Tulip is a popular acronym for the
five points of Calvinism-total
depravity, unconditional election,
limited atonement, irresistible grace,
and perseverance of the saints.
In this classic book, these five
points are concisely explained in the
light of the Bible. They are also
helpfully contrasted with the
corresponding five points of
Arminianism, which originally prompted
the Calvinistic five-point statement
at Dort.
Formerly of Arminian persuasion, Duane
Edward Spencer shares insights he
gained while searching the Scriptures
to "see if these things be so." He
supplies snippets of church history
and selections from the Westminster
Confession of Faith (1648) to
complement his succinct explanations
of the five points.
The basic beliefs of both Arminians
and Calvinists, along with the
Scriptures used by each to support its
views, are summarized at the end of
the book for quick and easy reference.