One criticism of New Calvinismusually coming from traditional Calvinistsis that its not really Calvinism. (I am sure there are other great preac, Okay, I changed my mind. The Divider. The Light Hearted Calvinist has a big list of Calvinists. Adrian Rogers. J. Vernon McGee 19. ), Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (I believe their, aomin.org (Alpha and Omega Ministries, James White, FYI: Apologia Studios is listed as related to aomin), The Resurgence (I found this in a list, not sure what the actual name of the blog is. Share: Facebook Twitter Email Like this: Loading 3 Responses Barbara , a pastor I haven't watched but my husband recommends his videos against Calvinism. (When do I ever write anything short?) Or they call their theology "Biblical Christianity." And so even if you aren't sure yet what Calvinism is, even if you have only an inkling that something is wrong but you're not sure what, start telling people. But what makes all the difference is, If you think you were predestined to be saved first, and then you are given the Holy Spirit so that He can regenerate you (make you born-again). Chosen But Free, revised edition: A Balanced View of Gods Sovereignty and Free Will by Norm Geisler. (If we hadn't waited and researched for 6 years before speaking up, maybe we could have reached more people.) He gleefully divides brother from brother and sister from sister. It may not display this or other websites correctly. post into smaller, bite-sized pieces. In fact, Ive heard him preach stuff that would set Calvinists hair (and beards) on fire. What Does That Mean For You? In the last post, I encouraged you to read more from the Bible than from people talking about the Bible. And FYI: I found a couple times when the Calvinist author of an article I linked to changed the article after I linked to it. (It's possible that some of these could have left Calvinism over time. See "What's the best way to make p, [In this series, I'm breaking the long post "Why is Calvinism so dangerous?" Lewis also rejects the Penal Substitutionary theory of the atonement, which states that Christ diverted Gods wrath toward us and took it upon Himself. Stealthily, fast, aggressively. 2. Hercules Collins (d. 1702): English Pastor, author of An Orthodox Catechism, and signer of the 1689 London Baptist Confession. The Resurgence Report? Arminians - Charles Finney, Billy Sunday - to name a few. WebJohn Bunyan (16281688): [1] English preacher and author of The Pilgrim's Progress. Calvinism teaches that knowledge of God is a gift of grace, and accordingly Calvinist pastors should be the most humble, gracious, and long-suffering of all Gods servants. (From that post) The ESV and ESV Study Bible are majorly preferred by Calvinists. Share: Facebook Twitter Email Like this: Loading 3 Responses Barbara For the extended version of this post, click here . And so both Calvinists and non-Calvinists would say that regeneration by the Spirit is necessary for salvation. ], After finding these names in various places online, I looked up each person to see if they are Calvinist. Unlike my Calvinist pastor. He just as easily could be the top of a list of the most influential preachers of the past half century; when Preaching cited the most influential preachers of the 20th century (in our first issue of the 21st), Billy Graham came in at number two. All rights reserved. C.S. WebClick HERE to see our list of quotes by famousCalvinist preachers and teachers. Everyone who chooses to put their faith in Jesus is elected to serve Him. Like C.S. He is the father of the Reformation and the champion of Sola Scripture. I am a wife and mother who loves the Lord. Meyer 17. If there is anything worth being divisive about, it's about the fundamental truths of God's Word. It sounds Calvinist but I wonder if it's meant in a "God chooses anyone who chooses Him" way, that salvation is open to all but only those who willingly choose Jesus are chosen to be saved, which is something I heard Greg preach once. (I haven't heard of most of them, but it's good to know their theology before I do. PackerJames Montgomery BoiceJames WhiteJohn F. MacArthurJohn PiperJoshua HarrisLoraine BoettnerAlbert Mohler R.C. Alexander Maclaren 15. I will make mistakes. Do Church Outreach Stunts Send the Wrong Message? Calvinists and Arminians both believe that Jesus is the only objective foundation for our imputed righteousness and, thus, our justification. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (14:43) Chuck Smith 6. Ken #2 KenH, Nov 25, 2002 Hercules Collins (d. 1702): English Pastor, author of An Orthodox Catechism, and signer of the 1689 London Baptist Confession. Stott rejected the view that Hell is eternal conscious torment of the wicked and suggested, instead, that the unrepentant cease to exist after enduring the penalty for their sins. Unlike Calvinism. SproulSteve LawsonVoddie BachhamWayne Grudem Here is a record of the most famous evangelical preachers who have played an important role in touching the hearts of the masses. Which is why its amazing to me what we ignore in order to protect ourselves from the truth. (Full name: Just Heather. Wayne Grudem and J.I. Self-appointed gatekeepers of evangelicalism tear apart what could be a noble, diverse movement of the Spirit. