Ten Myths About Calvinism, by Kenneth Stewart (3)
This editorial critique of Kenneth Stewart's "Ten Myths About Calvinism" argues that Stewart's revisionist approach to Calvinist doctrine—particularly regarding God's sovereignty and grace—represents a problematic "neo-Calvinism" that departs from historically Reformed theology. The author contends that Stewart's attempt to soften classical Calvinist positions in favor of a more ecumenical "common Christianity" threatens to reshape how contemporary believers understand authentic Reformed theology.
Previous articles in this series: Oct. 1, Nov. 1 and Nov. 15, 2016 editorials. With this editorial we conclude our critique of Kenneth Stewart's book, Ten Myths About Calvinism (IVP Academic, 2011). What Stewart's book makes plain is that he wants to retain the right to be called a 'Calvinist' while he calls into question the very doctrines that were central to Calvin himself -- in fact, doctrines that are fundamental to any theology that has the right to call itself 'historically Reformed.'...
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