On a regular basis I am asked about my views on Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility, Calvinism and Arminianism. Sometimes the question asked is, in light of all the talk, blogging, conferencing, etc., “Have you changed your views on any of the relevant subjects?” There is an easy answer to … Read More »
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What Do Southern Baptists Believe about Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility in Salvation? Charles L. Quarles Over the last several years, discussions about divine sovereignty and human responsibility in salvation have intensified in our Southern Baptist context. Labels like “Calvinist,” “Arminian,” and “semi-Pelagian” have been tossed around, often too freely, … Read More »
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Recently, a group of Southern Baptists published a document titled “A Statement of the Traditional Baptist Understanding of God’s Plan of Salvation.” The statement, which has been signed by several Southern Baptist leaders, is intended to offer an alternative to a more Calvinistic understanding of salvation. Supporters of the statement believe … Read More »
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[Editor's Note: John Hammett is Professor of Systematic Theology and Associate Dean of Theological Studies at Southeastern. He is a former missionary to Brazil and a specialist in eclessiology. He is a theologian in all the best senses of the word. For these reasons, we asked him to put his ... Read More »
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Question: What are your thoughts about perseverance of the saints? Reply: This is the one area where all Southern Baptists agree! PTL! The doctrine affirms that those that God saves He protects and preserves their salvation to the very end. Sometimes this doctrine is also known by the phrase “eternal … Read More »
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Question: What are your thoughts about irresistible grace? Reply: “Irresistible grace” is as unfortunate a term as is “limited atonement.” A far better way to describe this teaching is “effectual calling.” Those who affirm effectual calling believe that those who are predestined by God to be saved are effectually/effectively called … Read More »
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Question: What is your view when it comes to the doctrine of unconditional election? Reply: When it comes to the issue of unconditional election I believe that there is a mystery to the doctrine, while at the same time, there is some clear teachings that need to be affirmed. I … Read More »
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Question: What do you think about total depravity? Reply: Having been asked about my own perspective on Calvinism, I think it would be helpful for me to walk through what are known as the 5 points or the classic acronym TULIP. I should note that I spoke to this issue … Read More »
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Reply #2: Calvinism has become a hot topic of conversation within the SBC in the last decade. Some people gladly embrace it as a return to our roots and our founding fathers while others worry that it is going to destroy our convention. Often we hear stories of churches being … Read More »
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Question: Just what are your thoughts on Calvinism? Exactly what do you believe and think? Reply #1: I appreciate the questions very much. I am often asked my thoughts about this issue, and I am more than happy to share my perspective. This is a complex question, and so I … Read More »
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