The well-known 20th-century evangelist Billy Graham (1918-2018) was one of the most famous Arminian Christian leaders. Or Would He? We just left our church of almost 20 years because of the dogmatic Calvinist pastor who recently came on board. Lewis is respected by most Christians, no matter what theological corner they occupy. Calvinists and Arminians both believe that Jesus is the only objective foundation for our imputed righteousness and, thus, our justification. Alexander Maclaren 15. Billy Graham 10. Is The ESV (English Standard Version) a Calvinist Bible? These are in no particular order. Carson D. James Kennedy J.I. In fact, I know some wonderful people who are Calvinists, and it makes me sad to tell them I believe their theology is wrong. Lewis 13. "We left our church because of Calvinism (Things My Calvinist Pastor Said)". It is my hope and prayer that I glorify God in all I do and that I can lead others closer to Him and His healing love. I haven't yet watched him, but I trust my husband's judgment. His preaching was focused on sin, Gods righteousness and sovereignty, and he was part of the Great Awakening. [With a list of Calvinists this big, who's left? A.W. Every weekday, get RELEVANT's top five articles delivered to your inbox! I'm sorry and you're welcome. R.A. Torrey 9. But don't let that blind you to his errors.) In a 1997 interview with Robert Schuller, Graham said: [God] is calling people out of the world for His name, whether they come from the Muslim world, or the Buddhist world or the Christian world, or the non-believing world, they are members of the Body of Christ because they have been called by God. A.W. J. Vernon McGee 19. SproulSteve LawsonVoddie BachhamWayne Grudem Yes, the New Testament speaks of false teachers whose doctrine denies core elements of the apostolic gospel. Here are 30 well-known pastors of today that speak the truth of God and who believe every single word in the Bible. But whatever it was, it was starting to affect my faith and my husband's faith as we heard, [A repost: Updated July 2020 with lots of new stuff, including memes. The New Puritans focus on the sovereignty of God in salvation and are identified with Driscoll and John Piper. One criticism of New Calvinismusually coming from traditional Calvinistsis that its not really Calvinism. He was a principal figure in the development of the system of Christian theology later called Calvinism. Just thought some of you would find this list helpful. We both agree that the only instrument that God uses in connecting this work of Christ with the undeserving sinner is faith, which is an act of the human soul. So be discerning for yourselves. For the extended version of this post, click here . So if an article doesn't seem to match what I said about it, it may be because they altered it. ) Many revivals would follow in the wake of his sermons. For the links only, click here . Tozer 7. So beware. Unlike Calvinism. In fact, Ive heard him preach stuff that would set Calvinists hair (and beards) on fire. Thomas Oden 14. It's really confusing writing. But I only refer to it as "my concordance." Especially in reference to the 20th century there are many preachers (including some mentioned on this thread) who would not agree with Calvinism in an abstract sense but taught Calvinistically in much of their practical teaching. G. Campbell Morgan 16. I used to be into almost all of the teachers you listed, but they all share the Keswick/"Higher Life" mentality of the Christian life, instead one that is more rooted in Word and Sacrament. 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. Paige Patterson 18. Self-appointed gatekeepers of evangelicalism tear apart what could be a noble, diverse movement of the Spirit. So be wary and educated.) See "What's the best way to make p, [In this series, I'm breaking the long post "Why is Calvinism so dangerous?" Things My Calvinist Pastor Said #10: God Only Real Super-Short Version of "How to Tell if a Church, P Christian Testimony: Catharina - "How I Met Jesus". But were not talking about denouncing ideas or exposing real false teachers. Tozer 7. Copyright 2002-2023 Got Questions Ministries. "Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God - children not born of natural descent but born of God.". The New Calvinists focus on the sovereignty of God over creation and are identified with Tim Keller and Gabe Lyons. And they're right; they don't SAY it, but they mean it. (And when I talk about what the Calvinist "says," I don't mean the words they actually use. You will be born-again (regenerated by the Spirit) after and as a response to your decision to believe in Jesus. In the Bible, belief comes before and leads to regeneration/being born-again (and anyone can believe). And so we all keep quiet, and the Calvinism spreads.) These gatekeepers take it upon themselves to pronounce who is in and who is out of orthodox Christianity.. By the standards of these gatekeepers, the definition of evangelical is becoming increasingly narrow, so much so It was sad to me that - even though I left comments on the church blog against Calvinism (until they stopped allowing comments, because of me) and even though we sent long, (And since we left, they have joined up with 9Marks and The Gospel Coalition. In 2010, a LifeWay Research survey of Protestant pastors ranked him among the top 10 most influential living preachers. 1. 