Contains essays on the five points of Calvinism from Paige Patterson, Richard Land, David L. Allen, Steve Lemke, Kenneth Keathley, and others, discussing John 3:16, depravity, atonement, and other issues related to Calvinist theology.;Sermon on John 3:16 / Jerry Vines -- Total depravity / Paige Patterson -- Congruent election : understanding salvtion from an "eternal now" perspective / Richard Land -- The atonement : limited or universal? / David L. Allen -- A biblical and theological critique of irrestible grace / Steve W. Lemke -- Perseverance and assurance of the saints / Kenneth D. Keathley -- Was Calvin a "Calvinist"? John Calvin on the extent of the atonement / Kevin Kennedy -- The potential impact of Calvinist tendencies upon local Baptist churches / Malcolm B. Yarnell III -- The public invitation and Calvinism / R. Alan Streett -- Reflections on determinism and human freedom / Jeremy A. Evans -- Evil and God's sovereignty / Bruce A. Little.