List of 20th-century Calvinist and Reformed theologians - FamousFix List I know there are some whose solution is that God limits Himself so that He is not all-knowing; I dont see this in Scripture. I am sorry that you feel this way, because it does sound like you just want an open field assault on Calvinism and for Calvinists to hold their tongue. A person who has been abused should get A LOT of leeway in airing their feelings, because for a time (maybe a LONG time), the value of their free expression is more important than trying to protect a viewpoint. Cant wait to read the comments section of Dees forthcoming post to Calvinists. There are many bite marks on my tongue. It doesnt conform to our sense of fairness and love. I think this post was a great step toward making those folks feel more welcome. every denomination that isn't explicitly Calvinist: all of them except Presbyterians and Reformed, every denomination that is explicitly non-Calvinist: Methodists, Pentecostals, Adventists, Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox. Baptist commentaries are the work of scholars and pastors who have served and ministered within the Baptist branch of the Christian faith. 1 Cor. Calvinism stopped making sense to me when I was grieving the loss of my son last year. LOVE, this comment at a whole, Muff. That article Early Jesus Freak Movement Hollywood Free Paper country As Sixties(TM) as Rowan & Martins Laugh-In and then some. I follow Christ. I dont know why I didnt think of this earlier. whats wrong with mess anyway? The greatness of God must be understood in a different way because this construct caused harm so deep that it tore into the core of me and made me wish for eternal death. I have been given books and literature from Calvinism may be cool right now, but it doesnt reflect the God I have known and loved for over 40 years. Calvin is a little deep to get through, not to mention that the language structure is about 500 years old and not written in English. Last year when I was sued, I had heard of Calvinism, but didnt really know what and how it had affected/influenced me personally. The same dynamic that caused Charles Darwin to say I am not a Darwinist and Karl Marx to say I am not a Marxist? He said he found comfort from it. But if you think about it, thats not all that surprising. In this final submission on this series, I interact with the [] And of course, that is just RC Sproul, though I do know this idea of primary and secondary causes has been around for a while and is not primarily a Calvinist idea. Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by bjonson, Jan 10, 2006. http://www.biblebelievers.net/Calvinism/kjcalvn1.htm, http://www.thebereancall.org/Search_Search.aspx?SectionID=1359&search=calvin, http://www.geocities.com/calvinismheresy/calvinismmain.html, http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/False%20Doctrines/heresies_of_calvinism.htm, http://www.swrb.ab.ca/newslett/actualNLs/RHNarmin.htm. Never once did I hear the word Calvin. This soteriological view is named after him because he is best remembered for his plethora of writings on this theological subject. Im not saying that her description is completely off, but its far from the God of Scripture. To me, being fed pat answers is more analogous to being fed sawdust because fibre is good for you. I was pointing out that this is an issue that goes beyond Reformed theology. Who are the New Calvinists, and what are the beliefs of New Calvinism Open Discussion Page, 1 Corinthians 2:6-3:4Psalm 28:1-9Proverbs 20:24-25. I think it means that God is aware of every molecule (which He created, of course), and that none of them escapes His will. In spite of the current emphasis on Neo-Calvinism, it is still a minority position. Thats what I think the intention of this blog post was. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. So, does God elect people who are only a little totally depraved as opposed to those who are totally totally depraved? Its very difficult and exhausting having a conversation with people who claim you never, ever get their views correct. Need I say that an airtight perfect system spanning 2400+ pages and written by a young lawyer smacks of know-it-all with a bit of OCD? Recommendations for Non-Calvinistic Resources from - RadioPublic 2. The Bible? The title suggests hes going to argue that something I dont agree with and Cavlinists historically do not believe is false. In fact, as Sproul describes what he sees as the sovereignty if God, his view is the latter- that God exercises his sovereignty by choosing what he allows and what he does not. That is why we are doing our darndest to look at these issues and try to find a bridge. Here is the question. The simple interpretation of total depravity is this: because you are human (totally), you are perpetually and inexorably morally corrupt, and the only way you can understand any truth is if God functionally does it for you via the doctrine of arbitrary election. I am not saying that you or anyone else *shouldnt* feel that way that would be absurd. Ever Wonder if Someone Was a Calvinist? Here is the Big List I dont want to do either of those things, and I dont want to argue about it any more. I think of it as humility and respecting my limitations, but I understand the line between humility and doublethink is quite thin. The person who said this will one day stand before God and have to explain why hepronouncedyou, a child of God who is now standing withthe throngs of heaven with a crown on your head, a non-Christian. Both groups will say you dont understand their views/religion, or they say you are misrepresenting them (even if you really are not and have read lots of books by ex, or current, members of their groups who explain what the group believes). This is a corollary to Julie Anne Smith's story above. They are his laws; they are not independent in nature. JeffB Great question and Im glad you asked. CALVIN! The WCF clearly states that God is not the author of sin. We pulled no punches, but I believe we came away with a greater respect for each other and, dare I say, love. So very reasonable. When I look at myself, I think of my own salvation from a TULIP perspective. All