An Antidote Against Arminianism

An Antidote Against Arminianism by Christopher Ness is a compact but forceful defense of the doctrines of sovereign grace. Written by an English Nonconformist preacher, this work addresses the five chief points associated with Arminianism: conditional predestination, universal redemption, sufficient grace in all, free will in conversion, and the possibility of true saints finally falling away.

Ness argues for the biblical doctrines of predestination, particular redemption, effectual calling, and final perseverance. He presents God’s decree as eternal, unchangeable, absolute, free, discriminating, and extensive, while answering objections raised against the Reformed view of salvation.

This public domain classic is republished for modern readers seeking a clear, historic, and unapologetic defense of Calvinistic theology. It is especially suited for pastors, students of doctrine, and readers interested in the old Protestant controversy over grace, election, redemption, conversion, and perseverance.