Since the doctrines covered by the Five Points are expressed in a very concise way in the creeds of the church, especially in the Reformed and Presbyterian creeds, it is helpful, in trying to understand the doctrine, to make reference to some of these statements. Most of the quotations given below are from the Heidelberg Catechism, the Belgic Confession, and the Canons of Dordt, the three major creeds of those churches that have the name Reformed, and from the Westminster Creed and Catechisms, the confessions of those churches that have the name Presbyterian. Please note, too, that since the Canons of Dordt are the original Five Points of Calvinism, their statements concerning the Five Points are of special significance.

• Foreword
• Preface
  

1. The Sovereignty of God
   A.The Doctrine
   B. Scripture Passages
   C. Objections
   D. Denials of God's Sovereignty
   E. Practical Importance
   F. Relation to the Five Points
   
   
2. Total Depravity
   A. The Doctrine
   B. Scripture Passages
   C. Difficult Passages
   D. Objections
   E. Denials of Total Depravity
   F. Practical Importance
   G. Relation to the Other Four Points
   
   
3. Unconditional Election
   A. The Doctrine
   B. Scripture Passages
   C. Difficult Passages
   D. Objections
   E. Denials of Unconditional Election
   F. Practical Implications
   G. Relation to the Other Four Points
   
   
4. Limited Atonement
   A. The Doctrine
   B. Scripture Passages
   C. Difficult Passages
   D. Objections
   E. Denials of Limited Atonement
   F. Practical Importance
   G. Relation to the Other Four Points
   
   
5. Irresistible Grace
   A. The Doctrine
   B. Scripture Passages
   C. Difficult Passages
   D. Objections
   E. Denials of Irresistible Grace
   F. Practical Importance
   G. Relation to the Other Four Points
   
   
6. Perseverance of the Saints
   A. The Name
   B. The Doctrine
   C. Scripture Passages
   D. Difficult Passages
   E. Objections
   F. Denials of Perseverance of Saints
   G. Practical Importance
   H. Relation to the Other Four Points
   
   Recommended Readings (Omitted here, but found in the back of the book, for further discussion on this site go to:
   The Five Points of Calvinism
   
   Appendix I (Citations from the Creeds)
   
   Appendix II (Index of Scriptural Passages-these are unlisted here but are found in the back of the book.)
   
   Study Guide for "Saved by Grace"

1. The Sovereignty of God
2. Total Depravity
3. Unconditional Election
4. Limited Atonement
5. Irresistable Grace
6. Preservance of the Saints
   
   

The book is accompanied by an appendix, Appendix I, with citations from the Creeds. It is also accompanied by a Study Guide.

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