By Grace Alone - a doctrinal study by Jim McClarty - A study in the fundamental reformation doctrines, commonly called the Doctrines of Grace. (.pdf)

A Three-legged Stool: All Sides of God’s Salvation Process By Jim Elliff
Election by a sovereign God was one of the mainstay doctrines in the preaching used by God during great days of Awakening. Will it be preached today? Should it be preached today?

Chosen by God? Beginners' Explanation of the Five Points by Pat Enrico
"Sovereign Grace" Hated by the Modern Religionist! by C. H. Spurgeon
More Than a "Calvinist" by John Newton
Calvinism 101 by Unknown
God's Astounding Grace: The Doctrines of Grace Simply Explained from the Scriptures
by D. Scott Meadows
The Perfect Balance of God's Truth by Geoff Thomas
Sovereign Grace New Testament by Dr. Stanford E. Murrell
Select verses from the New Testament (KJV) setting forth the doctrines of grace
The Five Points of Calvinism: Defined, Defended and Documented Afterward
by John MacArthur
John MacArthur Gets Booted Off the Bible Broadcasting Network for Preaching the the Biblical Doctrine of Election
 

Total Inability/Total Depravity
Conversion of the Will is the Effect of Divine Grace Inwardly Bestowed by John Calvin
Human Inability by Charles Spurgeon, 1858
Quotes on Man's Spiritual Impotence Apart from Divine Grace by C. H. Spurgeon
Total Depravity by John Piper
Unregenerate Knowledge of God An Essay by John Frame New !
Human Depravity by R.C. Sproul New!
Adam's Fall and Mine by R.C. Sproul
The Pelagian Captivity of the Church By R. C. Sproul (.pdf)
Man's Will - Free Yet Bound by Walter Chantry
God's Part and Man's Part in Salvation by John G. Reisinger
Libertas Peccatorum - Man's State of Sin After the Fall by Robert J. Olson
A Contrast of the Reformed and Evangelical Arminian Perspectives
The Soul Before Conversion by Octavius Winslow
Total Inability by Loraine Boettner
Total Depravity by Loraine Boettner
Man's Utter Innability to Rescue Himself by Thomas Boston
The Sinfulness of Man’s Natural State by Thomas Boston
Free Will Refuted by John Calvin
James D. Strauss' Critique of Jonathan Edwards' Freedom of the Will by John Piper
On the Freedom of the Will by Jonathan Edwards (book)
Total Depravity by Douglas Wilson
Total Depravity by John Samson
On the Bondage of the Will (Abridged) by Martin Luther
The Bondage Of The Will by Martin Luther (book)
The Doctrine of Total Depravity by John Reisinger
Doctrine of Man's Impotence by A.W. Pink
Obstacles in Coming to Christ by A.W. Pink
The Supremacy of God in the Depravity of Man by Dustin Shramek
Captive Hearts, Captive Church by By R.C. Sproul
Of Free Will Commentary by A. A. Hodge
Total Depravity Part 1, Part 2. Part 3, Part 4 by Ra McLaughlin
The Subject of Total Depravity - Dr. John Warwick Montgomery by Don Matzat
Does Man Have a Free Will? by Michael Gowens
12 Examples from Spurgeon on Total Depravity compiled by Colin Maxwell
Total Depravity/Inability Scripturally Defended by Dr. Stanford E. Murrell
Fallen Man Is Now Unable and Unwilling to Return to the True God By John Roden
The Nature of Man's Spiritual Impotence Prior to the New Birth by J.W. Hendryx
Common Grace and Total Depravity With sound exegesis and clear logic, Mr. David Ponter helps make sense of some of the hardest questions raised by Calvinist theology.
for more on this topic see our section on Total Depravity or Free Will

