Redemption: Another Choice between Calvinism and Biblicism; One? Or more Than One?
The choice between John Calvin’s gospel and the gospel described by a grammatical interpretation of the Bible is made up of multiple distinctives.
1. The standard for justification.
2. Infused grace.
3. Righteousness.
4. The role of law.
5. The number of judgments and resurrections.
6. The dichotomy of justification and sanctification.
7. Interpretation.
8. Total Depravity
9. Faith Alone
10. The law’s use.
11. New Birth
12. National Israel
13. Redemption
Number 13 is the subject of this post.
A review of 1-12 follows:
| Reformed | Bible | |
| Justification Standard | Perfect law-keeping. | No law. |
| Infused Grace | All righteousness remains outside of the believer. | Righteousness within. |
| Righteousness | Positionally only. | Practically |
| The Role of the Law | Doesn’t change for saved. | Changes for saved. |
| Judgments / Resurrections | One only. | Multiple |
| Dichotomy | Justification progresses by sanctification. | Justification is finished; only sanctification progresses. |
| Interpretation | Luther’s Theology of the Cross. | Grammatical |
| Total Depravity | Saved and Unsaved | Neither |
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Hero Heretic: John Calvin Believed in Progressive Justification and the Total Depravity of the Saints
Maybe the title to volume two of The Truth About New Calvinism should be “The Truth About Old Calvinism.” I will be darned if Robert Brinsmead wasn’t right; he did rediscover what at least three of the Reformers really taught about the gospel. I realize that many “Calvinists” of our day don’t hold to everything Calvin taught, but after all, it is his name. I’m sure other people knew it, but Brinsmead and company repackaged it in a way that launched it into present-day New Calvinist mania. Bottom line: I could never understand New Calvinism until I read several issues of Present Truth and interviewed Robert Brinsmead; however, I wasn’t totally convinced that he got it from Luther and Calvin.
And here is the kicker: this is a “truth” that New Calvinists think they have to assimilate into their victims slowly—when they are “ready.” Only recently, New Calvinists like Tullian…
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Tuesday Night Bible Study 7pm Book of Acts
Tuesday Night Bible Study
December 10, 2013
Study of the Book of Acts
| Tonight’s Text – Acts 4:1-12
Brief review
Scene from Solomon’s Porch – vs. 1-4
Temple Security is called “Being grieved” – διαπονεω – “dee-ap-oh-neh-oh” “through-pain”. – Legitimate concerns – false teaching? – Resurrection doctrine – “Unqualified” – no authority Peter and John arrested A threat to the status quo Had to be silenced People believed anyway
Ancillary results – Hearing leads to believing! God’s program for growth
Scene from the council chambers – vs. 5-12 Rulers vs. Elders – vs. 5 “Elder” – πρεσβυτερος – “pres-byoo-ter-oss” πρεσβυς – “press-booss” – an elderly or aged person.
– an elderly (older, mature) person, – revered for their wisdom, experience and knowledge. – ruling authority is not explicit
A room full of powerful individuals – vs. 6 The importance of a name – vs. 7 “By what authority do you do this?” – Or teaching?
An unexpected answer – vs. 8 – Don’t get sidetracked – Names are irrelevant – Only ONE name matters!
Recurring theme: – Jesus is the Messiah – Jews murdered their Messiah – The resurrection.
The builders and the building. Ephesians 2:20-22 |
Notes: |
By Request: How Did New Calvinism Get Into The SBC?
Excerpt from the Truth About New Calvinism: volume 1: TTANC 1 Addendum
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