Re: The phony evangelism of Arminianism
Rather than stare at the obnoxious thread title about Calvinism, I figured I may as well start a counterthread called
The phony evangelism of Arminianism.
http://christianchat.com/bible-discussion-forum/96207-phony-evangelism-arminianism.html
What type of evangelism is it which changes "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you shall be saved" to Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and get a chance at Heaven"?
What type of evangelism is it which changes,
"Thou shalt call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins" to
"He shall give His temporary associates a chance to keep themselves free from sin by their free will"?
Sound phony to me.
Quick Note:
Most Christians who are non-calvinist are NOT Arminians.
Seriously.
Calling someone an Arminian over and over isn't enough to make them an Arminian.
Sorry.
Arminian doctrine states you can lose your salvation at any moment, and that is not what the average non-calvinist believes.
The label of Arminian, and all the doctrines of Arminianism are flippantly, and incorrectly, tossed onto anyone who isn't a Calvinist. It would be more wise (not to mention more polite) if people would take a moment to figure out the "actual" beliefs of those they're arguing with, before they start arguing.
First comes a misunderstanding of what the other person actually believes, then comes a ridiculous strawman argument based on that misunderstanding.
I'm not a Calvinist, but when I talk to a Calvinst, I try not to misrepresent his beliefs by using tired, stereotypical, and incorrect theological labels and straw man arguments. I also really appreciate it when Calvinists do me the same courtesy.
Alright, please carry on.
Back to the blood, death, and dismemberment over the same Calvinism debate we have daily.
: )