Bible Question: I have been a Christian for 36 years and never ever worried whether or not I am a 'Calvinist' or an 'Arminian' in my theology. Our pastor has begun teaching on the sovereignty of God and has presented Calvinism or reformed view as the only 'God' centered interpretation of scripture. Should I find this as an awfully bold and scary claim? |
Bible Answer: Hi, Confuzzled... A proper understanding of the Doctrines of Grace is very comforting and very humbling. It shifts the emphasis from man to God. It is, as my profile name might suggest, a more clear summation of Scripture than other theologies. Frankly, if something can thwart the hand of God, that's a pretty scrary thought! Perhaps you might find the following by Charles Hadon Spurgeon to be helpful: http://www.spurgeon.org/calvinis.htm In Him, Doc |