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1 | Hyper calvinism and Backsliding? | Bible general | justme | 243156 | ||
I know what Calvinism is, but can you please tell me what Hyper-Calvinism is, and what the big difference is? I have heard that some SB seminaries are teaching mainly Calvinism. I find some areas I agree with and some I do not. I believe a Christian can backslide. I have been told there is no such belief in backsliding for those who accept Calvinism. Any thoughts? | ||||||
2 | Hyper calvinism and Backsliding? | Bible general | EdB | 243157 | ||
Historic definition In his publication from 1825, George Croft defined Hyper-Calvinism as holding to a particular design of Christ's death and denying a general design. He also notes that Hyper-Calvinists were generally styled High-Calvinists because they had views above genuine Calvinism: denying that the death of Christ was "in any respect" intended for the salvation of all, not inviting all to believe in Christ for salvation, contending that invitations should only be given to the "willing", and holding to antinomian doctrines, which tend to discourage holiness. In a "Protestant Dictionary" from 1904, Charles Neil defined Hyper-Calvinism as a view that maintains the theory of limited atonement and limits the scope of gospel invitations to the elect Modern definition Modern definitions of Hyper-Calvinism usually distinguish it from points of Calvinism, such as limited atonement or supralapsarianism. There is not, however, unanimity regarding the definition. Curt Daniel defines Hyper-Calvinism as "that school of supralapsarian Five Point Calvinism which so stresses the sovereignty of God by overemphasizing the secret (will of God)over the revealed will (of God) and eternity over time, that it minimizes the responsibility of Man, notably with respect to the denial of the word ‘offer’ in relation to the preaching of the Gospel of a finished and limited atonement, thus undermining the universal duty of sinners to believe savingly with assurance that the Lord Jesus Christ died for them." Daniel goes on to suggest that the real difference between "High" and "Hyper-" Calvinism is the word "offer". Iain Murray adopts a different approach, putting the emphasis on the denial of a "universal command to repent and believe" and the assertion "that we have only warrant to invite to Christ those who are conscious of a sense of sin and need." Jim Ellis argues that "adequately defining what constitutes the fundamental error of hyper-Calvinism" is problematic because many definitions "blur the distinction between it and legitimate Calvinism", and most of them include an apparent bias against Five Point Calvinism. Ellis goes on to say that Hyper-Calvinism "consists of two fundamental errors: a denial of duty-faith and a resultant denial of the universal call of the gospel." All quotes taken from Wikipedia. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyper-Calvinism Frankly I have as as much distain for Calvinism as I do Arminiamism. Both are theological positions conceived by man and held by many a inspired instead of man made concepts. They have done more damage to the unity of Protestant church than any other concept, doctrine or teaching. |
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3 | Hyper calvinism and Backsliding? | Bible general | justme | 243158 | ||
EdB: Thank you for the answer, and the time it took you to find these quotes. I know you understand my respect for you and the love you have for the SBF. You are a blessing and a tool the Lord is using. God bless you Ed. justme |
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4 | Hyper calvinism and Backsliding? | Bible general | EdB | 243163 | ||
Thank you for your complements, you are too kind! | ||||||