I’m often asked why Calvinists need to be enthusiastic about evangelism if God is sovereign and the elect will be saved anyway. Mark Driscoll posted this week on evangelism and reformed theology, reminding us to look at Romans 9-11; in the middle of Paul’s treatment of God’s sovereignty in salvation, he tells us that people [...]
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10 Sep
Piper on Calvinist Stereotypes
“It won’t be easy to change the pejorative stereotype that clings to Calvinism, but we can start by admitting that it is accurate far too often. Then we can make sure we are manifestly not self-righteous, condescending, arrogant, unfriendly, or argumentative. Also, you can count on us to buy dinner or coffee sometimes.
Paying attention [...]