Calvinism is not a cult

The Doctrines of Grace are so sweet to the taste. Each point is indeed a delicacy. I praise God for His Amazing Grace.

sdg!

 

Calvinism is a theological position, not a cult.
Arminianism is the same way--a theological postion.
One may argue for one position, both positions, or neither postion.
But in this forum one cannot label it as a cult as it does not fit the criteria of a cult.

 

That sounds a little creepy.

 

Makes sense to me.

 

Calvinism was birth through the womb of a whore (Rome), it is the daughter of Mystery Babylon.

Baptists that claim to be calvinists need to stop calling themselves Baptist straight away, you're not, you're just REFORMED Roman Catholics.
That's all you are. All your "great" reformers wanted to do was to reform that old skank of Rome, she that is drunk on the blood of the saints of Jesus.
How can anyone in their right mind think that Christianity came out of Pagan Rome, are you all insane (by the looks on this forum I would say most of you truly are insane)?

This thread is a shame for this forum, you calvinists are a shame even unto yourself.

The apostasy is truly upon us when Baptists chose to name themselves Reformed Roman Catholics, and this the same people that has murdered the Baptists through the ages. What a shameful display, but I doubt you have any shame, I have yet to meet a calvinist that had any shame whatsoever, all high on their little intellects and the doctorates.

Go back to your mommy in Rome and stop defiling the name Baptist.

 

Where is socialist land?

Cheers,

Jim

PS. How can one be a baptist in a no baptist socialist land?

 

As a non-calvinist I must say this:

1. As believers we are known for our love one to another, this seems lacking in your post.

2. Please refer back to #1.

Were you not saved by the Grace of God like I? and should you not in grace love your brethren remembering from whence you came?

 

The shame here is that although I wanted to believe this was a botched satire, I know there realy are people that think this way.

It'll be interesting to see if this guy stops in for another drive-by atomic blast and if he does how many times he can do it before getting banned.

 

Why do fools have to keep repeating what people have said? This is getting to be worse than silly threads like this one on the BB

 

Wow, what an ugly drive by post.

 

Wow, what an ugly drive by post. Plus, I've never heard of Socialist Land. And, while I don't agree with socialism this view is not opposed to Baptists that I know of.

 

He won't be around long.

 

Let's see.He made five posts in Feb. of last year and two so far this Feb.If he attempts three more of the same vintage this month he will indeed be banned.

The thing is he never introduced himself initially.He just came out of the box swinging.But TCGreek did welcome him way back when.

Where does all that hate come from?

 

I generally don't allow myself to dislike any individual until I have had quite a bit of personal interaction with that individual, but I am becoming very tempted to make an exception, here, rather than wait.

And I'm also pretty sure I have not often been accused of being any "calvinist" by very many I've ever encountered, either.

Ed

 

I always say that we need to be careful while studying the mind of God ----- its the "finite" studying the "infinite"

I wouldn't say that Calvinism is a cult----but some "thinkers" can easily get "eaten up" with the "ism"-----I believe some can get addicted to the study of Calvinism---like an old whino reaching for his Jack Daniel's---some need their "daily" shot of Calvin

 

What Calvinists need "their daily shots of Calvin"?! Be careful not to say things which are untrue.Calvinists need their daily infusion of God's Word.

Your analogies are in dire need of reform I must say.In this case you are like BSL.

 

Calvinists need their daily infusion of God's word------thats true----lets just make sure its God's word they are infused with and not some word from Calvin----every believer, whether labeled a Calvinist or not need "daily bread"


"Your analogies are in dire need of reform . . ."

Whats wrong, Rippon-----did I hit you below the belt?? I'm not out to get 'cha---what does the Bible say?? "The wicked flee when no one pursues"

 

You are intentionally perpetuating an old,worn-out stereotype.How many denials do we have to issue before you will cease and desist?

Yes,you did hit below the belt.You have been insultingly unfair.Just stop with your intentional misrepresentations even if clothed with what you might think are only humorous jabs.You are not advancing any argument from your side of the aisle.And that proverb you cited has nothing whatsoever to do with our discussion.

 

Among the suggestions for "Reforming" a Baptist church, from the Founders site:


Establish spiritual credibility in the church before making your move.

Initially accomodate in some way the congregation's expectation of an altar call. Remember it is just ignorance and the fallen nature that motivates their belief in the invitation system.

Don't tackle the whole church, first just initiate a select group of men into the doctrines of grace and get them installed as church "elders".

Avoid using the terms Calvinism, Reformed, etc. from the pulpit.

Use a carefully screened book table to introduce people to Presbyterian and Reformed authors, starting with little things at first.

Stand behind old Calvinist creeds, etc, culled from your church's archives.

Use preaching as your weapon.

Prepare yourself to be attacked by unregenerate and religiously ignorant deacons.

 

If it's a biblical principal, then preach it. The 5 points of Bible should be preached and the members should be willing to receive it. It is the most hated doctrines in the Bible and if he doesn't preach it, then he isn't worth the salt in his bread. There's things in the Bible that I don't like but it's there and I am willing to accept it. Cowards in the pulpit is one of the problems that plagued the church throughout the century's . Do not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. Look at our nation now. We are not pleasing GOD. Remember what JESUS told PETER befor he assended into Heave. Feed my sheep, feed my lambs, feed my sheep.
He didn't tell peter to make sheep. That is the promises of GOD that he will save his sheep without any help from man.