Book: Why I am Not an Arminian

[tryme]

Why I am Not an Arminian
by Robert A. Peterson and Michael D. Williams

Description: What's wrong with Arminianism?

Arminian theology is sweeping through the evangelical churches of North America. While most Arminians are good, sincere, orthodox Christians, authors Robert A. Peterson and Michael D. Williams contend that aspects of Arminian thought are troubling both biblically and theologically. In particular, they argue, Arminians have too lofty a view of human nature and an inadequate understanding of God's sovereign love in Christ.

Why I Am Not an Arminian explores the biblical, theological and historical background to the Calvinist-Arminian debate. The irenic nature and keen insight of this book will be appreciated by laypeople, pastors and scholars alike.

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So anybody read it?
Anybody want to recommend it?
Or any other similar book?​

 

[tryme]

I guess these retro clothes are making memories come back.

I remember when I attended a Nazarene church as a youngster someone gave me a book called "Why I Am Nazarene?".
Even way back then I had problems with some of their Arminian beliefs.
Mostly back then I did not get into major theological thought. Still don't much.
Growing up in the church I just knew what I believed regardless of what it was called.

 

[Jon_]

Why I am Not an Arminian
by Robert A. Peterson and Michael D. Williams

Description: What's wrong with Arminianism?


Arminian theology is sweeping through the evangelical churches of North America. While most Arminians are good, sincere, orthodox Christians, authors Robert A. Peterson and Michael D. Williams contend that aspects of Arminian thought are troubling both biblically and theologically. In particular, they argue, Arminians have too lofty a view of human nature and an inadequate understanding of God's sovereign love in Christ.

Why I Am Not an Arminian explores the biblical, theological and historical background to the Calvinist-Arminian debate. The irenic nature and keen insight of this book will be appreciated by laypeople, pastors and scholars alike.

Above taken from this PAGE



So anybody read it?​

Read it.

Anybody want to recommend it?

Sure, I'd recommend it. In fact, I gave my copy to my friend, Dave. I'm working on "converting" him from Arminiansm.

Or any other similar book?

Boy, there are a bunch. I can definitely recommend Boice and Ryken's The Doctrines of Grace. That's a great book on the subject that any layperson should be able to understand without any trouble.



Soli Deo Gloria

Jon
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[McWilliams]

The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination, Loraine Boettner

Back to Basics, David Hagopian

As Jon said, anything by James Boice or Philip Ryken.

Five Points of Calvinism, Steele. This one is small and gives charts showing the differences in calvinism/arminianism.

 

[tryme]

I do have a book by Boice on systematic theology.
But I can't read it - the print is too small.
Maybe a magnifying page thingie would help.
That won't work because then I would have to hold it all the time.

 

[McWilliams]

http://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/articles/onsite/twoviews.html

Start with this, the two views of salvation.

On monergism.com there are so many excellent articles that you can read online or print off! When first coming to the doctrines of grace I printed off volumes and made notebooks for future reference! I still add to them when I find such great thoughts and want to save them!

 

[tryme]

I'm making an order on Amazon right now.

What are your thoughts on:

What Is Reformed Theology?: Understanding The Basics (Paperback)
by R. C. Sproul
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0801065593/ref=pd_sim_b_4/102-9835922-7482557?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=283155

 

[tryme]

And what about...

What Is a True Calvinist? (Basics of the Reformed Faith) (Paperback)
by Philip Graham Ryken
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0875525989/ref=pd_sim_b_2/102-9835922-7482557?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=283155

 

[CoffeeSwirls]

I've read the Sproul Book. It's good, but you likely won't learn anything you don't already know. I see it as a book you can use to properly explain the Doctrines of Grace to an Arminian. Likewise, it is a book that an Arminian can read and see why we believe as we do.

"Putting Amazing Back Into Grace" by Michael Horton is a fantastic book as well. It is the book that caused me to love the sovereignty of God.

 

[depthdeception]

Why I am Not an Arminian

So anybody read it?
Anybody want to recommend it?
Or any other similar book?​

You should read the rebutall, Why I am Not a Calvinist, by Jerry Walls and Joe Dongell. Much better arguments...then again, I am probably biased as they are both my profs...

 

[cygnusx1]

You should read the rebutall, Why I am Not a Calvinist, by Jerry Walls and Joe Dongell. Much better arguments...then again, I am probably biased as they are both my profs...

I have read it , (and seen the video) .................at best 2 out of 10 , there again I am biased too!

 

[forestfriends]

You should read the rebutall, Why I am Not a Calvinist, by Jerry Walls and Joe Dongell. Much better arguments...then again, I am probably biased as they are both my profs...

The review on that one was not good.

 

[ContraMundum]

If you really want to learn something new, read something that refutes both Calvinism and Arminianism!

Just for interest's sake, there are alternatives.

A Statement from the Lutheran perspective:
http://www.lcms.org/pages/internal.asp?NavID=576
Here's some stuff:
http://www.christsaginaw.com/webdocs/The%20Doctrine%20of%20Election.pdf

Now, once you've got your head around these little articles, you'll really be confused.

All in all, more reading will always make you more discerning, and that's a Calvinist's best point.

 

[depthdeception]

The review on that one was not good.

Well, that will depend on which review you read.

 

[cygnusx1]

If you really want to learn something new, read something that refutes both Calvinism and Arminianism!

Just for interest's sake, there are alternatives.

A Statement from the Lutheran perspective:
http://www.lcms.org/pages/internal.asp?NavID=576
Here's some stuff:
http://www.christsaginaw.com/webdocs/The%20Doctrine%20of%20Election.pdf

Now, once you've got your head around these little articles, you'll really be confused.

All in all, more reading will always make you more discerning, and that's a Calvinist's best point.

I was reading one such thing yesterday (or was that today ?)
the claim was to be non Calvinist and non Arminian , in reality it was 3/4 point Calvinist! yes it was Lutheran !

 

[forestfriends]

Well, that will depend on which review you read.

Right on Amazon.

 

[Jon_]

You should read the rebutall, Why I am Not a Calvinist, by Jerry Walls and Joe Dongell. Much better arguments...then again, I am probably biased as they are both my profs...

I have and read that book too. I thought their arguments were terrible... then again, I am probably biased as, well... on second thought, no, they're just wrong and put forward terrible arguments.

Soli Deo Gloria

Jon

 

[ContraMundum]

You should read the rebutall, Why I am Not a Calvinist, by Jerry Walls and Joe Dongell. Much better arguments...then again, I am probably biased as they are both my profs...

Come to think of it, I have read it too, and it wasn't all that good. I've read books that absolutely hammer the Calvinst position, but that wasn't one of them.

Some of the older Anglican divines put out some excellent works mentioning this topic, from varying perspectives. Worth looking into.

 

[ContraMundum]

I was reading one such thing yesterday (or was that today ?)
the claim was to be non Calvinist and non Arminian , in reality it was 3/4 point Calvinist! yes it was Lutheran !

When I was in sem the professor told me that Calvinists were "Lutherans with bits tacked on at the end and Zwingli in the sidelines".

 

[tryme]

I ordered the three books I was considering yesterday.
As well as a wireless mouse for my laptop.
You can get most anything at Amazon.

Thanks all for your comments.