Reformed Theology
Is the New Calvinism Worldly?
A pastor friend sent me this article by Dr. Peter Masters, who serves at the Metropolitan Tabernacle (yes, THE Metro Tab, the one that Mr. Spurgeon pastored). It’s essentially a critique of today’s new Calvinism (and I would probably be classified as a new Calvinist) from what Dr. Masters might considered the ‘true Calvinist’ perspective. [...]
Ligonier Videos
I’ve been watching the videos from the Ligonier Conference. What a blessing. I’ve also been waking up to R. C. Sproul preaching at 6 am. What a double blessing. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on [...]
Created Good, Inheritors of Sin
We had a really good discussion last night on a number of subjects regarding Romans 9. One interesting question came up, “Since the Bible teaches total depravity, does this mean that were not only born sinful, but that we were created as sinners?” The answer to this question is a resounding, “No.” God does not [...]
Another Night of Romans 9 and the Will
Tonight, we’ll be studying Romans 9 again. I have been contemplating God’s sovereignty, election, and our response for the past few homegroups. It has been a wonderful time of reminding me of God’s great grace that saves those who truly had no love for Him from the outset. If you’re interested, I’ve found some more [...]
Thoughts on Election (Part 4): Election and Sanctification
What is the relationship between my election and my sanctification? If sanctification means that a person is becoming more like Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit, then election would certainly aid in that pursuit. Since a person understands that his salvation is never lost because he has been chosen by God Himself (Eph [...]
Thoughts on Election (Part 3): Christians and Non-Christians
Is election fair to the non-believer? This past week I was listening to a radio talk show host and a caller ridicule churches for collecting offering. The things of God were of absolutely no value to them. I think it would be safe to say that to these two men, the church and Christ was [...]
Thoughts on Election (Part 2): Reprobation
What is reprobation? Reprobation refers to the ‘other side’ of election, if God elects some, He condemns others. Desiring God Ministries describes reprobation this way: Just as God chooses whom He will save without regard to any distinctives in the person (Ephesians 1:5-6; Acts 13:48; Revelation 17:8), so also he decides whom He will not [...]
Thoughts on Election (Part 1): Romans 9
I must admit, when I used to think about the doctrine of election, I wasn’t overtly thrilled of teaching this aspect of Scripture. When people would ask me about predestination, I would answer, “Well, that’s a weighty subject that probably couldn’t be discussed well in the time that we have, but here are just a [...]
4-Point Calvinism Is No-Point Calvinism
I think R. C. Sproul has an insightful thought on this subject: R. C. Sproul in The Truth of the Cross (pp. 140-142) on four-point Calvinists: There are a host of folks who call themselves four-point Calvinist because they can’t swallow the doctrine of limited atonement. Sometimes they say, “I’m not a Calvinist and I’m [...]
Hyper-Calvinism
Tim Challies has a good post that describes the pitfalls of hyper-Calvinism. Hyper-Calvinism is ultimately an unbilbical understanding of God’s Word and falls far short of what is meant by the doctrines of grace. Here are TC’s five characteristics of a hyper-Calvinist: 1. Denies that the gospel call applies to all who hear, OR 2. [...]
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