One misconception about Calvinism that seems to be prevalent is the idea that Calvinism somehow ruins missions and evangelism. My answer to this, however, isn’t necessarily a negation, but it’s also not an affirmation. In a way, Calvinism does ruin the modern understanding of evangelism and missions. At the same time, it upholds the call … Continue reading
One thing must be understood: Calvin’s view of salvation is merely an extension of his overall view on God’s sovereignty. In other words, it’s extremely difficult to accept the “five points” without first accepting some presuppositions. The first presupposition that must be acknowledged is that though man does take some part in the acquisition of … Continue reading
I want to start a series (and I have no idea how long it will last or what all it will consist of) on Re-thinking Calvinism. It seems that there are many misconceptions about what Calvinism is, for both Calvinists and non-Calvinists. The goal of this series is to dispel myths about Calvinism and also confront many … Continue reading