Neo-Calvinism: The Error of the Second Point
In "Neo-Calvinism: The Error of the Second Point," Barrett Gritters argues that the doctrine of common grace, particularly its second point regarding God's restraint of sin, is fundamentally flawed and has significantly contributed to the rise of neo-Calvinism, which he views as detrimental to the church. He contends that neo-Calvinism prioritizes cultural and political engagement over the church's mission of gospel proclamation, and he traces the historical spread of common grace through influential figures like Abraham Kuyper and Herman Bavinck, suggesting that its acceptance has reshaped Reformed theology and practice. Gritters aims to demonstrate that the widespread teaching of common grace has led to a dangerous shift in focus within Reformed communities.
April 2025 85 The General Offer of the Gospel faithful preacher proclaim the gospel in any other way? How can he possibly proclaim the gospel lifelessly, coldly, or matter-of-factly? No, a thousand times no! We preach the gospel earnestly, beseeching those to whom we preach to repent of their sins and to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. That was the attitude of the apostle Paul, as he indicates in 2 Corinthians 5:20: “Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us:...