Special note
. I am indebted to Bro. Fred G. Zaspel, former pastor of the Word of Life Baptist Church in Pottsville, Pa for the outline and general content of the following information. An 8-volume set of tapes The Five Points of Calvinism can be obtained from Word of Life Baptist Church, 302 North Centre St. Pottsville, Pa 17901 (Cost $15.00)
Five Doctrines of Divine GraceTable of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction and Historical Overview
Charles Haddon Spurgeon and the Doctrine of Grace
Opinions about Calvinism
A Word about the Controversy
Historical Development
New Testament Principles
Pre-Reformation Period
Augustine vs. Pelagius
Semi-Pelagianism vs. Gottschalk
Reformation Period
Luther vs. Erasmus
Reformation Themes
Arminus and the Remonstrance
The “Five Points” of Calvinism: A Mnemonic Device
A Brief Summary of the Various Historical Systems
A Brief Summary of Calvinism and its Major Emphases
Common Denominator and Controlling Theme
Salient Features
The Depravity of Man
The Sovereignty of God
The Graciousness of Salvation
A Simple Outline of the Eternal Purpose of God
Scriptural Statements
Essential Features
The work of God the Father in salvation
The work of God the Son in salvation
The work of God the Holy Spirit in salvation
Later History: The Reformation to the Present
The Importance of the Study of Calvinism
Doctrinal Clarity
The Ministry of the Gospel
The Glory of God
Authoritative Standards
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