Unconditional Election

Series on Divine Election by Sam Storms
(What is Divine Election and Why is it so Controversial?) (Biblical Terminology of Election) (The Arminian Concept of Election) (The Arminian Doctrine of Prevenient Grace) (The Arminian Concept of Gods Will) (The Calvinistic Concept of Election)
(Freedom and Depravity - Part I) (Freedom and Depravity - Part II) (Faith and Repentance Gifts of God or the Fruit of Free Will) (Grace - Part I) (Grace - Part II)
(Election Texts - Part I) (Election Texts - Part II) (Election Texts - Part III)
(Election Texts - Part IV) (Election Texts - Part V) (Election Texts - Part VI)
(Election Texts - Part VII) (Order of Salvation - Part I) (Order of Salvation - Part II)
(What is Hyper-Calvinism?) (The Biblical Terminology for Calling) (How Can God Be Just?) (How Can God Be Loving?) (How Can We Be Loving?) (Why Preach and Pray?)
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Election, Individual or Corporate in Romans 9 Series of articles on the topic
Pastoral Thoughts on the Doctrine of Election by John Piper
Election - God chooses His own by J.I. Packer
Unconditional Election by R.C. Sproul
Election - A Dialogue by Douglas Wilson
The First Act of Discriminating Grace by Gardiner Spring
Questions and Answers on Election by Pastor John Samson
If Divine Election is True then What Need is There to Preach the Gospel?
Common Misunderstandings About the Doctrine of Election by John Hendryx
J.I. Packer on Unconditional Election Interview
Has the Potter No Right Over the Clay? by James White
The Argument of Romans 9:14-16 by John Piper
The Joy of Romans 9 by John Piper
The Freedom and Justice of God in Unconditional Election by John Piper
16 Sermons from Romans 8:28 by John Piper
The Pleasure Of God In Election by John Piper
When the "Want-To" and the "Ought-To" Don't Match by John Piper
Election by C.H. Spurgeon
God's Sovereignty in the Salvation of Men (Romans 9:18) - Jonathan Edwards
Election: God's Unchanging Love for His People by Steve Fernandez
How Did We Come to Faith in Christ? by R. Scott Clark
Who Art Thou, O Man to Question God by Barry Godwin
The Sovereignty of Grace (21 Chapters) by Arthur C. Custance
Salvation is of the Lord by C.H. Spurgeon
Sovereign Grace and Man's Responsibility by C.H. Spurgeon
Predestination and Calling by Charles H. Spurgeon
Jacob and Esau - "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated." by C.H. Spurgeon
Election: Its Defenses and Evidences by C.H. Spurgeon
Election by B.B. Warfield
The Sovereignty of God by A.W.Pink
The Doctrine of Election by A.W. Pink
Chosen by God Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 - (1 Peter 1:1-2) by John MacArthur
Unconditional Election, by Loraine Boettner
The Reformed Faith by Loraine Boettner
How Do I Know If I Am Elect? Stephen D. Doe
What is Predestination? by R. C. Sproul
Double Predestination by R. C. Sproul
Why Did God Save Me? by R.C. Sproul
A Treatise on the Eternal Predestination of God by John Calvin
The History of the Doctrine of Predestination by Herman Bavinck
What is Predestination? by Carla Rolfe
Election Stated and Defended by Ernest Reisinger
Amen, Brother! by John Reisinger
The Doctrine of Election by John Reisinger
Election & Evangelism by Robert B. Selph
Goats and Sheep by John Reisinger
Unconditional Election Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV By Nick Bibile
Unconditional Election Scripturally Defended by Dr. Stanford E. Murrell
Is Individual Election to Salvation Taught in Romans Nine? By Matt Perman
The Lord's Prayer in John 17 He Prays for the Elect Only by Don McKinney
If Christ was sent only for the elect, what does John 3:16 mean by 'loved the world'? by BrandonPres
What About John 3:16 - Doesn't This Prove Election Wrong? by J Hendryx
Predestination: Letting God be God by Greg Johnson
God’s Word Stands: Not All Israel Is Israel Part 1 ; Part II (Romans 9:6-12) by John Piper

