The Doctrines of Grace
By His Grace and for His Glory
Steven Lawson, DMin
The Doctrines of Grace are so called because these five major headings of theology contain the purest expression of the saving grace of God. Each of these five doctrines—radical depravity, sovereign election, definite atonement, irresistible call, and preserving grace—supremely display the sovereign grace of God. These five headings stand together as one comprehensive statement of the saving purposes of God.
What the Bible says about the Doctrines of Grace
Nathan Pitchford
This is a Categorized Scripture List of the Doctrines of Grace! Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!
The Doctrines of Grace in John
Steven Lawson, DMin
An excellent 12-part video series of the Doctrines of Grace found in the Gospel of John. Masterful presentation!
The Doctrines of Grace: Rediscovering the Evangelical Gospel
James M. Boice & Philip G. Ryken
Calvin and Calvinism
Benjamin Breckrenridge Warfield, LLD
Warfield devoted a significant portion of his scholarly pursuits to the life and thought of John Calvin. Throughout his lifetime, Warfield remained an ardent defender of the Reformed faith, in part because Reformed theology represented an orthodox medium between the extremes of emotional revivalism on the one hand and domesticated liberal theology on the other. He believed that confessional Reformed theology could withstand contemporary criticism from both extremes, because Reformed confessions offered the clearest and most honest summary and application of Scripture. Excellent online 462-page book!
Calvinistic Theology
Paul P. Enns, ThD
To speak of Calvinism is to speak of the Reformed faith. The term Reformed is today basically synonymous with Calvinism and historically distinguishes the Calvinistic churches from the Lutheran and Anabaptist (Arminian) traditions. The theology of Calvinism or the Reformed faith finds its roots in the writings of John Calvin, particularly as expressed in the Institutes of the Christian Religion. Calvin’s theology centers on the sovereignty of God, the other doctrines being tied to that premise.
The History and Theology of Calvinism
Curt Daniel, PhD
Dr. Curt Daniel is pastor of Faith Bible Church, Springfield, Illinois, USA. He is a graduate of Central Bible College (B.A.), Fuller Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and The University of Edinburgh (Ph.D.). He is currently writing books on the deity of Christ, the extent of the atonement, Hyper-Calvinism, Jonathan Edwards, Biblical apologetics, and a large history of Reformed theology.
75 Audio Lectures
John Calvin and the Church Fathers
An comparison of the teachings of John Calvin and that of Augustine, Aquinas and other Church Fathers.
Calvinism vs. Arminianism
Neither John Calvin nor Jacobus Arminius originated the basic concepts which undergird the two systems that bear their names. The principles of each system can be traced back centuries prior to their lifetimes. For example, the basic doctrines of the Calvinism had been vigorously defended by Augustine against Pelagius during the fifth century.
The Five Points of Calvinism
Salvation is God determined, God purchased, God applied, and God secured. From start to finish, salvation is of the Lord alone. This truth is best summarized in the Doctrines of Grace, which are total depravity, unconditional election, definite atonement, effectual calling, and preserving grace.
These truths present the triune God as the author of our salvation from beginning to end. Each member of the Godhead—Father, Son, and Spirit—has a part to play in redemption, and they work together as one God to rescue those perishing under divine wrath. In perfect unity, the three divine persons do the work that hellbound sinners, utterly unable to save themselves, cannot do.
Is It Possible for a Person to Be Saved But Not Predestined?
Got Questions
No, it is impossible for someone to be saved without being elected by God to salvation. Many people, the first time they encounter the doctrine of election, are upset by what seems to them to be a horribly unfair arrangement. Unfortunately, that is where many people end the discussion. However, a proper view of election answers this question.
Spurgeon on Election
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Who is Charles Haddon Spurgeon? Known as the “Prince of Preachers,” this Victorian, Calvinistic, Baptist minister testified as a powerful gospel witness in his time, but his influence endures today. So much so that Carl F. H. Henry, the dean of twentieth-century evangelical theologians, once called Spurgeon “one of evangelical Christianity’s immortals.”
The Meaning of "Foreknew" in Romans 8:29
David N. Steele & Curtis C. Thomas
Answers the Question: Is an individual’s faith the cause or the result of God’s predestination?
All of Grace
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
An Earnest Word with Those Who Are Seeking Salvation by the Lord Jesus Christ
The Doctrine of Election
Arthur W. Pink
Election is a foundational doctrine. In the past, many of the ablest teachers were accustomed to commence their systematic theology with a presentation of the attributes of God, and then a contemplation of His eternal decrees; and it is our studied conviction, after perusing the writings of many of our moderns, that the method followed by their predecessors cannot be improved upon. God existed before man, and His eternal purpose long antedated His works in time. Arthur Walkington Pink was an English Christian evangelist and Biblical scholar known for his staunchly Calvinist and Puritan-like teachings.
The Conserving Power of the Doctrines of Grace
Tom J. Nettles, PhD
The Doctrines of Grace have an intrinsic tendency to preserve and give greater coherence to the defining tenets of orthodox evangelicalism.
Calvinism in History
Loraine Boettner
A detailed 52-page history of Calvinism. Excellent scholarship.
The Doctrines of Grace in the Gospel of John
R. Bruce Steward
A brief 30-page examination of the subject.
A Brief History of the Doctrines of Grace
Neither John Calvin nor James Arminius originated the basic concepts which undergird the two systems that bear their names [Calvinism and Arminianism]. The fundamental principles of each system can be traced back many centuries prior to the time when these two men lived.
What Should We Think of Evangelism and Calvinism?
Ernest C. Reisinger
Spurgeon said, “The old truths that Calvin preached, that Augustine preached, is the truth that I preach today, or else I would be false to my conscience and my God. I cannot shape truth; I know of no such thing as paring off the rough edges of a doctrine. John Knox’s gospel is my gospel. And that gospel which thundered through Scotland must thunder through England again.”
The Whole Counsel of God
W. Robert Godfrey
Courageous Calvinism for the Twenty-First Century.
Being Baptist and Being Calvinist
Various Authors
Excellent resources on the rich heritage Baptists have from The Reformation and the Doctrines of Grace.
Very Highly Recommended!
Constructing a Christocentric Faith Model of the ‘Ordo Salutis’
Andre van Oudtshoorn
This article develops a non-linear model of the ordo salutis with Christ at the centre. Scholarly presentation.
The Doctrines of Grace: A Brief Survey of Calvinism
Tyler Vela
Well documented with Scripture. 36 pages.
Does God Love Everyone the Same
Jeff Robinson, PhD
One of the most common theological questions I’ve been asked as a pastor and professor goes something like this: Does God love everybody in the same way?
The Doctrines of Grace eBooks
Various Authors
Links to 66 eBooks on the Doctrines of Grace. Can be downloaded in multiple formats. Excellent Resources!
The Doctrines of Grace: A Collection of Essays
Various Authors
Multiple collection on The Doctrines of Grace as a whole and on each of the Five Points. Highly Recommended!
The Doctrines of Grace
Various Authors
Presented here are links to 1079 articles, websites, videos, and audio files on The Doctrines of Grace.
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