Recent content by Simon129

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    Hello all

    Thank you, tturt.
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    Hello all

    Thank you, Anhelya.
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    Calvinism and Lutheranism

    Thank you for your explanation, Resha. Anglican churches are found everywhere in Sydney, where I live. That explains why I see so many Christians here taking up Calvinism/reformed orthodox.
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    Calvinism and Lutheranism

    Thank you for your stats, David. I think you are right. Calvinism and Lutheranism apparently have the same impact nowadays in terms of members. However, Calvinism went to America and other continents while Lutheranism stayed in Europe. In Sydney, there are only a few Lutheran churches...
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    Calvinism and Lutheranism

    Hi David, I reckon that a lot of the Christians, and pastors in many non-denominational churches are calvanistic. I have never heard lay people or pastors talking about or following Lutheranism. Indeed, back to 1600s, Calvin's theology were adopted in France and Netherland and even parts of...
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    Calvinism and Lutheranism

    I wonder if there could be social and political reasons that have made Calvin's theology more acceptable ...
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    Calvinism and Lutheranism

    I reckon that may have been one of the key reasons.
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    Calvinism and Lutheranism

    Could some people please explain why Calvinism would become more widely spread than Lutheranism?
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    Hello all

    Thank you!
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    Hello all

    My name is Simon. I have been a Christian for over 10 years and would like to learn more about theology. Thanks.
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    How can I know I am saved

    I am sorry to hear that your husband discourages your faith in Christ. I hope you will persevere and get encouragement from this forum. Will pray for you.
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    Do Calvinists teach that one must struggle spiritually to inherit the Kingdom?

    I think the Bible tells us that there will be trials and temptations along the way. Why do you ask specifically calvinists?
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    Billy Graham denies Jesus is the only Way

    Hi, I think BG is saying that, Jesus is the way/path. If you walk it, you will have eternal life. If you know it but not walk it, you will be damned. If you dunno Jesus, you will not walk the way/path. Whether you may be saved or damned, only God know. Does it sound better?