For more on this topic see our section on Election OR Predestination

Particular Redemption/Definte Atonement
For Whom Did Christ Die? (Comparing Theories) by Charles Spurgeon
For Whom Did Christ Die & What Did Christ Actually Achieve on the Cross for Those for Whom He Died? By John Piper
Limited Atonement: For Whom Did Jesus Die? by R.C. Sproul
Intro to Owen's Death of Death by J.I. Packer
The Death of Death in the Death of Christ by John Owen (Book)
The Divine Intention of the Cross New! by Pastor John Samson
Limited Atonement by CPC
The Nature of the Atonement Why and For Whom Did Christ Die? by Phil Johnson
Is it Possible to Deny Limited Atonement and Still Believe in Unconditional Election? by John Hendryx
The Nature of the Atonement Why and For Whom Did Christ Die?
by Phil Johnson New!
The Ransom of Christ A Scriptural defense of the Doctrine of Limited Atonement by Roger G. Mann
2 Peter 2:1 and Universal Redemption By Simon Escobedo III
Two Views of the Atonement by Sound of Grace
Series on Particular Redemption by Jay Wegter
Particular Redemption Part I (Propitiation), Part II (Purpose of the Cross), Part III (Session of Christ)., Part IV Efficacious Redemption)
Doctrine of the Atonement by John G. Reisinger
Doctrine of the Atonement - Part III by John G. Reisinger
Scriptural Particularism by R. B. Kuiper
A Proof of Imputation and Limited Atonement from Romans 5:12-19.
All Equals Many, but Many Does Not Equal All by John G. Reisinger
Particular Redemption by R. L. Dabney
Particular Redemption by Charles Spurgeon, 1858
12 Examples from Spurgeon on Particular Redemption compiled by Colin Maxwell
Limited Atonement by Loraine Boettner
Everyone Believes in a Limited Atonement! (An Examination of the Death of Christ, and for Whom it was Intended) by Geoff Volker
Limited Atonement - Its Implications For Evangelism by William Payne
Definite Atonement by R. Scott Clark
Definite Atonement by Douglas Wilson
For Whom Did Christ Die? by John A. Kohler, III
An Exegetical Study of 1Timothy 2:4 (A Doctrinal Study on the Extent of the Atonement) by Dr. Gary D. Long
For Whom Did Jesus Taste Death? by John Piper
He Made Purification for Sins by John Piper
Was Anyone Saved at the Cross? by James White
For Whom Did Christ Die? by Charles Hodge
For Whom Did Christ Die? by Charles H. Spurgeon
Particular Redemption Scripturally Defended by Dr. Stanford E. Murrell
The Theology of Death: A Proof of Imputation and Limited Atonement from Romans 5:12-19

Biblical Soteriology: Limited Atonement by Ra McLaughlin
 

Irresistible Grace
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God's regenerative grace is efficacious inasmuch as it brings about salvation in those to whom it is directed. All those for whom Christ died are those in whom the Holy Spirit works regeneration, and thisworking of the Holy Spirit's is irresistible, that is, no human being who is engaged by the Holy Spirit rejects His working since, with a new nature, their highest desire is to turn to Christ in faith.
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Grace is not like a box of candy that you can send back if you don't want it. Grace is divine favor, an attitude of God's own heart. We cannot stop him from loving us, if he chooses to do so. Nor can we stop him from giving us blessings of salvation: regeneration, justification, adoption, sanctification, glorification. His purpose in us will certainly be fulfilled, Phil. 1:6, Eph. 1:11.
- John Frame
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Irresistible Grace by John Piper
Irresistible Grace By Jacob Moseley
Irresistible Grace: Can You Resist God? by R.C. Sproul
Regeneration Preceeds Faith - by R.C. Sproul (Eph 2:5)
The New Genesis - R.C. Sproul
The Call that Brings a Response by Paul Helm
Conversion of the Will is the Effect of Divine Grace Inwardly Bestowed by John Calvin
Who Can Come? The Utility of the Doctrine of Irresistible Grace by Mark Webb
A Defense of Monergistic Regeneration by Gannon Murphy
Monergism vs. Synergism by John Hendryx
Concerning Efficacious Grace by Jonathan Edwards
Calvinistic Infusion: On the Relationships between Infusion, Regeneration, and Justification by Dr. Michael Sudduth
Of Effectual Calling by John Gill
Of Regeneration by John Gill
Irresistable Grace by John Murray
Regeneration (from Easy Chairs, Hard Words) by Douglas Wilson
The New Birth by John Reisinger
The New Birth Part 2 by John Reisinger
Decisional Regeneration by James E. Adams
The Leaven of Synergism by Arthur C. Custance, Ph.D.
Effectual Calling Francis Turretin
So Great A Salvation: “Blind, But Now I See” by Greg Herrick, Ph.D.
Regeneration: The New Birth, Changed Lives and Sin In the Church by Steven Fernandez
Irrestible Grace by Brian Schwertley
The Doctrine of Regeneration by Bill Ascol
On Regeneration by Charles H. Spurgeon
The Work of the Holy Spirit in Our Salvation byThomas Goodwin
The Work of the Holy Spirit in Salvation Part II by Thomas Goowin
The Necessity of Regeneration by Bob DeWaay
Irresistable Grace Scripturally Defended by Dr. Stanford E. Murrell
Calling "And those he predestined he also called…" (Romans 8:30) by Nick Bibile
Efficatious Grace by Loraine Boettner
Irresistible Grace by Frank Beck
Irresistable Grace by Arthur C. Custance
Outward and Effectual Calling: A Doctrinal Study by James P. Boyce

