by Dr. Leon G. Wencelius
"For a definition of the Word of God and an exposition of its glory from a Reformed perspective, as well as how it relates to philosophy, science, education, and culture, one can hardly do better than read this book. Guiding us sure-footedly over rough terrain, most of its material has a helpful, contemporary ring to it." - Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids
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| | | | PARK STREET LECTURES ON THE DOCTRINES OF GRACE
Edward Dorr Griffin
"Here (in Boston) on the Sabbath evenings, in the winter of 1812 and 1813, he delivered his Park Street Lectures. They were preached to crowded audiences from all classes of the community; and doubtless contributed to that impression of truth in Boston, from which has been witnessed such an amount of good. These lectures have been given to the world in numerous editions from the press. They constitute one of the best compends of Christian doctrine that have appeared in any country or age. They are a work of standard merit. It is no disparagement to the other productions of the author, to say, that the Park Street Lectures take the lead of them all. In future times they will probably be the principal basis of the author's reputation as a theological writer. For a clear and convincing exhibition of the doctrines of grace, and for powerful argumentation, they have few equals in our language. Let every student in theology, and every young minister, who would be a good divine or preacher, make himself familiar with these Lectures." -taken from "Memoir of Edward Dorr Griffin by Rev. Ansel Nash
GRIFFIN, Edward Dorr, clergyman, born in East Haddam, Connecticut, 6 January 1770; died in Newark, New Jersey, 8 November. 1837. He was graduated at Yale in 1790, and studied theology under Jonathan Edwards, of New Haven, who was subsequently president of Union College. He was licensed as a preacher in October, 1792, and in January, 1793, began his ministerial work at New Salem, Connecticut In June, 1795, Mr. Griffin was ordained pastor of the Congregational Church at New Hartford, and afterward held pastorates at Newark, New Jersey, and Boston, Massachusetts. Union College gave him the degree of D. D, in 1808, and he became professor of rhetoric in the recently established Andover theological seminary, 21 June, 1809, which chair he filled until 1811. In 1821 he was chosen president of Williams, and remained there till 1836. He was an eloquent and popular preacher, and published " Lectures delivered in Park Street Church, Boston " (Boston, 1813), and "Sixty Sermons on Practical Subjects " (New York, 1844). A selection from his works, with a memoir of the author by Reverend William B. Sprague, D. D., was published after his death (2 vols.. 1839). See also " Recollections of Reverend E. D. Griffin," by Parsons Cooke (1856).--
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Tom Nettles
Dr. Tom Nettles reveals the strong, doctrinal roots of the Baptist denomination and traces the influence of these doctrines in Baptist life from the 17th century to the present, particularly focusing on Southern Baptists. He shows how many of these foundational beliefs have been weakened with time and urges a return to the principles espoused by the denominationÆs founding fathers and the Word of God.
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click for details | | EXISTENCE & ATTRIBUTES OF GOD
Stephen Charnock
Stephen Charnock was a Puritan theologian, whose hours of daily Bible study contributed to a vast and intimate knowledge of the Scriptures. Though this book was written in the seventeenth century, Charnock's keen grasp of biblical theology ensures its relevance in all eras, particularly today. His exhaustive discussions on the existence and attributes of God form one of the best general theology books available.
His reflections on the Bible clarify for all readers the full implications of understanding God as he was revealed in both the Old and New Testaments. Ever the pragmatist, Charnock focuses his reflections on sustainable, practical application, offering Christians at all times the knowledge that leads to greater obedience and more invigorating worship.
The discourses in this book cover such important theological themes as: the existence of God; the failure of practical atheism; the spiritual nature of God; spiritual worship; God's eternality; God's immutability; God's omnipresence; God's knowledge (omniscience); God's wisdom; God's power; God's holiness; God's goodness; God's dominion; God's patience. Each discourse combines with all others to produce a truly broad, multifaceted look at God and God's qualities, giving all readers an inspirational, devotional, and scholarly look at Christian theology.
Let this seventeenth century classic bring your twenty-first century faith to a whole new level. As you learn more about God, you will begin to reflect more of His character and nature to the world.
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| |  | | Beyond Five Points
Ernest C. Reisinger & D. Matthew Allen
This book presents a Baptist articulation of the Doctrines of Grace, those God-honoring, sinner-debasing truths that hold forth the sinner's only hope and drive him to take refuge from wrath in the perfect satisfaction of Christ's atoning work. As the title indicates, however, the theological concerns addressed here go far beyond the traditional "five points" of Calvinism. The Doctrines of Grace extend from and give symmetry to the full range of categories of traditional systematic theology. They are interrelated with the supremacy of God, and a concern for the glory of God, in all things. The effectively preserve conservative doctrine because they alone provide the fullest, most consistent manifestation of every aspect of Christian truth. The authors provide a cogent defense of those doctrines from Scripture, theology, and Baptist history. Along the way, they demonstrate the truth, goodness and beauty of those doctrines and show that the Baptist brand of Calvinism blends hearts hot for holiness, minds zealous for truth, spirits submissive to God's providence, a vision that sees Christ's atoning work embracing people of all nations, tongues, and tribes, and lives that find their meaning in being consumed to the glory of God. The authors finally urge Baptists everywhere not to grow slack in the proclamation and distribution of gospel truth.
Biblical exposition, systematic theology, Baptist history, dealing with vital objections, and encouragement for faithfulness and sobriety and are all done well and integrated beautifully into a holistic defense of the Doctrines of Grace.... The power of orderly arrangement, deep comprehension, and finely tuned argument provide a vehicle of communication worthy of the exalted purpose for which the authors write. Tom Nettles, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
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| |  | | A Southern Baptist Looks at the Biblical Doctrine of Election
Ernest Reisinger
Ernest Reisinger gives us a great overview of the doctrine of election, a doctrine that our Baptist forefathers held dear. The booklet is a slightly revised version of the online booklet with the same title. It contains the following chapters:
Chapter 1
The Importance Of Doctrine
Chapter 2
The Abstract of Principles on Election
Chapter 3
Antinomy? (What is it?)
Chapter 4
God's Electing Love Expressed in a Hymn
Chapter 5
God's Electing Love Expressed in a Hymn
Chapter 6
The Golden Chain of Theology
Chapter 7
Evangelism and Election
Chapter 8
Amazing Grace
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