I don't like the term, "Calvinism." I believe in the Doctrinea od Grace. Calvin didn't write a speck of the Bible. He taught the Doctrines of Grace which any good minister that sees the beauty of salvation by Grace can preach if GOD gives him the liberty of the Spirit and blesses him to preach there of.
EPH 2:1 Quickeneth
Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by ray Marshall, Jun 25, 2009.
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Ooh, I feel a thread hijack attempt coming on. So, to forestall it, I'm creating a new thread on Sugar-Coated Cuss Words. Should a Christian say Gee?
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I have been saying that since I have been on this Forum. The Doctrines of Grace or the Sovereignty of God in Salvation are Biblical. Calvinism, taken in its entirety, has some errors such as infant baptism. Also there is so much bias against the term Calvinism among Baptists that its use is counterproductive. Furthermore, there is more to the Doctrines of Grace than TULIP. -
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TULIP
T: Total Depravity
U: Unconditional Election
L: Limited Atonement
I: Irresistible Grace
P: Perseverance of the Saints
Some years ago while teaching a SS Class the book of Ephesians I used the term the "Multifaceted Gem of Salvation". I discussed those facets as follows:
1. Election
2. Regeneration
3. Union with Jesus Christ
4. Effectual Calling
5. Conversion
5a. Saving Faith
5b. Repentance
6. Pardon
7. Justification [by faith]
8. Adoption
9. Sanctification
10. Perseverance
11. Assurance
12. Glorification
The above list is basically the same as Martyn Lloyd-Jones uses in his book, God the Holy Spirit, though I did not follow his exact order.
I spent little time talking about Total Depravity, Limited Atonement, or Irresistible Grace since most of the class was at least Arminian to some extent and I did not consider it profitable. I thought the above discussion properly presented would establish in their minds the truth of the Doctrines of Grace or the Sovereignty of God in Salvation.
It is my opinion that the entire Bible from the first words in the book of Genesis, In the beginning God created to the last words in the book of Revelation, The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you all. Amen, are a testimony to the Sovereignty of God. By Sovereignty is meant, not simply the omnipotence of God, but the exercise of that omnipotence in the governing of all things. Similarly, from the covering of the nakedness of Adam and Eve with the skins of animals slain by God, to the birth of Jesus Christ-God the Son, His death and resurrection, and finally to the declaration of His return in power and glory, Scripture clearly declares the Sovereignty of the Triune God in Salvation. He not only takes the initiative in Salvation but completes that good work.
Philippians 1:6 KJV Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
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The above Post #90 is not intended to present a chronological order of the events mentioned. However, I do believe that the first event in the Salvation of the Elect is Regeneration or the "rebirth", consistent with John 3 and Ephesians 2, and the Effectual Call must precede the exercise of the Gift of Faith.
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