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The sovereignty of God in everything is what it basically comes down to. This means that God is in control and does exactly as He pleases with His creation.Please explain to me what makes someone a Calvinist. Thanks.
Please explain to me what makes someone a Calvinist. Thanks.
Please explain to me what makes someone a Calvinist. Thanks.
Calvinist/reformers are Christians.A person who follows the teachings of Calvinism (John Calvin) is a Calvinist.
Likewise a person who follows the teachings of Catholicism is a Catholic.
However, a person who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ, is a Christian.
Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter. 1 Peter 4:16
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian.” Acts 26:28
Lexicon :: Strong's G5546 - christianos
- Christian, a follower of Christ
Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 2 John 1:9
JLB, your response was very vague.A person who follows the teachings of Calvinism (John Calvin) is a Calvinist.
Likewise a person who follows the teachings of Catholicism is a Catholic.
However, a person who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ, is a Christian.
Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter. 1 Peter 4:16
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian.” Acts 26:28
Lexicon :: Strong's G5546 - christianos
- Christian, a follower of Christ
Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 2 John 1:9
Tenchi gives a good description here. That being said, I would caution anyone, that looking at the false teaching of the 101 site should be done, after you understand what the exact teaching is. the reason is the 101 site is trying to undermine truth that is historically known and accepted.Since Calvinism (or Reformed theology, as some prefer to say) covers a spectrum of views, it can be difficult to give a precise and concise definition that satisfies all self-identifying Calvinists/Reformed believers. As electedbyhim has already explained, the doctrines of T.U.L.I.P establish the basic tenets of the Calvinist/Reformed soteriological systematic and are most widely-accepted, to one degree or another, by those who adhere to this systematic.
You would do well, I believe, to check out www.soteriology101.com as you venture into Calvinist thought.
Thank you.Tenchi gives a good description here. That being said, I would caution anyone, that looking at the false teaching of the 101 site should be done, after you understand what the exact teaching is. the reason is the 101 site is trying to undermine truth that is historically known and accepted.
Calvinist/reformers are Christians.
Do you understand Calvinism and if so can you explain?Here was his question.
Please explain to me what makes someone a Calvinist. Thanks.
He didn't ask for someone to explain Calvinism.
Many call themselves a Christian...even cults. people have come up with labels. Some do not like labels, but they are quite useful. Not everyone who calls themself a Christian, is a Christian.If you are a Christian, then why do you call yourself a Calvinist?
Obviously, it is a love and pursuit of God, and His revealed word, that is used by God, as the Spirit of God allows someone to welcome these truths. As truth is God given, there is no where else to go.Here was his question.
Please explain to me what makes someone a Calvinist. Thanks.
He didn't ask for someone to explain Calvinism.
Any who follow the teaching of scripture ,eventually are called a Calvinist, even people who lived before Calvin!A person who follows the teachings of Calvinism (John Calvin) is a Calvinist.
They are, but not all who say they are a Christian, are Christians...it takes new birth to be a Christian.Likewise a person who follows the teachings of Catholicism is a Catholic.
However, a person who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ, is a Christian.
Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter. 1 Peter 4:16
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian.” Acts 26:28
Lexicon :: Strong's G5546 - christianos
- Christian, a follower of Christ
Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 2 John 1:9
I do not believe I have referred to myself as a Calvinist. always refer to myself as a Christian.If you are a Christian, then why do you call yourself a Calvinist?
This is excellent.What is called "Calvinism" is the structural teaching of all 66 books of the bible as Given by Jesus and all the Apostles and Prophets. It is no less than God's revealed Kingdom purposes.
8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
9 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
Calvinism looks for Christ and His purposes in all 66 books. It identifies in a step by step way how God accomplishes His Divine purpose.
Men often resist parts of Divine Revelation, and especially when it comes to election, predestination, Foreknowledge, ordination, and decree. All objections are from men trying to make man into God.
God is God alone, he does not need mans help to figure things out. God is absolutely sovereign over all aspects of salvation. Calvin among many others since the time of the apostles have enjoyed these truths.
You will find many of the core teachings here;
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Same thing in my eyes.Here was his question.
Please explain to me what makes someone a Calvinist. Thanks.
He didn't ask for someone to explain Calvinism.