I'm Baptist and never heard of Calvinists before until my boyfriend told me about all the different religions on here. So what are they exactly, I would love to know what they believe...
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What are Calvinists?
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First of all, Calvinism is not a religion it's a theology. Also known as Reformed Theology.Crystal71503 said:I'm Baptist and never heard of Calvinists before until my boyfriend told me about all the different religions on here. So what are they exactly, I would love to know what they believe...
As for what Calvinism/RT is all about I refer you to the following site:
http://www.mslick.com/tulip.htm
I would recommend reading this and then posting any specific questions....
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Crystal71503 said:I'm Baptist and never heard of Calvinists before until my boyfriend told me about all the different religions on here. So what are they exactly, I would love to know what they believe...
Good Day, Crystal
I am a Baptist also!
In addition to the link Knight posted, I would recomend Grace unknown By RC. Sproul also Spurgeon's Defence of Calvinism.
Peace to u,
Bill
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The man John Calvin taught the Biblical doctrine of the Grace of God to save sinners, as do we, the world calls us Calvinists.
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I believe that the Reformed view of predestination is correct. I am a Calvinist.
The Five Points of Calvinism
Total Depravity
Unconditional Election (Sovereign Election)
Limited Atonement (Particular Redemption)
Irresistible Grace (Effectual Grace)
Perseverance of the Saints (Preservation of the Saints)
Sola Fideby faith alone
Sola Gratiaby grace alone
Soli Deo Gloriato God alone be the glory
The Five Points of Calvinism
Total Depravity
Unconditional Election (Sovereign Election)
Limited Atonement (Particular Redemption)
Irresistible Grace (Effectual Grace)
Perseverance of the Saints (Preservation of the Saints)
Sola Fideby faith alone
Sola Gratiaby grace alone
Soli Deo Gloriato God alone be the glory
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Crystal71503 said:I'm Baptist and never heard of Calvinists before until my boyfriend told me about all the different religions on here. So what are they exactly, I would love to know what they believe...
Crystal71503,
I recommend these books:
Chosen by God, by R. C. Sproul
Willing to Believe, by R. C. Sproul
Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God, by J. I. Packer
Debating Calvinism, by Dave Hunt and James White
God bless you, Crystal71503.
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Reformed Baptist said:
Hey you came back..GOOD SHOW!
I enjoyed your old posts, you fought valiently. If you don't mind check out my post on the Reformation and share your thoughts.
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The most popular "Calvinist" churches in the usa are the Presbyterians and the Dutch Reformed, although many groups have been directly and indirectly influenced by Calvin including the Wesleyans.
As a long time Calvinist and person very familiar with other denominations, Calvinism seems to shoot for a middle-way both theologically and procedurally. My fundamentalist and Catholic friends who have visited my church seem to generally confer with me on this. Here is an example of major areas where Calvinists tend to be in the middle of World Christianity:
1. The Eucharist / Communion - 1/2 between "symbolism" and literal body and blood
2. Liturgy - 1/2 way between free church and fixed liturgy
3. Doctrine - includes elements that would be familiar to Orthodox (sovereignty of God), Catholics (importance of infant baptism), and Fundamentalists ("God is the Lord of the Concience")
4. Church Government - 1/2 way between Free Church Congregational and Episcopal
Etc., Etc. Etc.
From what I can tell from my reading of Calvin, he was trying to recapture the Ancient Church of the first few centuries - NOT start a new improved church. So, in a sense, Calvinist both ARE and ARE NOT like modern fundamentalists/protestants - 1/2 way again!!!!
As a long time Calvinist and person very familiar with other denominations, Calvinism seems to shoot for a middle-way both theologically and procedurally. My fundamentalist and Catholic friends who have visited my church seem to generally confer with me on this. Here is an example of major areas where Calvinists tend to be in the middle of World Christianity:
1. The Eucharist / Communion - 1/2 between "symbolism" and literal body and blood
2. Liturgy - 1/2 way between free church and fixed liturgy
3. Doctrine - includes elements that would be familiar to Orthodox (sovereignty of God), Catholics (importance of infant baptism), and Fundamentalists ("God is the Lord of the Concience")
4. Church Government - 1/2 way between Free Church Congregational and Episcopal
Etc., Etc. Etc.
From what I can tell from my reading of Calvin, he was trying to recapture the Ancient Church of the first few centuries - NOT start a new improved church. So, in a sense, Calvinist both ARE and ARE NOT like modern fundamentalists/protestants - 1/2 way again!!!!
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