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Troubling Questions for Calvinists

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Troubling Questions for Calvinists
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by F. LaGard Smith

This book is uniquely designed to ask the hard questions that rarely seem to be addressed about one of religion's most popular belief systems.  Even Calvinism's milder forms raise troubling questions about the nature of God, Christ's atoning death, and the nature of man.

Yet, non-Calvinists often share many of the same assumptions underlying Calvinism, such as the doctrine of original sin, innate depravity and the impossibility of falling away from faith.  Can those doctrines withstand close scrutiny?

What are the hard questions typically never asked by Calvinists?

Why do so many Calvinists live as if they were not Calvinists, and so many non-Calvinists live as if they were?

Is it really possible to be just a three-point or two-point Calvinist?

In what ways does the problem of sin challenge even non-Calvinists?

Do we sin because we are sinners, or are we sinners because we sin?

Is it possible to live without sinning?

Troubling Questions for Calvinists is uniquely designed to ask the hard questions that rarely seem to be addressed about one of religion's most popular belief systems. Even Calvinism's milder forms raise troubling questions about the nature of God, Christ's atoning death, and the nature of man.

Yet, non-Calvinists often share many of the same assumptions underlying Calvinism, such as the doctrine of original sin, innate depravity, and the impossibility of falling way from faith. Can those doctrines withstand close scrutiny?

ISBN: 9780966006056

343 pages. Paperback. 

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    Calvinism Beware, You will Question This System

    Posted by Matthew Morine on Jun. 3, 2013

    I have read every doctrinal book by F. Lagard Smith. The last book on the afterlife was not as strong as some of his past books in my estimation. But this book was interesting and helpful in countering Calvinism. During the Restoration Movement, there was significant interaction with the doctrine of Calvinism, but with modern times the discuss has slowed significantly. Probably, few members of the church would have a deep understanding of this doctrinal system, but Calvinism has a huge influence on the general Christian culture in America. The book dives into all the major tenets of the Calvinistic system of the TULIP. This book might be difficult for some who have no background in the doctrine of Calvinism, but for those who are generally aware of the issues, this book is an enjoyable read. I did some significant study in the nature of the fall of man, and I was happy to see that mostly Smith and I agree on the nature of man. After reading the book, one would be hard pressed to maintain a Calvinistic view of the Bible as well as the world. This book will help us with our religious friends as well as suppress some Calvinistic influences within the church.