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Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by Yeshua1, Dec 10, 2013.

  1. Rippon

    Rippon Well-Known Member
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    Well,you alone do not have the authority to determine for Christian doctrine what Calvinism is and is not. Calvinists do not have to match every iota of what John Calvin held --even Presbyterians don't hold to that pretension.
    I tend to go along with that. But your "points" are of your own derivation. Many within Calvinism would say theat a 4-pointer is self-contradictory. Perhaps they are "Calvinistic" rather than really being a Calvinist.

    True. But many Arminians would say they believe in predestination also --yet differ radically with the same doctrine as believed by Calvinists.
    Of course one can.
    True. Calvinists do not believe in the seven sacraments as taught by Roman Catholicism.

    Because you have misunderstood what Calvinism is and is not. John Calvin's teachings on every nuance of theology is not the be-all and end-all in order to be considered a Calvinist.

    Like Spurgeon --I believe in what Calvin taught --"in the main." And yes, it would be a good idea to read much of what Calvin wrote and preached if you are granted a few decades of life --not utterly necessary --but a worthwhile pursuit. C.H.S. also said that the term "Calvinism" is short-hand for the doctrines of grace. It has been so for several centuries now.
     
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    Think this OP has allowed us to see that within the church, there are indeed differing opinions on just whatexactle it means to have one seen as being a 'real calvinist!"
     
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