For more on this topic see our section on regeneration and Irresistable Grace

Perseverance of the Saints
Does Assurance belong to the Essence of Faith? by Joel R. Beeke
Can a Christian Lose His or Her Salvation? by Greg Johnson recommended!
Of the Perseverance of Saints by Jonathan Edwards
Perseverance of the Saints by R.C. Sproul
Perseverance of the Saints A Reformed and Biblical Doctrine by Scott J. Simmons
Three Ways of Assurance by John G. Reisinger
The Perseverance of the Saints Part 2 John G. Reisinger
Subjective Soterioloty - Lesson 9 Perseverance of the Saints by Bob Burridge
Subjective Soterioloty - Lesson 10 Assurance of Grace and Salvation by Bob Burridge
The Five Points of Calvinism - V. Perserverence of the Saints by- R. L. Dabney
The Agonizing Problem of the Assurance of Salvation by John Piper
7 sermons from Romans 8:28 by John Piper
8 sermons on the Foundations for Full Assurance by John Piper
Is it possible for redeemed people to lose their salvation? by John MacArthur
Perseverance of the Saints by John MacArthur (.pdf)
Perseverance of the Saints Scripturally Defended by Dr. Stanford E. Murrell
The Anatomy of Sainthood by Jack Crabtree
Predestination and the Saint's Perseverance Stated and Defended by P.H. Mell
Of The Perseverance of the Saints - Baptist Confession of 1689
The PRESERVATION and the PERSEVERANCE of the Saints by Jim Elliff
The Perseverance of the Saints The Canons of Dort
The Perseverance of The Saints by Gise J. Van Baren
Perseverance of the Saints (Is it the Doctrine of Eternal Security?) by Tony Warren

John MacArthur
Series: "The Grip of God"
--"The Extent of the Believer's Security" (Romans 8:28)
--"The Recipients, Source, and Certainty of Security" (Romans 8:28)
--"The Purpose of Salvation" (Romans 8:29)
--"The Progress of Salvation" (Romans 8:29-30)
--"Salvation is Irrevocable - Part 1" (Romans 8:31-32)
--"Salvation is Irrevocable - Part 2" (Romans 8:33-34)
--"Salvation is Irrevocable - Part 3" (Romans 8:35-39)

For more on this topic see our section on perseverance

General Articles
Ten Effects of Believing in the Five Points of Calvinism by John Piper new!
The Five Points of Grace & Predestination Defined and Defended by William Twisse (original Prolocutor of the Westminster Assembly)

What Difference Does It Make? A Discussion of the Evangelical Unity of the Doctrines of Grace by Mark Webb ... This booklet contains a series of articles concerning the utility—that is, the usefulness—of the doctrines of grace.
The Ongoing Reformation: Recovering Essential Truths of the Faith by Doug V. Heck
The Reformed Faith by Loraine Boettner
T.U.L.I.P. Doctrines of GRACE by Dr King Counts (Mnt View PCA)
Canons Of Dort Synod of Dordrecht November 13, 1618 - May 9, 1619
The Five Points of Calvinism by R. L. Dabney
The Five Points of Calvinism by Frank Beck
The Five Points of Calvinism by Fred G. Zaspel

The Doctrines of Grace and Passion for the Souls of Men by John A. Broadus
Exposition of the Doctrines of Grace by C. H. Spurgeon & others
The Stone Lectures on Calvinism by Dr Abraham Kuyper
Tulip by Max Forsythe
The Potter's Freedom: the Vital Issue by James White (.pdf)
The Five Doctrines of Grace by Dr. Stanford E. Murrell
Doctrines of Grace by Grace Fellowship
Are There Two Wills in God? Divine Election and God's Desire for All to be Saved by John Piper
Expositions on the Doctrines of Grace by John Reisinger, William Sasser, Don McKinney and more
A Teacher's Manual for the Study of the Doctrines of Grace A helpful course including notes, tests, student exercizes, and handouts (large 135 page pdf file) by Rev. Roger L. Smalling
Scripture Verses On The Doctrines Of Grace


Overwhelmed By His Grace by Brian Anderson (Book)

• Foreword by John F. MacArthur
• Foreword by John Armstrong
• Chapter 1: Overwhelmed!
• Chapter 2: Our Desperate Need For Sovereign Grace
• Chapter 3: Electing Grace
• Chapter 4: Redeeming Grace
• Chapter 5: Regenerating Grace
• Chapter 6: Preserving Grace
• Chapter 7: Questions Concerning Sovereign Grace
• Chapter 8: Responding To Sovereign Grace
• Suggestions For Further Reading

Sinners Desperate Need for Sovereign Grace By Brian Anderson
Salvation by Grace by Loraine Boettner
Four Types of Men (chart) Author Unknown
TULIP - Scriptural References by Cliff Bjork
What Difference Does it Make? A Discussion of the Evangelical Utility of the Doctrines of Grace by Mark Webb

