Against Calvinism

Rescuing God's Reputation from Radical Reformed Theology

By: Roger E. Olson

Narrated by: Maurice England

Calvinist theology has been debated and promoted for centuries. But is it a theology that should last? Roger Olson suggests that Calvinism, also commonly known as Reformed theology, holds an unwarranted place in our list of accepted theologies. In Against Calvinism, readers will find scholarly arguments explaining why Calvinist theology is incorrect and how it affects God's reputation.

Olson draws on a variety of sources, including Scripture, reason, tradition, and experience, to support his critique of Calvinism and the more historically rich, biblically faithful alternative theologies he proposes.Addressing what many evangelical Christians are concerned about today - so-called 'new Calvinism,' a movement embraced by a generation labeled as 'young, restless, Reformed' - Against Calvinism is the only book of its kind to offer objections from a non-Calvinist perspective to the current wave of Calvinism among Christian youth. As a companion to Michael Horton's For Calvinism, readers will be able to compare contrasting perspectives and form their own opinions on the merits and weaknesses of Calvinism.

©2011 Roger E. Olsen (P)2011 Zondervan

Excellent book that exposes a false theology

This is an excellent book, it is well written that exposes a false theology called Calvinism. One must ultimately put man's reinterpretation of the gospel of Jesus Christ which has slithered into today's church's due to a Catholic writer named Augustine who was heavily influenced by anti-Christian teachings called gnosticism / Mani.

The god of Calvinism is not the God of love that the Bible teaches, but a sadistic monster created in the minds of demented men. The character attack on God and His word is exposed in this powerful book. A must read for those who may not be aquatinted with the dangerous and deceptive man made religion of man. Calvinism is not of God, read this book and see that the calvinist god is said to send babies to hell "for his good pleasure. :0(

I was a 5-point…

I found in my own readings that scripture points to Calvinism, so it’s what I believed. Just questioning myself on this doctrine allowed me to hear and see the truth— God has designed a brilliant means by which He can experience genuine relationship with His created. Calvinism does not support this kind of thinking. I’m still in shock.

Be freed from the darkness of Calvinism

Your greatest proof: The Word of God, highlighted by the author, and sound reasoning that we believe comes through Christ.

Biblical sense

Objective clarity and courteous correcton based on the text of scripture without preset agenda or conclusion

Perfect Refutation of Calvinism

This book supports my previous notion that Calvinism is the most dangerous doctrine in Christianity.

Excellent explanation

I like how each perspective is explained in a way that I could understand. I also like the references and resources cited for my own research as well. Thank you!

Clear and easy to understand discussion on flaws and Calvinist doctrine.

The author provides a fairly high-level and easy to understand view of Calvinism and provides scriptural evidence to refute many of the doctrines essential for Calvinism to be true and correct.

Well written and a thorough

Great book that examines the differences between calvinism and armininism. Easy to read for lay person and simplifies complex issues without compromising the essence of the topics.

Great Narrator, ok content.

The Narrator made this book enjoyable. However, the book was not very exegetical at all. There were few Scriptures dealt with, and those few were dealt with redundantly. The book was ok, a few good highlights and analogies, but for the length of the book I don't feel like I am walking away with much information.

Great book that honors God.

Calvinism is a week flawed and unbiblical philosophy. It does not honor God as loving or good. Rodger Olson does a great job at pointing out the weaknesses of this belief. I enjoyed the truth that was shared here. it is my desire that God be lifted up as just and loving!