Best Books on Arminianism
Arminianism is the theological system, traced to Jacob Arminius (1560 to 1609), that teaches conditional election based on foreseen faith, a universal atonement, resistible grace, and the possibility of falling away from salvation. It was formally rejected at the Synod of Dort and remains the chief historic alternative to Reformed doctrines of grace.
Start Here
basic
Why I Am Not a Calvinist
Top pickJerry L. Walls and Joseph R. Dongell · 2004
The clearest, most readable case against Calvinism from an Arminian perspective.
Chosen But Free
Norman L. Geisler · 1999
Popular-level argument for a moderate, free-will-affirming view of salvation.
The Potter's Freedom
James White · 2000
Reformed rebuttal of the free-will case, written for general readers.
Debating Calvinism: Five Points, Two Views
Dave Hunt and James White · 2004
Arminian and Calvinist authors debate TULIP side by side in one volume.
Go Deeper
intermediate
Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities
Top pickRoger E. Olson · 2006
The standard modern scholarly statement and defense of classical Arminianism.
Grace, Faith, Free Will: Contrasting Views of Salvation
Robert E. Picirilli · 2002
A Reformation Arminian scholar lays Calvinism and Arminianism side by side fairly.
Whosoever Will: A Biblical-Theological Critique of Five-Point Calvinism
David L. Allen and Steve W. Lemke, eds. · 2010
Baptist scholars mount a chapter-by-chapter challenge to each point of TULIP.
Still Sovereign: Contemporary Perspectives on Election, Foreknowledge, and Grace
Thomas Schreiner · 2000
Reformed scholars answer the standard Arminian objections point by point.
For Study
advanced
Jacob Arminius: Theologian of Grace
Top pickKeith D. Stanglin and Thomas H. McCall · 2012
The definitive modern scholarly study of Arminius and his actual theology.
The Works of James Arminius: The London Edition
Jacob Arminius · 1986
Primary source, Arminius's own writings, letters, and declarations of sentiment.
The Bondage of the Will
Martin Luther · 1990
Classic Reformation-era rebuttal of the synergistic view of salvation.
Institutes of the Christian Religion (2 Volume Set)
John Calvin · 1559
Calvin's Reformed theology, the historic backdrop Arminius was reacting against.
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