Grace

How to Rely on God’s Grace without Becoming a Calvinist-Perservance

December 4, 2014 by Edwin Crozier 2 Comments

As we consider all of our fears about being accused of teaching Calvinism, we finally get to the other tip of the TULIP: Perseverance of the Saints. Since we all know saints need to persevere, I think few of us will get too worked up about talking about saints persevering. However, it is very easy to throw the baby out with the bathwater as we fear someone might think we are Calvinists. So, let’s examine the third alternative regarding this tenet as well. Keep reading to find out more.

How To Rely on God’s Grace without Becoming a Calvinist–Irresistible Grace

November 26, 2014 by Edwin Crozier Leave a Comment

Sorry it has been so long since my last post in this series. Lots of stuff going on over the past few weeks. But thanks for sticking with me as we examine why we don’t have to be so afraid of being accused of Calvinism just because we start talking about grace a lot more. Of course, there is a lot to be disappointed with in the tenet of Irresistible Grace. But just because we teach grace doesn’t mean we are teaching irresistible grace. Read on to find out more.

How to Rely on God’s Grace without Becoming a Calvinist: Atonement

October 28, 2014 by Edwin Crozier Leave a Comment

No doubt, in any way considering the idea of the atonement as limited is a frightening concept. I’m certain I don’t even like to speak in those terms. However, recognizing that not every one receives atonement, I must learn I don’t have to be afraid of ever teaching any concept of an atonement that is limited to certain people. However, the biblical concept of the limitations of atonement are not remotely the same as the Calvinistic concept of Limited Atonement. So, I still don’t want to be a Calvinist. Read on to find out why.

How to Rely on God’s Grace without Becoming a Calvinist: Depravity

September 29, 2014 by Edwin Crozier Leave a Comment

Many of my non-Calvinist friends are afraid of depravity. But the Bible really does teach we are depraved. We shouldn’t be scared of that. Paul said it. It’s true. The problem is how Calvinism defines this depravity and explains it. I believe in my own depravity. But I still don’t want to be a Calvinist. Keep reading to find out why.

How to Rely on God’s Grace without Becoming a Calvinist: Sovereignty and Glory

September 25, 2014 by Edwin Crozier 5 Comments

Yes, it’s true. We really can rely completely on and hope fully in God’s grace without becoming Calvinists. Calvinists don’t own the grace of God, and we non-Calvinists don’t have to fear it either. The first point we need to examine is how to rely on God’s sovereignty and magnify God’s glory without becoming a Calvinist.

How to Rely on God’s Grace without Becoming a Calvinist: Introduction

September 24, 2014 by Edwin Crozier 4 Comments

To hear religious people argue today, you might think we only had two options. 1) Believe we are not really saved by grace. Or 2) Be a Calvinist. But like so many perceived choices, this is a false dilemma. There are actually more possibilities.