Let's suppose Calvinism is true. Why do many believers in Christ not affirm the Calvinistic soteriology? Great people of God like John Wesley, CS Lewis, Mother Teresa and many others rejected Calvinistic teaching and I'm asking why that is. If God's regeneration can irresistibly bring an individual to belief in the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, then why does it often fall short in bringing them all to a consistent understanding of how God saves?
In other words, why do some believers in Christ affirm Calvinistic doctrine while other do not? In my estimation there can only be three possible answers assuming that the Calvinistic dogma is true:
1. Calvinists are just smarter, wiser, more educated, or something which may give them cause to boast.
2. God elected some of the elect to be Calvinistic while passing by all the rest of us "lessor children of God.
3. God does irresistibly draw all true believers and those who reject Calvinism are not real Christians.
Which answer is correct and why?
Let's suppose Calvinism is true...then why don't all Christians believe it?
Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by Skandelon, Dec 26, 2009.
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It's the first one of course. :)
I am thinking of changing my signature to I don't know. :) -
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Christianity is live, we need to preach the Gospel and live as we are told.
It's not over till the fat lady sings, no that's not Scripture. :)
We can do well as Christians and bring His blessing.
I really care for the lost, if only I could be used to help save some. -
The Lord prayed that we might be one? Guess that prayer went unanswered.
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pinoybaptist Active MemberSite Supporter
That question can be asked the other way around as well:
Let's suppose Arminianism is true, then why aren't all Christians Arminians ? -
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pinoybaptist Active MemberSite Supporter
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The answer is very simple: Total Depravity.
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I think Calvinism is true because it is old.
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Not all Christians are Calvinists because they/we come from a variety of traditions, some of which do not focus on election, some of which root salvation in a particular institutional church, and some of which are individualistic. Even if you grant that Calvinism is true (whose Calvinism, by the way, and what variant?) we have to understand that people do not always affirm what is logical, demonstrable, or even what is best for them. Lots of factors enter into faith affirmations.
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From a Calvinists perspective, why do you think some (like me) do not believe in the doctrines of Calvin? I'm a Christian. I have the Holy Spirit residing in me. I love the scriptures and believe with my whole heart they are the very words of God.
So, why do I reject the TULIP? In your opinion. Don't hold back. I can take it. :) -
pinoybaptist Active MemberSite Supporter
I respect you too much, and love you too much in Christ, I refuse to "fight" with you.
I'll just lay down and give you my throat.:smilewinkgrin: -
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On a more cheerful note.
A tune to lift our poor spirits. :)
http://www.holyfear.net/?p=417
That's the view from my bedroom window btw.
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