What It Means to Be Reformed (6) CALVINISTIC—Implications (1)
Barry Gritters addresses common misconceptions about Calvinism, particularly the charge that Calvinist doctrine (especially predestination and limited atonement) undermines missionary commitment. He argues historically and theologically that Calvinism actually motivates robust missions work, as Calvinists believe God's elect are scattered in darkness and must be reached through gospel preaching.
Previous article in this series: April 15, 2015, p. 317. Introduction Since summarizing what it means to be Reformed is really summarizing what it means to be Christian, we are necessarily brief in this series of editorials. So far, we have said that to be Reformed is 1) to embrace the beautiful truth of God's gracious covenant of friendship, and 2) that this covenant is to be understood Calvinistically. That is, the "doctrines of grace," or the "Five Points of Calvinism," and the "Five...
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