A summary of several doctrinal disputes within Christianity. The first couple of chapters deal with some Christological controversies from early in Church history (which I suppose could be useful for dealing with the arguments of modern cults); the next three deal with doctrines that divide Protestants and Roman Catholics; another two deal with topics that don't have neat denominational dividing lines; the remaining (and largest part of the book) deals with the dispute between Arminianism and Calvinism. The author is obviously on the Calvinistic/Reformed side of the spectrum, and puts his thumb on the scales in every discussion. However, the author does provide arguments for both sides, and provides a good summary of the issues in dispute. ( )

A very helpful book for the novice and the sage. Lutzer does a great job of introducing the issues and applying Scripture to them. I have bought copies to give away to those who are struggling with some of these issues. ( )

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