For a
clearer understanding of Calivn, you can try a book published by Baker Books
called "The Theology of Calvin" by Wilhelm Niesel
(1956)
Keep
in mind, both Luther and Calvin had their radical doctrines as well as the
doctrines we tend to subscribe to... so...
To
gain a better understanding of how the A/G doctrine has beeninfluenced by
Luthernism, Calvinism and Arminiasm, you can check out the GPH book "Knowing the
Doctrines of the Bible" by Myer Pearlman (1937)
For
yet another perspective, you can read "The Theology of Anabaptism" by Robert
Friedmann published by Herald Press (1973). This deals with the roots of
Mennonites and the Brethren doctrines and history.
Reading those three books will give you a clearer
understanding of the history of church doctrine and how the various
denominations have their roots deeper in one doctrine versus
another.
Parson.
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you dig back enough you will find that all of the Protastant denominations
go back to either Luter or Calvin. I was raised A/G and spent over 40 years
there. The sad thing was that I learned more in 7 weeks at my new church than
I did in 40 years at the old one. Sunday School in A/G sort of skims over and
expects you to know the doctrines and beliefs and why we believe that way but
never really teach it. The only other fault I see is that the tend to dwell
on only one of the spritual gifts almost to the exlusion of the others.
Jerry :):)>
Watch yer top knot, keep yer powder dry and yer nose to the wind, and may the
Blackfeet be upwind when you pass and may you be 20 miles away before they
smell yer stinkin hide. WAUGH