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. Here are 30 well-known pastors of today that speak the truth of God and who believe every single word in the Bible. (Here is, . (I am sure there are other great preac, Okay, I changed my mind. I will make mistakes. Faith is a human act. I'm sorry and you're welcome. Jimmy Draper. Do Church Outreach Stunts Send the Wrong Message? I'll let others who are sympathetic to this viewpoint fill in more. (If we hadn't waited and researched for 6 years before speaking up, maybe we could have reached more people.) Nope, not a Cal. Now, you hopefully find it ridiculous to reject these great and godly people. The well-known 20th-century evangelist Billy Graham (1918-2018) was one of the most famous Arminian Christian leaders. Chuck Smith 6. I used to be into almost all of the teachers you listed, but they all share the Keswick/"Higher Life" mentality of the Christian life, instead one that is more rooted in Word and Sacrament. (Angry but motivated to see what the Bible really says. Have you forgotten his evangelism tours where there were great multitudes of rebaptisms? Matt Chandler on How to Share Your Faith Effectively, Three Ways You Can Love Those Who Think Differently. But maybe it gets better, I don't know. Just thought some of you would find this list helpful. 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. Just because I link to someone else's blog doesn't necessarily mean I agree with everything they believe. I know they will read what I write and say, "We don't say that!" WebClick HERE to see our list of quotes by famousCalvinist preachers and teachers. I do not agree that true Christians can lose their salvation. Have you forgotten his evangelism tours where there were great multitudes of rebaptisms? 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. It not infrequently happens that something about the earthmay be known with the greatest certainty by reasoning or by experience, even by one who is not a Christian. Instead, ask him what authors/books he recommends, and then go home and do a search for them online with the words "Calvinist, Calvinism, or Reformed" to see if others identify them as Calvinists. So, once again, thank you to the stealthy Calvinist pastor who took over our church and to the Calvinist elders who sided with him. F.B. You get the right to be "born of God" after you believe. Calvinists would mean that the Holy Spirit regenerates SINNERS (specific, preselected sinners, before they believe) to make them believers. 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. We are dedicated to our historic Creeds and Confessions because we believe they are faithful to the Scriptures. But it's worth being discerning about, since Calvinism is creeping in everywhere.}. And FYI: I found a couple times when the Calvinist author of an article I linked to changed their article after I linked to it. Meyer 17. Bailey Smith. Nope, not a Cal. - a great look at the problems of Calvinism from several different angles. ), 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. Is that important (ok that was my sarcasm sorryI still have quite a bit of sarcasm to repent over Im trying to hand it over). Jakes and Wells Fargo to Fund $1 Billion for Underserved Communities, Not a Drill: Bring Your Own Cup Day is Back at 7-Eleven, Tennessee Pastors Sign Letter Supporting Gov. Billy Sunday 5. And my view of Calvinism is, of course, based on the encounters I've had with Calvinists and with what I've read from Calvinists. Gardner Calvin Taylor (1918-2015) Gardner Calvin Taylor, an influential senior pastor of the Concord Baptist Church of Christ in Brooklyn, New York, was born on June 18, 1918, the only child of a well By this time, it's too late to turn the ship around. This whole blog - where I have been shouting as loudly as I can about the dangers of Calvinism - is all because of them. "), 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? And election is about those who become saved being elected for (chosen for) service to God. JavaScript is disabled. A statement like this could be Calvinist or not. And I recommend reading my posts"Why Is Calvinism So Dangerous?" I'm not completely sure about this because I only just now heard about him, but I'm including his name for you to research yourself. ( 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. For the memes only, click here . John Wesley 4. I also like Charles Stanley(not his son, Andy Stanley, who I think challenges the integrity/authority of the Bible). Here is a record of the most famous evangelical preachers who have played an important role in touching the hearts of the masses. If there is anything worth being divisive about, it's about the fundamental truths of God's Word. All rights reserved. Pass out cards or send emails with the Must-Visit anti-Calvinist websites I listed above to as many people as possible, telling them to look them up and to listen for if anything sounds familiar. These are in no particular order. Nope. Billy Graham is, perhaps, the epitome of the evangelical identity. One criticism of New Calvinismusually coming from traditional Calvinistsis that its not really Calvinism. It's been a long road. (And sorry about the random color changes in the paragraphs. ", "By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive", "And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. 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.. It is a slow start (no surprise) but we are intentional and prayerful. (It's possible that some of these could have left Calvinism over time. PackerJames Montgomery BoiceJames WhiteJohn F. MacArthurJohn PiperJoshua HarrisLoraine BoettnerAlbert Mohler R.C. SproulSteve LawsonVoddie BachhamWayne Grudem But little do the leaders know that I didn't leave all that quietly. 