Sunday, June 22, 2008

The Five Dilemmas of Calvinism
By: Craig R. Brown
Ligonier Ministries / 2007 / Paperback


Product Description
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.

I just finished reading this little book to our family in our nightly family time. I would highly recommend it for anyone who wants to learn more about the Reformed Faith. It is written in an easy to understand style. You will come away from it with a new understanding of what Calvinists and Arminians believe and how they differ. But most of all you will come away with a renewed sense of how great our God really is. It is a book that puts the glory of God first. It stimulated some good conversation within our family and caused us to pause and think.

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