Aside: I’ll be honest with you; this article has been written by men much smarter and more studied than I could hope to be on either side of glory. But Drew doesn’t pay me to link to other people’s stuff, [1] so here’s my stab at it. A lot of people throw around the term […]
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Putting Theology Where Your Mouth Is: Calvinism and Evang...
I’m a Calvinist.1 If that hasn’t caused you to roll your eyes and back out or to call me a heretic condemned to hell, read on. The whole “Calvinism-Arminianism debate” may seem like a bunch of idiots arguing about nonsense that doesn’t matter, but it’s actually very important to how we speak with unbelievers. One […]
TDC Podcast Ep. 61: Why Evangelize?
TDC Ep. 61: Why Evangelize? August 30, 2016 This week we look at the Parable of the Sower in light of election and evangelism. Email me at [email protected] facebook.com/preacherkoehler youtube.com/thedirtychristian Twitter: @thedirtyXian
Hyper Calvinism is Not Calvinism
It saddens me to have to write a post like this but I feel it’s necessary to defend the position of Calvinism vs. Hyper Calvinism. Unfortunately, most people think of Hyper Calvinism when they hear the word “Calvinist or Calvinism”. In a nutshell I should define the terms before proceeding. Calvinism (also called the Reformed […]
TDC Podcast Ep. 55: Calvinism, Election and More Josh Feu...
TDC Ep: 55 – Calvinism, Election and More Josh Feuerstein July 19, 2016 More on Calvinism and presdestination. Josh Feuerstein waves a gun and threatens people. Contact me at [email protected] facebook.com/preacherkoehler youtube.com/thedirtychristian Twitter.com/thedirtyxian
A Rebuttal to 7 Reasons Why I am not a Calvinist
In 2012, Pastor and author Wes McAdams wrote an article titled “7 Reasons Why I am not a Calvinist”. In it, McAdams lists 7 opinions as to why he cannot adhere to Calvinism, which ignores almost every fact of Calvinism and shows a purposeful misunderstanding of Calvinist theology. I would compare the article to a […]
God’s Sovereignty is not a License for Arrogance
One of the most prevalent complaints that Christians have toward Calvinists is arrogance. In fact, before I embraced reformed theology I can attest that I thought most of my Calvinist friends were overtly arrogant. Now, as a Calvinist I can absolutely see why and have to crucify that arrogance to the cross of Christ almost […]
Why I’m a Calvinist
When I first embraced Christianity, Calvinism was a bad word. I didn’t know much about it but I knew that in my circles Calvinists were talked about as being uncaring, lacking compassion and smug. I knew something about them believing that God only elects certain people and everyone else goes to Hell. This seemed unloving […]
TDC Podcast Ep: 40 – Calvinism vs Arminianism
TDC Ep: 40 Calvinism vs Arminianism March 23, 2016 The hot topic this week has been; can we choose God or does God choose us. I discuss my views and understandings of this and why it took me a year and a half to wrestle with Calvinism. Email [email protected] facebook.com/thedirtychristian youtube.com/thedirtychristian Twitter/Snapchat: thedirtyxian