Reformed versus Arminian missions (3): Different methods
Kleyn contrasts Reformed and Arminian missionary methods, arguing that Arminians' results-oriented approach leads them to employ humanistic persuasion techniques rather than biblical methods grounded in God's sovereign grace. The article defends a Reformed perspective on missions that prioritizes God's effectual work over man-centered pragmatism and emotional manipulation. This piece is essential for understanding how soteriological differences between Reformed and Arminian theology directly shape missionary philosophy and practice.
In previous articles we considered two significant differences between Reformed and Arminian missions, namely, the differences regarding the objects of mission work and regarding the goals of mission work. We now consider a third, namely, differences in missionary methods. Arminians are generally results-oriented in missions. They are interested in numbers. Their purpose is to persuade as many individuals as possible to accept Christ. They view it as their duty to stop sinners in their tracks,...
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