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. It is, at times, necessary to publicly call out false teachers. What Does That Mean For You? I am going to do my best to, well, understand his writing, for starters. These gatekeepers take it upon themselves to pronounce who is in and who is out of orthodox Christianity.. By the standards of these gatekeepers, the definition of evangelical is becoming increasingly narrow, so much so Stealthily, fast, aggressively. And so I listen to Tony Evans' sermons online instead. (Many of the websites that pop up on the first page of search results in any online theological search are Calvinist. If predestining people to hell truly was glorifying to him, then shouldn't he - and Calvinists - celebrate people going to hell because it brings Calvi-god more glory? John Stott is one of the great evangelical Christian thinkers of the last generation. Billy Graham 10. In 2010, a LifeWay Research survey of Protestant pastors ranked him among the top 10 most influential living preachers. , a pastor I haven't watched but my husband recommends his videos against Calvinism. ), After finding these names in various places online, I looked up each person to see if they are Calvinist. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: Its Not About Winning Football Games. 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). into bite-sized pieces.] Many revivals would follow in the wake of his sermons. Chuck Smith 6. 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. Similarly, our prayer should remind us that unless God opens eyes, the lost, and even the found, will remain in darkness until God grants understanding. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Arminius, Oden, Wesley, Miley, Burt are often helpful. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Also, a friend of mine who left her EFCA church because Calvinism took it over prefers Dr. Andy Woods, who also preaches against Calvinism. Or it might end with you being one of the only ones to leave the church while everyone else supports the pastor, Time is of the essence. Howard Hendricks So he should have nothing to fear. It's as short as I could make it. Faith is a human act. Back before we left our Calvinist church, when we were getting super fed-up listening to all the Calvinist sermons, I began listening to Dr. Evans every week, and I haven't yet heard anything that alarms me or that I disagree with (except for a few very minor points when it comes to prophecy). C.S. WebJohn Calvin (15091564) was an influential French theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation. 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. While I don't think Greg Laurie is a Calvinist, his Harvest church says, under the "salvation" heading on their beliefs page, "Before Creation, God chose those who would be saved." Charles Stanley. God bless you all! Andrew Murray 8. A couple of the people on your list, such as Mr Nee, have some very serious doctrine and legacy error, and might not be rightly grouped together with others. (Be aware that some of the links I provide are for pro-Calvinist sites and some are for anti-Calvinist sites and some are for Arminian sites, though I am not an Arminian.) Calvinist pastors who set out to take over non-Calvinist churches are banking on the fact that most people don't know what Calvinism is, giving the pastors plenty of time to weave in Calvinism in sneaky, subtle, tricksy ways before people catch on to (and research) the red flags. And if he gets glory for predestining people to perish, then isn't he denying himself glory by saying he doesn't want anyone to perish? Alexander Maclaren 15. ), Do not roll over and allow a backwards, unbiblical theology to supplant God's Truth. (From that post) The ESV and ESV Study Bible are majorly preferred by Calvinists. Wayne Grudem and J.I. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." Jude warned about him: In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.. (I haven't heard of most of them, but it's good to know their theology before I do. 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.. Thank you. Indeed, the Prince of Preachers seemed about as healthy and balanced as a Bible-believing Christian could be. Its an irony of history that many of the ministers who now decry what young Calvinists believe are the ones who recommended Spurgeon to them. 2. (Also FYI: I often call Calvinism's god "Calvi-god" for short, to keep it clear who I'm referring to. Calvinism ultimately teaches that everything we do is because God preplanned it, ordai, (For the simplified version, click here . nd so if this issue (the Calvinism that took over your church) is brought to light, most likely it will lead to a church-split of some kind. Share: Facebook Twitter Email Like this: Loading 3 Responses Barbara F.B. WebJohn Bunyan (16281688): [1] English preacher and author of The Pilgrim's Progress. Jimmy Draper. WebHere, then, are the 25 most influential pastors of the past 25 years: #1 Billy Graham. Carson D. James Kennedy J.I. He gleefully divides brother from brother and sister from sister. C.S. Who are some famous Arminian Christians today? Regarding verses from the ESV: Scripture quotations are from The ESV Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version), copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. None of this would have been possible without you! And "Doctrines of Grace." 