An appreciation of Calvinism from a non-Calvinist
Today while driving to a missions conference in North Carolina I heard a radio program by Dr. Michael Brown, who I had never heard before.
Dr. Brown, who described himself as a "charismatic" and a former Calvinist, spent the first part of the radio program describing three things that he appreciates about Calvinism, even though he disagrees with some Calvinistic doctrines; the three things mentioned by Brown were:
- Calvinism emphasizes that we should give all glory to God and none to Man.
- Calvinism emphasizes that God is King over all.
- Calvinism tends to protect those who embrace it from a wide array of doctrinal abnormalities.
My prayer is that everyone known as a "Calvinist" will truly exemplify these characteristics that are appreciated by Dr. Brown.
Labels: Reformation Theology
posted by Andrew Lindsey | 10:47 PM
3 Comments:
Amen to what he said. "Calvinists" should learn from him in doing the same - affirm brothers/sisters with whom you disagree on non-fundamental issues. I think Al Mohler and Mark Dever has done well with this, as have others.
BTW, Dr. Brown and James White are having a web debate on Calvinism (3/25 & 4/1). It will be on 'The Dividing Line'.
Rev.: Thanks for the comment and for letting me know about the upcoming debate.
rtfgvb758: Not trying to be rude, but I had to delete your comment because it was in another language and for all I know you may have been cussing me out.
Might I recommend the writings of Bishop J.C. Ryle, who exemplified the very points you were wanting us to remember in our dealings with non-Calvinist Christians.
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