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Are you a Calvinist or Arminian?

Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by jw, Feb 8, 2006.

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  1. Calvinist (5 pointer)

    50.0%
  2. Calvinist (4 pointer)

    1.9%
  3. Arminian

    37.0%
  4. Neither / Undecided / Explained below...

    11.1%
  5. I like traffic lights!

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. jw

    jw New Member

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    Well, which is it?
     
  2. webdog

    webdog Active Member
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    I voted neither. See my thread on the Free Grace position for more clarity why.
     
  3. EdSutton

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    I really wanted to vote for 'I like traffic lights', because that makes far nore sense than attempting to box God and man into two, almost equally falacious, 'theological systems'. :rolleyes: Especially, when there is no material difference between the two, in the final analysis! :eek: :rolleyes:


    I, too, am part of the so-called 'Free Grace' position, the name of which is, by definition, redundant. [​IMG]
    Ed
     
  4. Helen

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    I'm a biblical Christian. So I voted 'neither.'
     
  5. StefanM

    StefanM Well-Known Member
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    I had to vote neither because I am not a full Arminian, but I am not a Calvinist either. I am more Arminian than Calvinist, though.

    I'm either a 3-point Arminian or a 2-point Calvinist. Take your pick.
     
  6. Mexdeaf

    Mexdeaf New Member

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    I voted neither as I am a "Rician", if I am anything man-made.

    John R. Rice said at one time, something to the effect of "Why be a Calvinist or an Arminian? Why not be a Biblicist?" That statement has stuck with me through the years.

    Where Calvinism agrees with the Bible I am on board and where Amininism agrees with the Bible I am on board.
     
  7. Artimaeus

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    How come if everybody picked "neither" it is only 50% on the poll??? I picked neither.
     
  8. Joseph_Botwinick

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    5 Point Calvinist

    Joseph Botwinick
     
  9. StraightAndNarrow

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    I voted neither because I believe the Bible supports elements of both theological positions. In my approach towards evangelism I am much more Armenian.
     
  10. Petrel

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    Picked "neither" as well. I really don't like traffic lights. I think they're a necessary evil.
     
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    5 Point Calvinist
     
  12. whatever

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    I'm a biblical Christian. So I voted 'Calvinist'.
     
  13. Ransom

    Ransom Active Member

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    Mexdeaf said:

    John R. Rice said at one time, something to the effect of "Why be a Calvinist or an Arminian? Why not be a Biblicist?"

    Amen to "Biblicism"! So I chose "Calvinist."
     
  14. donnA

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    going with scripture, calvinist.
     
  15. bjonson

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    I believe in following the scriptures, so I voted "Calvinist" because that position best represents biblical soteriology.

    I prefer to call it "fundamental" or "reformed" since I do not follow John Calvin; I follow the scriptures. But, the moniker stuck and it's here to stay I guess.
     
  16. saturneptune

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    Actually, I am a Calmeanist. I chose God before the foundation of the earth. [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  17. StefanM

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    Yikes...can you feel the subtle barbs from our Calvinist friends?
     
  18. Tom Butler

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  19. Dr. Bob

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    5 pointer, of course.

    "Salvation is 100% God and 0% Bob, or it is not grace"
     
  20. russell55

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    5 pointer, too....and biblicist.
     
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