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." WebFounders made the list, as did John Piper, Jonathan Edwards, RC Sproul, James White and the first Southern Baptist confession of faith (which is still used at Southern and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminaries, and which even the famous non-Calvinist Paige Patterson has signed), the Abstract of Principles. But I only refer to it as "my concordance." (I just heard that, apparently, the elders were aware of how dogmatic he was before they hired him. Used by permission. Of course the Bible is truth, but Calvinism's interpretation of it is not. G. Campbell Morgan 16. Just a little bit at a time, never really exposing the, I have been studying and confronting the problems of Calvinism for a little while now. William Barclays iconic little blue commentaries are on the shelves of many pastors. Paige Patterson 18. Charles Stanley. Billy Sunday 5. In fact, it's often considered "The Calvinist Bible." Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. Alistair Begg Alistair Begg is the Senior Pastor of Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, author of numerous books, and preacher on the daily radio broadcast Truth for Life. If they did not self-identify as a Calvinist, I tried to figure it out based on the statements of faith of the groups/churches they belong to, the books they write, the things they say or write on their blogs, if other people identify them as definite Calvinists, etc. Grudem and Packer are both popular, strong, dogmatic Calvinists. One of the famous Calvinist preachers, Edwards was born in the English colony of Connecticut in 1703, and grew up pursuing both religion and Enlightenment thinking. Andrew Murray John Wesley Watchman Nee R.A Torrey David Pawson Leonard Ravenhill David Wilkerson Honest I am a CalvinistI really am uberkermit Puritan Board Freshman Feb 19, 2009 #2 For me, it would have to be John R. Rice. First I will put the lists of known Calvinists (list #1 and the new list #2) and then the Calvinist websites: Francis Chan (commonly referred to as Calvinist Light), Gabe Lyons (Q conferences and website, Qideas), Herschel York (I don't know who this is but found his name on someone else's list of Calvinists), Just in case anyone missed this post (the longer title made it easy to miss the "ESV" part) "A Random Verse That Destroys Calvinism (And "Is The ESV a Calvinist Bible?") Billy Graham 10. [With a list of Calvinists this big, who's left? So beware. In his work The Literal Meaning of Genesis, Augustine (to put it bluntly) thought Christians who took the Creation Story literally were a laughingstock and looked like idiots among non-Christians because they denied science and reason. Here are 30 well-known pastors of today that speak the truth of God and who believe every single word in the Bible. (I'm a woman, we can do that. Unfortunately, our church was one of the best around, with some of the most biblical teaching. Yes, the New Testament speaks of false teachers whose doctrine denies core elements of the apostolic gospel. Lewis seven-volume, fictional masterpiece,The Chronicles of Narnia, reveals his belief that it is possible for people in other religions to inherit the Kingdom of God without knowing it. Many revivals would follow in the wake of his sermons. Who are some famous Arminian Christians today? Tozer 7. into bite-sized pieces.] B. Warfield: 18511921 (principal of the Princeton Theological Seminary) Benjamin Keach: 1640-1704 (primary author of the 1689 Baptist Confession) Famous Calvinists Of The Past: Arthur W. Pink: 1886-1952 (Bible teacher, theologian and author) Augustus Toplady: 1740-1778 (author of Rock Of Ages and other hymns) B. ), I've been studying and speaking against Calvinism for awhile now, over at, But, to be clear, I am not ranting against, the average "Calvinist" who probably isn't even aware of what Calvinism really teaches, and who, if they were aware, would probably not be a Calvinist anymore. Jimmy Draper. Idol Killer- An anti-Calvinist my husband started recently watching and enjoys. There have been many well-known Arminian pastors, theologians, authors, speakers, and other influencers. John Piper John Piper is a very well-known preacher for his style (straight forward/not passive) and knowledge of the Bible. We do, in the reformed theology, follow God, trying not to be undue followers of men or teachers, i.e. [FYI: I added a note at the bottom of this post on May 5, 2021.]