The Gospel as Taught by Calvin

By R.C. Reed

Book Overview

This book is a rare gem. It was written to help Christians come to a clearer understanding of and appreciation for 'the gospel of the grace of God'. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848710305
• ISBN13: 9781848710306
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Banner of Truth
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.7" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

As informed and informative as it is thoughtful and thought-provoking

Born in Tennessee in 1851, R. C. Reed graduated from the Union Theological Seminary of Virginia and served several pastorates before being appointed in 1898 to the position of Professor of Ecclesiastical History and Church Polity at Columbia Theological Seminary, South Carolina. He died a revered figure within the Christian community in 1925. A part of his legacy was "The Gospel As Taught By Calvin", a book that he wrote to provide a clearer understanding of, and an enhanced appreciation for, the theological contributions of John Calvin. Now brought back into print for a new generation of appreciative readers, "The Gospel As Taught By Calvin" covers such issues as the origins of Calvinism and Arminianism; the effects of Adam's fall upon human nature; God's grace with respect to a sinner's conversion; the nature of atonement; the meaning of 'grace'; the biblical roots of Calvinism; and so much more. As informed and informative as it is thoughtful and thought-provoking, "The Gospel As Taught By Calvin" is very highly recommended and rewarding reading.

"The Gospel As Taught by Calvin"

I very highly recommend this little summary of Calvinism. It is after all a summary of the Biblical Gospel. R.C. Reed (1851-1925) gives an accurate and engaging overview of Calvinism that can be a primer to those new to Calvinism and it can also serve as an engaging and lively review for the initiated. I've read a several books on Calvinism and a few short ones as well. Among the shorter treatments wit a narrative style this is my favorite. However I do highly recommend the little work by Palmer as well. I especially enjoyed the last two chapter of the book "Calvinism tested by Love" and "Calvinism Tested by Fruit."