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Tulip: The Five Points of Calvinism in the Light of Scripture, by Duane Edward Spencer

March 4, 2015 by

Tulip: The Five Points of Calvinism in the Light of Scripture by Duane Edward Spencer      

The Pastor’s Monthly Book Selection – March, 2015

Monthly Book Suggestion March 2015What are the five points of Calvinism? Are they taught in Scripture? How can I describe them to someone else? If you’ve ever wrestled with these questions, or if you have encountered people who find the historical Presbyterian position of God’s sovereignty to be offensive, this small but thorough summary might give you a framework from which to discuss this topic.

From the opening preface, Spencer demonstrates that the five points of Calvinism (Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, and Perseverance of the Saints – i.e. TULIP) offer the best understanding of salvation by grace. Beginning with the ecclesiastical situation that gave rise to the five points, the author goes on to lay the foundation of God’s sovereign will as the basis for these doctrines of grace.

Utilizing commentary, Scriptural reference, and historical background Spencer draws a distinction between the Arminian and Calvinist views on this subject while demonstrating that all five points stand together, thereby giving believers Biblical assurance for their salvation.

I highly recommend this short book to anyone wishing to find encouragement in God’s sovereign work of salvation.

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Bill is the founding pastor of Grace & Peace Presbyterian Church (PCA) Prior to beginning this church planting work in the Pottstown area, Bill served as a hospice chaplain and a missionary to Mexico and Jordan. Bill earned his MDiv from Biblical Theological Seminary.

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