Reformed versus Arminian missions (2): Different goals
This article contrasts Reformed and Arminian approaches to missions, arguing that doctrinal differences—particularly regarding covenant theology versus individualism—result in different missionary goals and methods. Kleyn demonstrates that while Arminianism focuses on individual conversion decisions, the Reformed approach emphasizes familial covenant membership and integration into the church community as the proper goal of missionary work.
Previous article in this series: January 15, 2020, p. 14. In our previous article we noted that the significant doctrinal differences between Reformed and Arminian churches result in differences in their mission work. The overarching difference is that while the Arminian approach is individualistic, the Reformed approach is covenantal. This accounts for a difference with regard to the objects of mission work. In general, the objects of Arminian mission work are individuals, whereas the objects...
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