are welcome to participate. In some respects we all do that. After all, you could be wrong. I believe that I am endowed by my Creator with the power to put an end to the vast majority of human misery and suffering in this life It begins with me as a single drop in a vast ocean. Rank No. If you had simply read the Bible, you would know that you are filled with the lies of the devil! It was their belief and in my mind, their belief only affects them. Ive learned a lot since then. God doesnt have internal conflicts, though sometimes the Bible portrays it this way to make a point. I became involved in the Way my freshman year in college here in N.C. (Greensboro). Groovy, man. It was your comment about illogic that got me to thinking. Calvinism Jesse Morrell. It means you are thinking for yourself and we encourage you to continue to be the loyal opposition. Should the conversation be halted? I dont know how else God can allow his creation to be truly free, if he steps in each and every time somebody decides to hurt somebody else, or if He removes all evil from society all the time. He also read the Gospel of John for the first time, (it was given to him), while smoking pot. As for my content, I think the Nicene Creed covers a lot of it. I understand its maddening to shoot at a moving target. (Keep in mind Sproul Jr.s insistence that God always acts according to his strongest desire.). Does that make my stance clearer? B. So thankful to be free, now. We each probably believe that the venue we hold to is the best and most accurate. whose beliefs have little to do with either Calvin or Arminius. There are 5 major points of disagreement between Calvinists and Arminians. Cheers you on. 5:11-14 (cf. (Okay, Calvin-haters, have at me for this unforgivable understatement. Push back is not the same thing as not wanting people to be honest. Welcome to Baptist Board, a friendly forum to discuss the Baptist Faith in a friendly surrounding. "Eastview Christian Church pastor, Mike Baker, resigns after son, Caleb Baker, is fired from Central Christian Church for adultery" Why? But to have to constantly think, Must remember its for Gods glory is sheer legalism and bondage. I much prefer interacting with the Holy Spirit and reading Scripture. Can we not make allowance for Gods ways to be different from ours? You may be sad that we all dont get what you get about Calvinism (and Im sad that you dont see it my way lol), but we dont need to dwell there. Im not saying that they are incapable of making the mistake, but, since you say that this is what many people come away with, it could be that they communicated it poorly. We are glad that you do. But RC, as a neo-Cal intellectual, is, I think, trying to avoid what so many Calvinists do with regularity, and have no problem with it: concede that at the root of what they believe are ideas that simply cannot be reconciled. Calvinism did not start with John Calvin. With all due respect to the Jeffs, look at their root assumption, and the glaring contradiction: they constantly maintain that TRUTH as a function of God can by no means be apprehended by finite humans, and yet resolutely declare in the same breath that this is the very proof of the soundness of their doctrine. That article Early Jesus Freak Movement Hollywood Free Paper country As Sixties(TM) as Rowan & Martins Laugh-In and then some. An Introduction To Calvinism & Arminianism | Tim Challies I too have read Olson s book as well and appreciate his gentle spirit. Why is Calvin even part of the discussion, period? But this is not a problem of Calvinism only, its a problem that all who believe in an all powerful, good God have to contend with. I never met Calvin myself, and as my History of Science supervisor at uni said nobody has ever devised a means to psychoanalyse the dead, so I can only guess at what went on in Calvins head. They think they are helping and by knowing what they believe about Calvinism, it will be of comfort to them. Can God repair things? It is nice to meet someone who remembers.If you dont mind me prying, where did you grow up? Famous Calvinists - Coming In The Clouds @ Daisy: Online discussions of religion and politics usually end by going up in flames, with a lot of nastiness to boot. My hubby got his first spiritual stirrings while watching a live performance of, Jesus Christ Superstar. Where Did All These Calvinists Come From? - The Gospel Coalition Righteousness: Imputed? The Calvinistas have just put a new spin on how to usurp Gods authority (the Holy Spirit) over the individual believer. Nope. F.B. I could not get past the point of believing that God had ordained my abuse until I discovered there was another way of putting the jigsaw together. Comments moving to the To Calvinist posts from this point. When I struggle with this, my answer is always to look at the Cross- it seems all theists must deal with a God who allows evil. The troubling trends in America's 'Calvinist revival' And when hubby realized he was a sinner in need of forgiveness, he knew nothing about Calvinism or Arminismhe just called himself a believer. What you believe is irrelevant. I dont think so, but Im pretty sure Spock was a Calvinist. How wonderful to remember those days! Accept that Calvinists findpeace in trusting that God has orchestrated even the specific tragedies in life. In other words, the Calvinists want you to agree that YOU have a FINITE mind and could be wrong. In SGM, most of us were pretty demure. The Calvinistas act on a lot of things. In this video, Jesse Morrell refutes the Calvinist doctrine that God is the author of sin. And I agree with this. My husbands extended family are Calvinists, his lovely aunts family goes to a Reformed (Calvinist) church in an area considered a Bible Belt in Canada (these are very small geographic regions, unlike the US, where it spans states, it spans about a county), the church is large, evangelical and allows women in all church leadership positions. As Ive said, the idea that evil exists at all with an all powerful and good God troubles me, and I do not have an answer for it. Or to say it differently, I loosely hold to the idea that God is in control of every molecule.
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