Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0026297894337
Format: Full Screen, Color, Digital Sound
Label: The Apologetics Group
Manufacturer: The Apologetics Group
Number Of Items: 2
Publication Date: 2004
Publisher: The Apologetics Group
Running Time: 257 minutes
Sales Rank: 21863
Studio: The Apologetics Group
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
Features:- Producer: Nicene Council/The Apologetics Group
- Written by: Jerry Johnson
- Encoding: Region Free
- DVD Release Date: October, 2004
- Time Running: 4 hours 17 minutes
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Director: James Gelet Producer: The Apologetics Group Encoding: Region Free Discs: 2 Format: Color Aspect Ratio(s): 1.33:1 Audio Encoding: Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Rated: Unrated (General audience) Studio: The Apologetics Group DVD Release Date: October, 2004 Run Time: 4 hours 17 minutes
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Rating:  - Truth Unchanged
An important measurement that one can apply to determine the verity and reliability of a truth claim is to test its immutability over time. Real truth does not change. It withstands scrutiny, challenges, and calumnies throughout the ages without any need of retraction, revision, refinement, evolution or update. Upon learning the history and theology of Calvinism and Arminianism in this DVD, sincere reasonable students of the Bible would immediately sense there is something fishy about the Arminian doctrines merely by considering the fact they have undergone multiple contradictory changes from the days of Arminius; the traditional Arminianism; to their modern version in which the doctrine of the so-called prevenient grace was added as a significant deviation to answer the objections to the previous existing claims. Another modern deviation includes the death of Christ being the payment of sins, while the traditional view only claims Christ suffered for sinners, as quoted from Dr. J. Kenneth Gilder, a leading Arminian scholar.
On the other hand, to the best of my knowledge, the five points of Calvinism stand firm to this very day, and I dare to add, since before the creation of the world, without any addition, subtraction nor revision, because their solid-rock foundation is nothing but the inspired, inerrant and infallible Word of God.
Dr. Phillip Schaff puts it this way, as quoted in the DVD:
"Calvinism represents a consistent, logical, conservative orthodoxy; Arminianism ... Read More
Rating: - A Solid Presentation
Who could have thought that a presentation of Calvinism lasting nearly four and a half hours could keep me at rapt attention? Actually, I suppose most people who know me wouldn't be too terribly surprised. Amazing Grace - The History And Theology of Calvinism is an examination of the doctrines of grace, produced by The Apologetics Group. It is hosted by Eric Holmberg and is a collage of interviews, historical readings, Scripture and drama. It examines "life's greatest mystery, that man's question for meaning and redemption is in the end the story of the Lord `seeking and saving that which was lost.'"
The presentation is divided into three parts. The first provides the historical context to Calvinism, beginning with the dispute between Pelagius and Augustine. It continues to a discussion of semi-pelagianism, focusing particularly on the dispute between Luther and Erasmus. The section concludes with a brief examination of what came to be known as the five points of Calvinism.
The second part examines the Biblical basis to the doctrines of grace as summarized in the acronym TULIP. Each is examined in the light of the Arminian controversy, in the light of the Scripture, and in light of the impact a proper understanding of this doctrine has on the Christian walk. It concludes with an examination of how Arminian doctrine has damaged the testimony and work of the church.
The third and final section speaks about the necessity of evangelism and provides pointers on evangelizing ... Read More
Rating:  - Solid Calvinistic Theology, Very Poor Delivery
The DVD arrived quickly, but the audio and visual tracks were not synched. It made for very distracted viewing. When I tried to get in touch with the Apologetics Group, no joy. They never responded to e-mails and their phone number is mysteriously missing from their website. I'd love to keep and use this as a part of my library, but the condition makes it unusable.
Rating: - The bedrock of doctrine
This DVD has already received very good reviews that I can only echo. All I would add is just how important it is for any Christian, regardless of denomination, to understand the Biblical basis for any theological doctrine. This DVD explains step by step, the Reformed doctrine of salvation; and does so clearly and concisly, so that a laymen can understand it. It describes particularly well the Scriptural term, ELECTION. That God the Father, in His sovereignty, elects certain ones of the lost throughout mankind, from every tongue and nation, to salvation.
This Biblical truth is evident to any person who reads the Scriptures. Both Testaments expound on it at length. But people twist the plain understanding of the text to support their own religious philosphy that insists on the glory of man and his decision to be saved. We hear this preached all the time by educated preachers who should know better. Then it is repeated over and over by our trusted family and friends and think it must be true, because they are smart and sincere people, even though we realize decisional salvation is plainly unsupported by the Bible. We wind up expousing philosophy instead of Scriptural truth. What a mind bender this contradiction becomes as the years turn into decades, and the power of our salvation is stifled by confusion and delusion. There seems no end to the Arminian heresy all around us today.
That's why this DVD is so important to have and share with others. It clarifies the fundamental issues underpinning ... Read More
Rating: - Another Amazing Production from Eric Holmberg!
Amazing Grace: The History & Theology of Calvinism (Digitally Re-Mastered)
I'll admit it -- the whole sovereignty of God versus the free-will of man thing has been a conundrum for me ever since I started thinking about it as a young Christian. Eventually it became one of those issues I considered "too high for me" (like what the book of Revelation really means) - and I put my questions in the mental file marked "The Secret Things Belong to the Lord." (Deut. 29:29)
But the questions kept coming. When I prayed for people, could God change their heart unilaterally or was He waiting on them? Then I read passages like in Romans 9. So that put me on the other side of the coin, where Calvinism seemed to make God the author of evil and suffering. Why would He only save some if He loves the whole world? When I thought through these ideas, and the idea of man subverting the will of God because He wants everyone to be saved and yet many aren't, it made me reexamine my presuppositions.
This video did a great job of addressing the nagging questions in my mind and clearing away the fog. I highly recommend it. Even if it doesn't convince you of the Reformed position, it will focus your attention on the fundamental questions of specific doctrinal teachings on salvation and repentance, God's ultimate authority and sovereignty, man's will, and lots more... and it will get you thinking for sure. And that's a good thing.
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