What is Calvinism?

THINKING THROUGH CALVINISM'S PORTRAIT OF GOD, HUMANS, AND SALVATION

Does Calvinism paint a biblical portrait of God? Of humans? Are humans totally depraved to such a degree that God must pick who will be saved or not? Are we only made to feel that we have free, personal agency in the matter? What's the most biblical way to interpret passages like Romans 9?

Are questions like these important enough for thoughtful Christians to explore?

In this book, New Testament theologian John Whittaker takes us on a tour of Calvinism, exploring:
• What are the main points of Calvinism?
• Does Calvinism offer us the most glorious, biblical vision of God?
• Can we have assurance of salvation without the doctrine of "perseverance of the saints"?
• What pastoral advice can help church leaders navigate these questions in their church?
• How should we understand the teachings of Romans 9?

Join John Whittaker as he invites you to think through the basics of Calvinism.

"Concise and fair, Whittaker's What is Calvinism? is an important introduction to the work of the founder of Reformed Theology."
-David Young, PhD, author of Resilient: Standing Firm in a Hostile World (Renew.org), King Jesus and the Beauty of Obedience-Based Discipleship

"This book is my go-to primer when people want to understand Calvinism. Highly recommended."
-Bobby Harrington, CEO of Renew.org and Discipleship.org

"With exceptional clarity and fairness, Dr. Whittaker carefully evaluates the core teachings of Calvinism."
-James Brummett, pastor, JourneyRVA.com

JOHN WHITTAKER (DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) is a Bible teacher whose goal is to provide "blue jeans theology-theology for everyday life. He is the creator of The Listener's Commentary on the Old and New Testament, author of Bible in Life, co-author of Following Jesus in a Politically Divided World, and has served full- and part-time as professor at Boise Bible College.