Life Brought To Light (The Effectual Call) by W.E. Best
Is Individual Election to Salvation Taught in Romans Nine? By Matt Perman
The Perfect Balance of God's Truth by Geoff Thomas
The Called of Christ and the Loved of God by John Piper
Summary of the Sovereignty of God in Salvation by John Piper
The Sovereignty of God and Prayer by John Piper
How Does a Sovereign God Love? by John Piper
Is the Glory of God at Stake in God's Foreknowledge of Human Choices? by John Piper
A Response to J. I. Packer by John Piper
The Agonizing Problem of the Assurance of Salvation by John Piper
How to Teach and Preach "Calvinism" by John Piper
Is God Less Glorious Because He Ordained that Evil Be? by John Piper
For Whom Did Christ Die? Charles Hodge
A Defense of Calvinism by C. H. Spurgeon
The Doctrines of Grace do not lead to Sin by C.H. Spurgeon
What is the Reformed Faith? High Points of Calvinism by OPC
God's Part and Man's Part in Salvation By John G. Reisinger recommended
Are There Two Wills in God? Divine Election and God's Desire for All to be Saved by John Piper (excellent!)
Articles on the doctrines of Grace bysome Historic Baptists at The Reformed Reader
The Call of Christ by Arthur Pink
A Brief and Untechnical Statement of the Reformed Faith By B.B. Warfield
Articles on the Doctrines of Grace by The Westminster Presbyterian
The Doctrines of Grace and Passion for the Souls of Men by John A. Broadus
Propositions and Principles of Divinitie, Propounded and Disputed in the University of Geneva by Theodore Beza and Anthony Faius
Of the True, Real, and Safe Grounds of Encouragement to Believe in Jesus Christ; Or, Upon what Warrants a Sinner May Adventure to Rest and Rely Upon Christ for Salvation by George Gillespie
The Five Points of Calvinism by Herman Hanko
The Five Points of Calvinism by Herman Hanko, Homer Hoeksema, and Gise J. Van Baren
Saved by Grace A Study of the Five Points of Calvinism Authors: Rev. Ronald Cammenga and Rev. Ronald Hanko
Saved By Grace by Prof. Robert D. Decker
A Reformed Response to "11 Questions on Calvinism" by Darryl M. Erkel
TULIP From the Gospel of John by Peter Pike
Bad Arguments Against Calvinism Answering Fallacious Arminian Objections by Darryl M. Erkel
The Work of the Trinity in the Salvation of Sinners by Michael Gowens

No Compromise wth God's Grace - Puritan Tract
TULIP or WEEDS by Daniel Parks

Blinded By Tradition: An Open Letter to Dave Hunt Regarding His Newly Published Attack Upon the Reformation, What Love Is This? Calvinism's Misrepresentation of God by James White (audio)
James White Discusses Calvinism with Dave Hunt - 80-minute discussion in Real Audio format
A Reply to Norman Geisler's "Chosen But Free" by James White 9-part series (audio)
A Reformed Response to the Comments of R. C. H. Lenski on Romans 9 by James White
The Sovereign God, the Grace of Christ, and Sinful Man A Brief Inquiry into the Theology of Jonathan Edwards by James White
John Chapter 6 By James White
Justification by Faith Alone & Confessional Confusion by Douglas R. Shivers
Calvinism, Evangelism & Founders Ministries by Tom Ascol
A Doctrinal Study: The Decrees of God by James P. Boyce

Before the creation of the world in timeless eternity, God elected particular persons to eternal life. He already knew and determined to whom He would apply the benefits of the atonement (2Tim.1:9; Acts 13:48; John 17:9; Titus 1:2; John 6:37-39 ). This choice was not based on the fact that God knew which persons would believe of their own free will, for there is no person which fits that description. This decision was based upon God's sovereign good pleasure alone. (Eph.1:3-6)

A Simple Explanation of Monergism by John Hendryx
Monergism simply means that it is God who gives ears to hear and eyes to see. It is God alone who gives illumination and understanding of His word that we might believe; It is God who raises us from the dead, who circumcises the heart; unplugs our ears; It is God alone who can give us a new sense that we may, at last, have the moral capacity to behold His beauty and unsurpassed excellency. "In theology, [monergism is] the doctrine that the Holy Spirit is the only efficient agent in regeneration [the new birth] - that the human will possesses no inclination to holiness until regenerated [born again], and therefore cannot cooperate in regeneration."

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