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The Practical Implications of Calvinism

Discussion in 'Calvinism & Arminianism Debate' started by Humble Disciple, Jul 30, 2021.

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    Anti-Calvinists often make claims about the practical implications of Calvinism, such as Calvinism somehow being anti-mission, that have little to nothing to do with what Calvinists actually believe.

    This article presents nine positive aspects of Calvinism if it were actually true:
    Some Practical Implications of Calvinism

    Of these nine points, are there any that you would disagree with, and if so, why? Can you please explain how any of these points is not reflective of what Calvinism is in reality?

    I am not posting this to start a debate, but only that there can hopefully be better understanding of why Calvinists believe what they do. Not only are the five points of Calvinism Biblical, there are practical benefits for our everyday lives that are presented in the above article.

    Is anyone able to explain how these practical implications presented aren't true?
     
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    Throughout the New Testament, we are told that God's elect aren't just chosen to salvation, but also chosen to service and chosen to obedience. If you really believe that, it should influence how you live out your faith. If predestination has no practical significance to our daily lives, then we're interpreting it wrong.

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    If Calvinism is true, we can be assured that God will use our preaching to draw His elect unto Himself:

     
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    Calvinism is the antidote to theological liberalism. No one who rejects the infallibility of scripture, the uniqueness of Jesus as Lord and Savior, the sanctity of traditional marriage, etc. is a Calvinist, but many non-Calvinists do, while believing in their own free will to do so.
     
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