What is your objective, reasoned, analytical position on Reformed Theology?
What is the position of your church on Calvinism? What is your position? If Calvinism is making uninvited, ninja-like infiltrations into your church or denomination and you decide to stand against it, be prepared for certain tactics frequently utilized by those who believe Calvinism should, for the greater good, dominate or at least co-exist. Once the core conflicts of Calvinism/Arminianism can no longer be suppressed by clever strategies, the proponents of Calvinism will generally maneuver from a tactical playbook that includes some of the following items.
The opponents of Calvinism need only three items.
Claiming to uphold the intellectual magnificence and Scriptural purity of the Protestant Reformation is the most common ploy used by Calvinists as they assert their intellectual, theological and academic superiority. But doesn’t Scriptural truth usually emanate from disciples who demonstrate love, integrity, righteousness, morality, ethics and character? What about the personal character of the prime movers of the Reformation, Martin Luther (1483-1546) and John Calvin (1509-1564)? While dictator of Geneva, John Calvin presided over approximately 58 executions, 76 exiles and numerous commitments to prison. Most of the hapless victims had dared to be critical of Calvin or his theology but the executions included about 34 women burned at the stake for witchcraft. John Calvin was a diabolically cruel dictator incapable of Christian kindness, mercy or love. Not to be outdone, 400 years after Martin Luther died, his teaching triggered particularly diabolical consequences. The prevailing view among historians is that Luther's anti-Jewish rhetoric contributed significantly to the development of anti-Semitism in Germany, and in the 1930s and 1940s provided an ideal foundation for the Nazi Party’s attacks on Jews. Just about every anti-Jewish book printed in the Third Reich contained references to and quotations from Luther.
Substitutionary Atonement: the Ultimate Act of Love
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In the realm of spiritual healing, the concept of using a proxy to facilitate the process has been a topic of debate. A closer look at the healing narratives within the Christian scriptures reveals that proxies were not just passive participants but were pivotal in the healing miracles attributed to Jesus Christ. This article delves into the biblical accounts to explore the legitimacy and significance of proxy involvement in healing, drawing parallels to contemporary practices within the Christian Church.The Two Natures of Jesus Christ
Does Jesus Christ have two natures: divine and human?