Hyper-Calvinism and the Call of the Gospel

by David J. Engelsma

Foreword by John Gerstner

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This book sets forth and defends the Reformed doctrine of the call of the gospel against the hyper-Calvinistic restriction of the call on the one hand, and the Arminian universalising of grace in a well-meant offer, on the other hand. This issue is very much alive in Calvinistic circles today.

Professor Engelsma examines Scripture, the Confessions, and the Reformed tradition, including Calvin, Turretin, VanVelzen, Abraham Kuyper, and Herman Hoeksema.

Dr. John H Gerstner: "This is certainly an interesting, informative, lively, learned discussion of the essence of the gospel call to all mankind. In my opinion, Professor Engelsma carefully defines and convincingly avoids 'hyper-Calvinism' himself and clears his denomination, the Protestant Reformed Churches [PRC], of so teaching ... Herman Hoeksema, the Protestant Reformed denomination, and our author David Engelsma in this book emphatically reject the 'well-meant offer' as including God's desire and intention to save reprobates. As a Calvinist ... I feel it absolutely necessary to hold with [the PRC] here where she stands, almost alone today, and suffers massive vituperation and ridicule from Calvinists (no less), for her faithfulness at this point to the gospel of God" (from the "Foreword").

"The reader of this book who wishes to be consistently biblical (Reformed) in his views should find this book a helpful historical and biblical study of an important, if not crucial, doctrine which affects not simply one's view of preaching but also of evangelism and missions" (Vox Reformata).

"A well-written defence of 'pure' Calvinism against the inroads of Arminianism ... Anyone who is interested in reading a clear presentation of what pure Calvinism is can find it in this book" (Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly).

"There is here the high ground of Protestant Reformed apologetic with chapters on Calvin, Turretin and Kuyper" (Calvin Theological Journal).

"Best book on 'free offer' controversy" (Still Waters Revival Books).

This book was reviewed in the Standard Bearer. Click here to read this review.

Click here to read the "Foreword" to this book in Portuguese.