AdventuresinHomeschooling Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I am not seeking to start a large theological debate between Reformed/non-Reformed. There are plenty of those threads here. I have been heavily looking at God's Great Covenant from Classical Academic Press. I understand covenant theology is the framework for which the material is presented and appeals to me. I know they state they come from a Reformed perspective and follow the Westminster Confession of Faith. However, I am particularly concerned about predestination, irresistible grace and the key points of TULIP. Is this heavily presented in this curriculum? Given that this is a Bible curriculum, I want to ensure that this will meet my needs well. For those who have used it, what have you encountered? Do you think a non-Reformed believer could use it well as long as they were comfortable with covenant theology? I am looking specifically at the New Testament, but hope to do all four books eventually. P.S. Does anyone know when the 4th book is due? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3girls4me Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I have it but we haven't started yet. I would call them. I have talked to them about some of their other materials and they were very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 We've done the first book, and are a little over half way through the second. We go very very slowly. I don't think it (predestination) has come up. What I find to be most Reformed so far is the idea of God's sovereignty over people and events. Although we are Reformed, and this being our belief system, I am probably not as sensitive as one who does not believe that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I don't know and July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2att Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 We've done the first book, and are a little over half way through the second. We go very very slowly. I don't think it (predestination) has come up. What I find to be most Reformed so far is the idea of God's sovereignty over people and events. This. I have been through all three current books (though we did not do the workbooks, just read from the TE). I have not noticed a mention of predestination, but I agree that God's sovereignty has come up. I'm not reformed, but I'm comfortable with the sovereignty point of view, so it hasn't been an issue. I really liked the commentary, particularly in the NT book, and have been looking forward to the Acts book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in VA Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 This. I have been through all three current books (though we did not do the workbooks, just read from the TE). I have not noticed a mention of predestination, but I agree that God's sovereignty has come up. I'm not reformed, but I'm comfortable with the sovereignty point of view, so it hasn't been an issue. I really liked the commentary, particularly in the NT book, and have been looking forward to the Acts book. What a good idea. I've wanted to do these books but have been hesitant to add another writing subject to my already easily exhausted and phobic writer and I didn't want her to start dreading Bible studies because of it. I love the idea of just reading the book. THANKS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventuresinHomeschooling Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Thank you all for your feedback. I am definitely comfortable with the sovereignty of God. I have emailed the publisher, specifically, about this question and am awaiting a response. The program looks like everything I want in a Bible program, and I am really excited to go through it. But given the importance of the subject, I wanted to make sure I had a heads up on things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amie Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Would you mind giving us an update if you receive a response from CAP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventuresinHomeschooling Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Gladly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventuresinHomeschooling Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Hello all, I heard back from the author, and she was so kind about my concerns. While the curriculum is from a Reformed perspective, the words "predestination" or "election" do not appear in the student book. There may be a phrase referring to "His people" or God choosing His people, and there would be additional notes on this in the teacher's manual, but for me, I think that is very easy to work around. I will just make sure I glance over each lesson ahead of time to make sure I have a heads up on anything. I am very excited about this curriculum. Classical Academic Press' curriculum as a whole seems very impressive to me, and I am excited to start their writing and spanish curriculum as well. Hoping for a great year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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