Salvation is of the Lord: 

Understanding the Doctrines of Grace

Sometimes referred to as the five points of Calvinism, the doctrines of grace lay at the heart of Reformation theology. Tyndale, Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, Knox, the Puritans, Whitefield, Edwards, Spurgeon and many other heroes of Protestantism all agreed that the Bible teaches pervasive human depravity, unconditional election, particular atonement, efficacious grace, and the final preservation of the saints. 

Until recently, most American Protestants have neglected or actively opposed these doctrines. Today, however, Reformed theology is the object of renewed interest. Teachers like R.C. Sproul, John Piper, and the late James M. Boice contend that "the gospel of grace stands or falls with the doctrines of grace." Many younger leaders, concerned about the theological fuzziness of modern evangelicalism--and its future as well--are listening hard to what they say.

In this seminar, Dean irenically examines the five doctrines of grace, clarifying their meaning and carefully looking at the biblical evidence, both pro and con. He also discusses the practical implications of Reformed soteriology for prayer, worship, evangelism, and cultural engagement. In addition to the lectures, students will be encouraged to read The Doctrines of Grace, by James Montgomery Boice, (Crossway, 2003).