I would encourage you to pick up a book called "Truth in All Its Glory: Commending the Reformed Faith by William Edgar. I am about half way through the book and am enjoying the sweetness in which the reformed faith is treated historically and contemporaneously. I do think that it might encourage you to present the reformed faith as being the biblical faith for that is truly what it is. TULIPs may indeed be as you noted, certain particular distinctives that were designed to counter heresies that threatened the church.
I found my copy at the
http://www.wtsbooks.com/ for they do have good prices. It is also available at Puritan & Reformed who published the work:
http://www.prpbooks.com/inventory.html?t...59312812110dc78Publisher's comments:
• A winsome introduction to Reformed theology • Commends the richness and beauty of a Reformed worldview yet is not uncritical of abuses associated with it • Traces origins and implications for the church and its calling in the world • Shows sensitivity to issues and challenges before the Church
This guided tour of the Reformed faith highlights the glory of God’s truth and grace. William Edgar takes us first to the historical roots of the Reformed tradition and then leads us through its major doctrines, including God, the trinity, revelation, creation, the fall, redemption, and the church. He gives special attention to the doctrines of salvation and makes suggestions for further understanding and application of a Reformed worldview to our age. An introduction to Reformed theology, Truth in All Its Glory can be used formally, for example, in a study group or membership class, or less formally, by friends who hope to introduce friends to the Reformed faith.
William Edgar (D.Th., University of Geneva) is professor of apologetics at Westminster Theological Seminary. His published works include The Face of Truth, Reasons of the Heart, and articles on cultural apologetics, the music of Brahms, and African-American life.
Pages: 296
ISBN: 0-87552-794-9
Publication Date: 10/15/2004