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. Billy Sunday 5. Confronting the errors and dangers of Calvinism - a theology that flips the Bible on its head and does great harm to Gospel Truth, God's character, Jesus's sacrifice, and our faith. I think this is being defined a little too much as a dichotomy when it is more like a continuum. Used by permission. I'm going to add some more posts, but not really new ones because I'm not starting up the blog again. Lewis and A. W. Tozer. R.A. Torrey 9. Grudem in the General Editor and Packer is the Theological Editor. So be discerning for yourselves. All rights reserved.. We want our heroes of the faith to be perfect in theology and conduct, so we ignore or justify the parts we dont like. Adrian Rogers. 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." 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. John Frame once wrote that he rather sit under the preaching of a good Arminian than a bad Calvinist! And thats what confuses me. In my normal Bible reading today, I came across a verse about "singleness vs. marriage" that destroys Calvinism in a few short words: "But the man who has settled the matter in his own mind, who is under no compulsion but who has control over his own will, and who has made up his mind not to marry the virgin - this man also does the right thing." Nope. FYI: In his Statement of Faith, it sounds like The Idol Killer believes we can lose our salvation. The Divider. 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.). 2. We just left our church of almost 20 years because of the dogmatic Calvinist pastor who recently came on board. The Light Hearted Calvinist has a big list of Calvinists. He wrote a tract that the Lord graciously used in order to convert me. So beware. I failed. I just knew something was wrong, but I couldn't put my finger on it yet. 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 It is these who cause divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit. From this list, I really like Greg Laurie and Billy Graham. Why? not his son, Andy Stanley, who I think challenges the integrity/authority of the Bible). Calvinists - Jesus, the apostles, Augustine, John Calvin, George Whitefield, Jonathan Edwards, John Gill, James Petigru Boyce, Charles Spurgeon, B.H. You are using an out of date browser. And feel free to copy this and share it with others, to help them learn to identify Calvinism when they see it. Also, I broke this long post down into smaller posts, so click here for all the links to the "Things My Calvinist Pastor Said" series . 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. But to the dismay of every evangelical Calvinist, I fear I must be the bearerof bad news that Martin Luther apparently didnt believe the Bible is fully inspired, true or trustworthy. Can you lay out for me some questions I can ask myself to see if Im a label? Many evangelicals would say no to mostmaybe evenallof these. Just make sure to share the link to this blog so that they can find the original post. And Scriptural truth understood correctly will always contradict Calvinism. So be discerning for yourselves. There have been many well-known Arminian pastors, theologians, authors, speakers, and other influencers. 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. New : For the super-short version, click here . Nope, not a Cal. Idol Killer- An anti-Calvinist my husband started recently watching and enjoys. I am a wife and mother who loves the Lord. So pack a lunch and bring a sleeping bag. And these are long posts. ), Ed Stetzer (I'm not sure if he is or not. And if you think the pastor is a Calvinist, DO NOT accept any offer of his to take you through their "Calvinist indoctrination" books (my wording, not theirs), to "help you understand the gospel better." After this series, I should be done. And I was thinking about what precautions I might take to make sure we didn't end up in another Calvinist church (that is, whe, (For just the "Is the ESV a Calvinist Bible" part of this post, click here .) However, I'm reflecting on whether we ought laud or disparage men so much with polls. And so both Calvinists and non-Calvinists would say that regeneration by the Spirit is necessary for salvation. Come on admit it, we all have them. They want you to think that what they are teaching is merely "Scripture" so that we let our guard down and trustingly accept what they teach. 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. Charles Wesley 2. Best to avoid every name on that list as though your eternity depended on it, because it does. Jude warned about him: In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.. Nope. If Calvi-god's okay with. Nope. And who are God's possession, who are his children? Then if something happens to one of my blogs, I've got it in another.) So help me now these labels are mind boggling if I see on a list somewhere that so and so is a Calvinist, or an Arminian, or Pelagist (and I know I messed that word up and every time I saw it I went back to my marine biology days and thought about deep ocean life as the words are similar so I would picture the man from Atlantis and get very sidetracked in whatever idea was being posted)or whatever title was being given what am I supposed to glean from knowing that?
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