It is at this point that another debates fares up: What constitutes a hyper-Calvinist? Is a person a hyper or strict Calvinist because he believes 5 to 7 points of Calvinism or because of what he practices i.e., he refuses to preach the gospel to all sinners because Christ only died for the elect. Tim [...]
Archive for January 30, 2012
Why I Am Not a Five or Six or Seven Point Calvinist! (Part 2)
Posted: January 30, 2012 in SalvationTags: double predestination, five point calvinist, Hyper-Calvinism, Phil Johnson, The Canons of the Synod of Dordt, The Gospel Standard Aid and Poor Relief Societies, Tim Challies
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Why I Am Not a Five or Six or Seven Point Calvinist! (Part 1)
Posted: January 30, 2012 in SalvationTags: A. H. Strong, bible.org, Charles Ryrie, Clark Pinnock, John Piper, Matt Perman, Phil Johnson, Thomas Constable, Tim Challies
Here is how Matt Perman, director of strategy at Desiring God in Minneapolis, MN., describes what Piper means when he describes himself as a “seven point Calvinist:” When John Piper says he is a “seven point Calvinist,” he does so half jokingly and half seriously. Historically, there are five points of Calvinism, not seven. Piper isn’t seeking to [...]
