C. Matthew McMahon
Christian Preacher
First Official *Contest* at A Puritan\'s Mind for the PB
Okay ladies and gentleman.....
The First Official A Puritan's Mind Book Contest!
I want to put out a contest for the benefit of posting a new article at A Puritan's Mind. I've researched a bit, but can't seem to find the "official" first usage of the acronym TULIP. We all talk about how we love the doctrines of grace in the theological formulation TULIP - but who came up with it? I want to write an historical article on its beginnings.
Now, we know Dordt came up with the five points. BUT, where was the first usage documented of the acronym T.U.L.I.P.? Who came up with it? Was it a clever preacher? Was it a university theologian? It HAS to be documented somewhere. I can't find it. Can you?
Here is the challange:
The first person to find a cited source, a legitimate source, will win the prize of any books you want from RHB up to $200.
So, whoever finds this source, will get with me, and we'll place an order at Reformation Heritage Books for whatever you choose, up to $200.
Let's have some fun!
{In the voice of John Cleese from the first scene of *Rat Race*} - Okay then everybody....Go..........begin..........off you go!
EDIT:
There are no rules here. If you want to call your theological professor, librarian assistant, the Library of Congress, go for it!
First person to cite the answer wins.
[Edited on 4-14-2006 by C. Matthew McMahon]
Okay ladies and gentleman.....
The First Official A Puritan's Mind Book Contest!
I want to put out a contest for the benefit of posting a new article at A Puritan's Mind. I've researched a bit, but can't seem to find the "official" first usage of the acronym TULIP. We all talk about how we love the doctrines of grace in the theological formulation TULIP - but who came up with it? I want to write an historical article on its beginnings.
Now, we know Dordt came up with the five points. BUT, where was the first usage documented of the acronym T.U.L.I.P.? Who came up with it? Was it a clever preacher? Was it a university theologian? It HAS to be documented somewhere. I can't find it. Can you?
Here is the challange:
The first person to find a cited source, a legitimate source, will win the prize of any books you want from RHB up to $200.
So, whoever finds this source, will get with me, and we'll place an order at Reformation Heritage Books for whatever you choose, up to $200.
Let's have some fun!
{In the voice of John Cleese from the first scene of *Rat Race*} - Okay then everybody....Go..........begin..........off you go!
EDIT:
There are no rules here. If you want to call your theological professor, librarian assistant, the Library of Congress, go for it!
First person to cite the answer wins.
[Edited on 4-14-2006 by C. Matthew McMahon]