. I think this is being defined a little too much as a dichotomy when it is more like a continuum. And, , the pastor we watch every Sunday as a family. I'm just taking off all the deceptive layers they wrap their theology in, exposing what it really teaches, in spite of what they say to cover it up.). We are dedicated to our historic Creeds and Confessions because we believe they are faithful to the Scriptures. This may have been contradiction in them but it still meant they could be godly and actually teach some true doctrine. "respecters of persons.". And "Doctrines of Grace." Calvinists - Jesus, the apostles, Augustine, John Calvin, George Whitefield, Jonathan Edwards, John Gill, James Petigru Boyce, Charles Spurgeon, B.H. Nope. And why would I think that the translators of this Bible version would do that? I have his 3-volume set of works, and enjoy reading his perspective at times, even though I disagree with his conclusions. Also, when I say "concordance," it's Strong's concordance with Vine's Expository Dictionary.). He wrote a tract that the Lord graciously used in order to convert me. WebFounders made the list, as did John Piper, Jonathan Edwards, RC Sproul, James White and the first Southern Baptist confession of faith (which is still used at Southern and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminaries, and which even the famous non-Calvinist Paige Patterson has signed), the Abstract of Principles. You are using an out of date browser. Bailey Smith. I am also a licensed counselor, but I have chosen to stay home and raise my children. I'm going to add some more posts, but not really new ones because I'm not starting up the blog again. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. not his son, Andy Stanley, who I think challenges the integrity/authority of the Bible). But if you think that God makes salvation available to all, that anyone can believe, and that when/after we choose to believe in Jesus, then we get the Holy Spirit who regenerates us and makes us born-again, then you are not a Calvinist. You mean a list Satans co-workers? I believe that in the end all men will be gathered into the love of Godthe choice is whether we accept Gods offer and invitation willingly, or take the long and terrible way round through ages of purification.. Barclay writes, I am a convinced universalist. Is The ESV (English Standard Version) a Calvinist A Quick Study Of Calvinism's Favorite Words. So be discerning for yourselves. By the standards of these gatekeepers, the definition of evangelical is becoming increasingly narrow, so much so that very few fit inside the definition. Your point is well taken. But it's worth being discerning about, since Calvinism is creeping in everywhere. If Calvinism is a false doctrine that destroys the Gospel and God's character (which I believe it is) then we, (my all-time favorite, from Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, click here for, (I haven't watched him but my husband recommends his videos against Calvinism), (whom I've never watched but a friend highly recommends him because he preaches against Calvinism), This blog is the result of seeing our wonderful Evangelical Free church, which we attended for nearly 20 years, being aggressively, FYI: If you copy and repost anything on this blog (it's ok if you do), please provide a link back to my original post, and if you add or change anything then make sure it's clear which words are mine and which are yours. Faith is a human act. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession - to the praise of His glory.". In view of this and in keeping it in mind constantly while dealing with the book of Genesis, I have, insofar as I was able, explained in detail and set forth for consideration the meanings of obscure passages, taking care not to affirm rashly some one meaning to the prejudice of another and perhaps better explanation.. Chuck Smith 6. Andrew Murray 8. All rights reserved.. By this time, it's too late to turn the ship around. WebJames Waddel Alexander Joseph Addison Alexander Oswald Thompson Allis John Anderson (theologian) Thomas Ascol Lyman Hotchkiss Atwater B Greg Bahnsen Donald Barnhouse Michael Barrett (theologian) Joseph T. Bayly Gregory Beale Joel Beeke Louis Berkhof Robert S. Bilheimer Donald G. Bloesch Loraine Boettner James Montgomery John Piper John Piper is a very well-known preacher for his style (straight forward/not passive) and knowledge of the Bible. B. Warfield: 18511921 (principal of the Princeton Theological Seminary) Benjamin Keach: 1640-1704 (primary author of the 1689 Baptist Confession) Self-appointed gatekeepers of evangelicalism tear apart what could be a noble, diverse movement of the Spirit. Nope. What is hyper-Calvinism and is it biblical. I bet the congregation has no clue where they're headed. One criticism of New Calvinismusually coming from traditional Calvinistsis that its not really Calvinism. (Introduction), Why is Calvinism so dangerous? These are huge, significant differences! #2 (God wants whom to perish?). There have been many well-known Arminian pastors, theologians, authors, speakers, and other influencers. The New Calvinists focus on the sovereignty of God over creation and are identified with Tim Keller and Gabe Lyons. And for the record, it was an Evangelical Free Church, which are being taken over by Calvinism all over the place. Were talking about needless schisms and inconsistent, prideful exclusivism. