Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation

Taught by Dr. Lane G. Tipton, this course combines exegetical, biblical, and systematic theology to set forth the glorious truth of the Reformed doctrine of the plan of salvation.

Format

Online
Course

Duration

3 hours and 49 minutes

Subtitles Included

English, Spanish

Price

$397
Free

Course Overview

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Taught by Dr. Lane G. Tipton, this course combines exegetical, biblical, and systematic theology to set forth the glorious truth of the Reformed doctrine of the plan of salvation.

Building upon the work of Benjamin B. Warfield in his classic book, The Plan of Salvation, students will examine historical views of the plan of salvation, such as Pelagianism, Roman Catholicism, various forms of Arminianism, post-Reformation Lutheranism, and Calvinism. As the course unfolds, Dr. Tipton will ask and answer the following basic questions: Who saves? How does God save? On what basis does God save?

Dr. Tipton concludes the course with a defense of Calvinism in light of biblical teaching drawn from Romans 9:6–24 and Ephesians 1:3–14.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Distinguish between biblical, exegetical, and systematic theology, and explain how these theological disciplines interrelate and contribute to a coherent and faithful understanding of the plan of salvation.

Differentiate between historical views of the plan of salvation—including Pelagianism, Roman Catholicism, Arminianism, Lutheranism, and Calvinism—by evaluating how each view answers the questions: Who saves? How does God save? On what basis does God save?

Articulate the biblical and systematic foundations of unconditional election as taught in Romans 9 and Ephesians 1, emphasizing God’s sovereign grace in choosing, redeeming, and sealing a people for himself through the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Apply the doctrine of salvation to personal faith and worship, demonstrating how God's eternal, sovereign, and gracious plan of redemption produces humility, assurance, and joy in the life of the believer.

Resources and Information

Accreditation
Course Materials
Certification
Reformed Forum is an approved provider of Continuing Education Units through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). As of 5/14/2025, this course is approved by ACSI for 3.82 Bible CEUs. Take this course for ACSI CEU credit.

Course Handouts (English)

Course Handouts (Spanish)

Each lesson concludes with a brief quiz, which will assist you in assessing your progress. The questions are multiple choice or true/false. Each question is designed to reinforce basic points of the lectures and to provide a means of self-assessment.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will have the option to download a certificate of completion on the main course page.

Course Lessons

Your Teacher

Patrick Jones - Course author

Lane G. Tipton

Dr. Lane G. Tipton is pastor of Trinity Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Easton, Pennsylvania and Fellow of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Reformed Forum.

Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation

Taught by Dr. Lane G. Tipton, this course combines exegetical, biblical, and systematic theology to set forth the glorious truth of the Reformed doctrine of the plan of salvation.

Format

Online
Course

Duration

3 hours and 49 minutes

Subtitles Included

English, Spanish

Price

$397
Free