Do you read any Calvinist authors?

Joe Chandler · May 20, 2023

I have read Arthur Pink, John Gill, C. H. Spurgeon, and John MacArthur. In addition, I have listened to Alan Cairns and Ian Paisley on Sermon Audio.

Edited May 20, 2023 by Joe Chandler

Pastor Matt · May 20, 2023

I have on many occasions, including some you mentioned. I may not agree on the election issue, but I do find that some have great insight on other areas of the Bible.

BrotherTony · May 20, 2023

I have on many occasions. As Christians we don't have to agree on the soteriology to gain insight on other doctrines. I believe Alaister Begg is a man of great spiritual insight. I get his devotional every morning, along with a reading from Spurgeon.

MikeWatson1 · May 21, 2023

I liked how John McArthur covered spiritual gifts in his series. I read Arthur Pink for his view on defining the 'church'.

heartstrings · May 24, 2023

Not if I can help it. Seeing that Calvinism, in effect, blasphemes the very character of God I can't listen to what they say without bias. Maybe I will develop a more gracious attitude about it some day. However, I believe that the teachers of this world do have a measure of wisdom on some things. (Luke 16:8) But on the other hand, I'm still wary of them. I've been told that rat poison, by weight, is mostly good wholesome corn. It's that teeny weeny trace of ingredients that kills the rat.

¹⁴And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.

¹⁵Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

SureWord · May 25, 2023

The only one who've I read an entire book of was Donald Gray Barnhouse. "The Invisible War". I've read a lot of quotes from preachers previously mentioned, though. Arthur Pink's "Gleanings" series I've heard is good and I liked what I read out of Surgeon's "John Ploughman's Talk". I would like to buy that book someday.

I also read a good deal of Loraine Boettner's "Reformed Doctrine of Predestination" which is hardcore TULIP. It's pretty much a church killer, that book.

BrotherTony · May 25, 2023

I like a lot of what CH Spurgeon wrote. I don't agree with everything he's written, but, there's a lot of truth in his writings.

HappyChristian · May 25, 2023

We like Spurgeon and Matthew Henry. Knowing their beliefs helps us not to accept any calvanistic teachings.

BrotherTony · June 10, 2023

On 5/25/2023 at 6:55 PM, HappyChristian said:

We like Spurgeon and Matthew Henry. Knowing their beliefs helps us not to accept any calvanistic teachings.

I read a lot of Matthew Henry as well. I read some Alaister Begg since I get his devotional every morning. But, when I get one that starts spouting "election" I break it off. I don't like pushy Calvinists.

Napsterdad · June 10, 2023

I use the Matthew Henry and John Gill Commentaries regularly. I have read a good amount of Spurgeon in the past, but not for a while. Like all commentaries you have to use what is good and spit out the bones. My use of commentaries is primarily to get my grey matter working. I'll take it on my own from there.

Joe Chandler · June 10, 2023

10 minutes ago, Napsterdad said:

I use the Matthew Henry and John Gill Commentaries regularly. I have read a good amount of Spurgeon in the past, but not for a while. Like all commentaries you have to use what is good and spit out the bones. My use of commentaries is primarily to get my grey matter working. I'll take it on my own from there.

That's what I do. I have found the bible to be reliable in all things. Those who are indwelt by the Holy Spirit can count on His guidance as well. Thank you for your input.