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: Its Not About Winning Football Games. All memes were created with imgflip .] New List of Calvinists (some are long dead): Augustine (who Calvin based his theology on) Danny Akin Jason K. Allen Sam Allberry Wendy Alsup Aaron Armstrong Matt Barrett Herman Bavinck Josh Buice Matt Boswell Anthony Bradley Jerry Bridges Mike Bullmore Wade Burleson Rosaria Butterfield William Carey Anthony Carter Matt Carter J. Vernon McGee 19. Who are some famous Arminian Christians today? C.S. Thomas Oden 14. D.L. "), How to Tell if a Church, Pastor, or Website is Calvinist (extended version), Super-Short Version of "How to Tell if a Church, Pastor, or Website is Calvinist", Why Is Calvinism So Dangerous? This article was originally posted at AndyGill.org. WebJohn Bunyan (16281688): [1] English preacher and author of The Pilgrim's Progress. Deceptive! And feel free to copy this and share it with others, to help them learn to identify Calvinism when they see it. But we're all afraid to speak up, feeling like we're the only ones who sense a problem. G. Campbell Morgan 16. Contemporary Famous Calvinists: D.A. Packer were editors on the ESV Study Bible (this is for the ESV Global Study Bible). God bless you all! Lewis 13. Well, here is a link to a list of people who don't support/preach Calvinism (names are at the bottom of the post). Billy Sunday 5. While he is well-known in wider evangelicalism, for some reason many in the YRR community arent as familiar with him. JavaScript is disabled. It Is About Glorifying Him., A Church Is Launching the First Mission Trip to the Metaverse, A New Uncensored Chatbot Shows How Unhinged AI Can Get Without Ethical Guardrails, Elon Musk and Tech Leaders Call for Pause on Out-of-Control AI Development Race, Yuck or Yum? And so a phrase like "in order to be saved, sinners need to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit" is not clear enough to identify if someone is Calvinist or not. Meyer 17. Things My Calvinist Pastor Said #11: God Ordains C "Becoming a Christian" and "Steve McQueen's Christ How Do Calvinists Find Comfort In Hard Times? ( 1 Corinthians 7:37, NIV ) When you get past all the layers Calvinism wraps itself in to disguise the bad parts, it ultimately teaches - at the heart of it all - that God causes/controls everything , even controlling our wills and causing our sins. So be wary and educated.) And just because a website or person denies that they are Calvinist doesn't mean they are not Calvinist. If Calvi-god's okay with. 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With the resurgence of whats been called The New Calvinists in the past decade or so, Reformed Theology has been gaining steam among a new generation of Christians. It is these who cause divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit. Then if something happens to one of my blogs, I've got it in another.) Moody 11. ( Read my "Letter to Our Elders Regarding Calvinism Growing in Our Church" here.) Here are 30 well-known pastors of today that speak the truth of God and who believe every single word in the Bible. Andrew Murray John Wesley Watchman Nee R.A Torrey David Pawson Leonard Ravenhill David Wilkerson Honest I am a CalvinistI really am uberkermit Puritan Board Freshman Feb 19, 2009 #2 For me, it would have to be John R. Rice. Of course the Bible is truth, but Calvinism's interpretation of it is not. He wrote a tract that the Lord graciously used in order to convert me. But in the Bible, anyone can be saved. And so even if he left the church, I would have a hard time going back until I saw w, (This is the super-duper short, "just the facts, ma'am" version of my post "How to Tell if a Church, Pastor, or Website is Calvinist." and "When Calvinism's 'Bad Logic' Traps Good Christians"and "We left our church because of Calvinism (Things My Calvinist Pastor Said)".). Sadly, we ended up leaving that church , a place we attended almost 20 years.) Tozer 7. Run everything they say (and everything I say) through Scripture. WebJames Waddel Alexander Joseph Addison Alexander Oswald Thompson Allis John Anderson (theologian) Thomas Ascol Lyman Hotchkiss Atwater B Greg Bahnsen Donald Barnhouse Michael Barrett (theologian) Joseph T. Bayly Gregory Beale Joel Beeke Louis Berkhof Robert S. Bilheimer Donald G. Bloesch Loraine Boettner James Montgomery (Plus, I like having things in two places. that people from other religions can be saved without even knowing it? Lewis 13. Calvinism ultimately teaches that everything we do is because God preplanned it, ordai, (For the simplified version, click here . Nope. I mean what their theology actually teaches. So thank you to the sneaky Calvinist pastor who covertly set about reforming our church and to our Calvinist elders who wouldn't listen to us. And I would add to the list Ralph "Yankee" Arnold, a pastor I haven't watched but my husband recommends his videos against Calvinism. I'll let others who are sympathetic to this viewpoint fill in more. It's not meant to be representative of all Calvinists, of Joe Shmoe Calvinist online who I never talked to but who has a slightly different view of Calvinism than what I present. Nor am I against those who were manipulated into Calvinism, who have unwittingly absorbed it and are just trying to live their faith as best they can, according to how the teachers tell them to be. ), Ed Stetzer (I'm not sure if he is or not. 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