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Antman_05
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i have come to the realisation that you can't be a 4 point Calvinest, i think that you could be a 1 point Calvinest but then i wouldn't really call you a Calvinest.
Does anyone else agree ??
Does anyone else agree ??
Antman_05 said:i have come to the realisation that you can't be a 4 point Calvinest, i think that you could be a 1 point Calvinest but then i wouldn't really call you a Calvinest.
Does anyone else agree ??
RedneckLutheran said:Could someone explain this whole "point" system?...I've been reading some of the stuff here for about a week now...and I've seen everything from 5 point to zero point (although I think that one was to force debate)...any help would be appreciated...
Antman_05 said:Hey Jono_ the book offer i'm up for it but somthing tells me it might take a lil while to get to me.
This sounds about right to me.puriteen18 said:Would denying Limited Atonement not be denying justice?
I see only three options:
1. Limited or Particular Atonement
2. Universalism
3. Redefine "atonement" so that it no longer means atonement. Claim that Christ suffered not the Father's wrath. Finally state that man is the author of faith and repentence, and that it is these apart from Christ that grant salvation.
I ask you, would any other conclusion not seem against reason or logic?
You and me both. Humility and patience are so very important.puriteen18 said:Nevertheless, I am still a learner and ever shall be; any correction would be most welcome.
Studying the flaws of your oppositions' arguments helps you to refine your arguments against those weaknesses. Know your "enemy."puriteen18 said:As for the "Chosen but Free" book, I would suggest torching it.
Imblessed said:Even though that L is in the middle, I'm sure that's the 5th "point" of Calvinism that most reject.
I'm just not sure how it can be rejected. It seems like such a logical conclusion to me. Even arminians limit the atonement to a certain extent. Only Universalists actually adhere truly to an unlimited atonement!
frumanchu said:As one who is good friends with an Amyraldian (four-pointer), I believe I can explain. The difference lies mainly in the intent of the atonement. Like you said, even Arminians limit the atonement in a certain manner.
It has mainly to do with the logical order of God's decrees in eternity. Your standard infralapsarian Calvinist believes the decrees are as follows (all occuring before Creation actually happened in real time):
The Amyraldian order on the other hand is:
- Create
- Permit Fall
- Elect some, pass over the rest
- Provide salvation for elect
- Call elect to salvation
The essential difference is that after ordaining the fall, God first decrees the means by which salvation will be accomplished and then decrees who will be saved, whereas the infralapsarian (Covenant Theology) understanding is that God first decrees who will be saved and then decrees how that salvation will be accomplished.
- Create
- Permit Fall
- Provide salvation sufficient for all
- Elect some, pass over rest
- Call elect to salvation
Imblessed said:Thanks fru!
I see where they are coming from, and I can't say I disagree. I think either option could be right. Since both occur before time it's really a matter of interpretation isn't it?
I learn something new every day!
Jon_ said:The four-pointers make a classic error of causation in their interpretation, viz., if God provides atonement for all, and atonement is given to all that are saved, but not all are saved, then no atonement was provided for those who were not saved. There is no cause-and-effect relationship.
Without a relationship to identify and thereby affirm their argument, four-pointers really have no basis for denying particular atonement. Since limited atonement can be proved by virtue of causation, it disproves the unlimited atonement camp, which is not substaniated by causation. Their arguments qualify for the logical fallacy of slothful induction, which is the denial of a strong inductive argument (limited atonement) despite a lack of evidence against it.
The Parable of the Amyraldian
Unlimited Atonement yet Limited Attainment
A wealthy man buys ten tickets to Hawaii and has his Son pay cash for them. He sends a letter to ten people with a ticket purchased for them and invites them to join him in Hawaii.
He also sends a Special Courier to deliver three of the tickets to a select group of the ten and has the Courier earnestly persuade them to go {His persuasion is irresistible!} The Courier then escorts them onto the plane insuring they get to Hawaii.
The other seven get the letter and the ticket that has been purchased for them, but because they hate the wealthy man [he makes them feel guilty] they refuse to use the ticket. They each think. If I ever go to Hawaii, I'm going MY way. No one is paying my way, especially not That Guy!
The wealthy man, his son and the courier rejoice with the three in Hawaii. The other seven never make it and their tickets, while paid in full, are never used. While the three are in the beauty of Hawaii with the wealthy man a plague strikes the home towns of the seven and they perish.
NOTE: This is an artificially constructed parable to show how the price can be paid in full for those who refuse to receive the gift. The Father's election and the Spirit's persuasion are limited to the elect, yet a ticket purchased by the Son is legitimately extended to all.
Unlimited Atonement yet Limited Attainment
frumanchu said:Both views are valid. The question becomes which is correct in light of Scripture. I happen to think it's the latter, but I can see a case made for the former.
Nehi said:The Parable of the Amyraldian
Unlimited Atonement yet Limited Attainment
A wealthy man buys ten tickets to Hawaii and has his Son pay cash for them. He sends a letter to ten people with a ticket purchased for them and invites them to join him in Hawaii.
He also sends a Special Courier to deliver three of the tickets to a select group of the ten and has the Courier earnestly persuade them to go {His persuasion is irresistible!} The Courier then escorts them onto the plane insuring they get to Hawaii.
The other seven get the letter and the ticket that has been purchased for them, but because they hate the wealthy man [he makes them feel guilty] they refuse to use the ticket. They each think. If I ever go to Hawaii, I'm going MY way. No one is paying my way, especially not That Guy!
The wealthy man, his son and the courier rejoice with the three in Hawaii. The other seven never make it and their tickets, while paid in full, are never used. While the three are in the beauty of Hawaii with the wealthy man a plague strikes the home towns of the seven and they perish.
NOTE: This is an artificially constructed parable to show how the price can be paid in full for those who refuse to receive the gift. The Father's election and the Spirit's persuasion are limited to the elect, yet a ticket purchased by the Son is legitimately extended to all.
Jon_ said:I do not think it is accurate to regard both as valid. They are mutually exclusive. Either one is wrong or they are both wrong. I will try to show you inductively that it is the unlimited atonement view that is wrong.
The fact that God elects only a limited number of souls necessitates the limited nature of atonement. The sins of the reprobate cannot be expiated apart from faith in Christ. To say that God's plan for atonement is frustrated by the will of man is just as wrong as saying that God's plan for salvation is frustrated by the will of man. There is no difference. Unlimited atonement conflicts with unconditional election.