Description: In 40 Questions About Calvinism, church historian Shawn Wright tackles many issues about the theological system known as Calvinism. Taking an irenic approach, Wright explains the key doctrines while also contrasting them with Arminianism. The accessible format allows readers to easily look up topics they're most interested in, including:
- What is the difference between Calvinism and the Reformed tradition?
- Does God love all people?
- What is predestination?
- Did Jesus die for the sins of the whole world?
- Can people resist the Holy Spirit?
- Do Calvinists practice evangelism and missions?
Brief description: Shawn D. Wright is professor of church history at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a pastor at Clifton Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky.
Review Quotes: "Professor Shawn Wright has given us a good, reliable, readable, basic introduction to Calvinism, and some of the main questions that surround it. If you are a non-Calvinist seeking answers about Calvinism, you will find in this little book a clear and winsome presentation of the position, as well as a response to some key criticisms. If you are a Calvinist looking for a model of how to talk about these things with non-Calvinists, then you will find here a helpful and humble model for explaining the Calvinist position, and its points of disagreement with Arminianism, in a fair-minded, even-handed way. If you are seeking something that will help you to understand, summarize and explain these issues, you will find this book a welcome addition to your library. The biblical doctrines discussed in this book matter. They matter for our understanding of who God is, what he is like and what he has graciously done, and consequently for our humility, assurance, joy, worship and witness. So read and be edified, and give all the glory to God."--Ligon Duncan, Chancellor/CEO and Professor, Reformed Theological Seminary (12/13/2018 12:00:00 AM)