"At last!...a balanced, well-crafted, stimulating (even provocative) video presentation of the biblical faith — with its world and life view — as recovered by the Reformation. It is a "must see" for all evangelical Christians." Dr. Cortez Cooper, former head of the MNA for the Presbyterian Church in America

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Just what is "Calvinism?" Does this teaching make man a deterministic robot and God the author of sin? What about free will? If the church accepts Calvinism, won’t evangelism be stifled, perhaps even extinguished? How can we balance God’s sovereignty and man’s responsibility? What are the differences between historic Calvinism and hyper-Calvinism? Why did men like Augustine, Luther, Calvin, Spurgeon, Whitefield, Edwards and a host of renowned Protestant evangelists deny the Arminian definition of free will and label it heresy? Why did the Roman Catholic Church condemn the Reformed teaching of predestination and election and embrace free will theology? And why do so many Protestants, perhaps unwittingly, agree with Rome on this issue?

Amazing Grace — The History and Theology of Calvinism is the first video documentary that answers these and other related questions. This fascinating three-part, four-hour presentation is detailed enough so as to not gloss over the controversy. At the same time, it is broken up into ten "Sunday-school-sized" sections to make the rich content manageable and accessible for the average viewer.

Part One explores the history of the debate. It begins with the pivotal dispute between Augustine and Pelagius and continues through the semi-pelagian controversy; focusing particularly on the debate between Martin Luther and Desiderius Erasmus. Many viewers will be shocked to discover that free-will theology was NOT the doctrine of the Reformation but instead the teaching of an increasingly apostate Roman Catholic Church. The history section ends with a definitive historical explanation of the issues that arose during the Calvinist/Arminian controversy. By examining the five points of Arminianism and the Synod of Dort’s response, the viewer will clearly see that the Protestant Church understood how the Gospel would be compromised if Arminianism prevailed.

Part Two opens the Word of God, our ultimate authority for life and faith. The five points of Arminianism are put on trial as what would later come to be known as the "five points of Calvinism" are clearly and forcefully presented.

Part Three asks and answers the provocative question: If Calvinism is true, if God is absolutely sovereign; then why should we evangelize? It also explores the vital issue of how to and to whom the gospel should be presented so as to be faithful to the great doctrines of God’s sovereignty, man’s depravity, and the miracle of amazing grace.

Rich in graphics, dramatic vignettes, and biblical analogies, Amazing Grace — The History and Theology of Calvinism also features many of the finest reformed thinkers and pastors of our time: Dr. R.C. Sproul, Dr. D. James Kennedy, Dr. George Grant, Dr. Stephen Mansfield, Dr. Thomas Ascol, Dr. Thomas Nettles, Dr. Roger Schultz, Pastor Walt Chantry, Dr. Joe Morecraft, Dr. Ken Talbot, Pastor Walter Bowie and Dr. R.C. Sproul, Jr.

Come learn what the great Baptist preacher C.H. Spurgeon meant when he said, "...to deny Calvinism is to deny the gospel of Jesus Christ."

"This video series boldly, clearly, and winsomely sets forth the glorious, saving grace of God in its splendor and will help thousands to understand the gospel better and so to be filled with praise for their Savior." Dr. E. Calvin Beisner, Associate professor of historical theology and social ethics, Knox Theological Seminary, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

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Submitted By: Stephen Boraman on 03/26/2007

I am a Calvinist. I bought the DVDs and watched them and learned some thing from them. By the Grace of God i count my self priviledged to be a Calvinist. Thank you for the treasure you have provided in the DVDs and I thank God for the gift He has given you to do it. I pray that God will continue to bless the site.

Submitted By: Raymond Min on 01/05/2007

This is one of the best teaching tools of the Christian faith. It clearly and in an easily understood method explain what Calvinism really teaches and the historicity of it's principal teachings going back to Augustine and ultimately back to the New Testament itself. I really enjoyed how the DVD wraps up the 5-points of Calvinism by applying it to the how and why we evangelize. Great job to the Apologetics Group.

Submitted By: James Dixon on 12/27/2006

This was an amazing DVD about Amazing Grace. Thank you. My recommendation is that it be purchased as a gift to your church or pastor/elder. Dr. Samuel Cole's review was correct. I cannot imagine why Fred Knapp took his position, but he is totally inaccurate. Last but not least, Daniel Chew Huicong provided a most gracious review. Plus-, I agree with Daniel -- that Eric Holmberg does an outstanding job of providing all the information one needs to discern doctrines of grace. To Eric Holmberg, I would suggest that you elaborate on your section about evangelism, perhaps another DVD?! ALL of us need encouragement and better examples about how to share the gospel while being fully immersed in the doctrines of grace. Though this DVD is over 4 hours long, let me compare it with another series: This Fall I spent over 75 hours playing and re-playing Curt Daniel's extensive study on Calvinism -- found here on Sermon Audio. I highly recommend Daniel's study -- plus Fred should take another look! The audio is exceptional -- likewise the video. The sample of top theologians and ministers who provided testimonial reinforcement of the points of discussion is impressive. Virtually all of the major "preachers" of the doctrines of grace that I have been following for the past decade are included in this DVD, or are referenced: D. James Kennedy, R. C. Sproul, Ray Comfort, John MacArthur, Tom Nettles . . . and the list goes on. Highly recommended, and yes it is a 10 on a scale of 10. Dr. Jim Dixon