musicman707 writes, I was raised in the Presbyterian Church (USA) (that is, liberal Presbyterianism). The version of Reformed theology I encountered there is probably best described as “Calvinism Lite.” I was trained at Princeton Seminary. “TULIP” or the five points of Calvinism was not taught there except as a historical artifact. Nevertheless, we were schooled … Continue reading Two Recent Testimonies About Leaving Calvinism
Neo-Reformed
Troubling Trends Among YRR Calvinists
The troubling trend in America's "Calvinist Revival" HT: Dale V. Wayman
Austin Fischer Responds to Kevin DeYoung’s Review of his Book
My Review of Kevin's Review
An Insightful Review of Austin Fischer’s New Book on Leaving Calvinism
Check out this reflective and insightful review of Austin Fischer's book, Young, Restless And No Longer Reformed. John Frye (also a former Calvinist) presents a short and thought provoking summary of the problems inherent in Calvinism that Austin highlights in his book. John Frye, Review of *Young Restless and No Longer Reformed* Related Posts: Glen Shellrude, … Continue reading An Insightful Review of Austin Fischer’s New Book on Leaving Calvinism
Great Follow-up Comments by David Martinez on the Recent Conversation Between James White and Austin Fischer
You can read the post at SEA here. David does a fine job exposing White's spurious debate tactics. James White has truly made an art out of poisoning the well as Martinez well points out (See post below for more evidence). And again, we see the tired old assumption that one cannot possibly disagree with … Continue reading Great Follow-up Comments by David Martinez on the Recent Conversation Between James White and Austin Fischer
Is God Like a Black Hole in Calvinism? Ex-Calvinist Austin Fischer Responds to John Piper
Austin Fischer Responds to John Piper About Leaving Calvinism I think Mr. Fischer makes a valid point about how Piper's claims do seem to plainly paint God in a way that seems at odds with Scripture and seems to threaten His aseity. Here are a few other posts that make similar observations: Dr. Thomas McCall … Continue reading Is God Like a Black Hole in Calvinism? Ex-Calvinist Austin Fischer Responds to John Piper
Where the New Calvinist Movement is Heading- Hyper Calvinism?
I found this comment after a post by a Calvinist at this blog: There are three books every born again child of God should read (1) the Bible (2) The Reign of Grace by Abraham Boothe (3) An Antidote to Armianism by Christopher Ness. There is no such thing as a “Reformed Christian” because you … Continue reading Where the New Calvinist Movement is Heading- Hyper Calvinism?
Excerpt From Austin Fischer’s New Book About Why He Left The New Calvinist “Young, Restless and Reformed” Movement
You can read the excerpt here Here are a few interesting comments left in response to the new book, Beakerj wrote: Austin, as one out of church for the last 2 years due to not being able to deal with, nor yet truly dismiss ,the calvinist god, I am reading your book with bated breath. … Continue reading Excerpt From Austin Fischer’s New Book About Why He Left The New Calvinist “Young, Restless and Reformed” Movement
Thought Provoking Article on the “Young, Restless and Reformed”
The writer is not against Calvinism, but has a major problem with some of the attitudes, themes, behaviors and side effects of what has been termed the "Young, Restless and Reformed" movement. It is certainly worth reading and considering, whether you are a Calvinist or not. Excerpt: People are sometimes surprised to hear me speak … Continue reading Thought Provoking Article on the “Young, Restless and Reformed”
J.I. Packer Calls Arminianism “an intellectual sin of infirmity”
In other words, Arminians are just stupid Christians who refuse to mature intellectually. Here is the quote: Calvinism is the natural theology written on the heart of the new man in Christ, whereas Arminianism is an intellectual sin of infirmity, natural only in the sense in which all such sins are natural, even to the … Continue reading J.I. Packer Calls Arminianism “an intellectual sin of infirmity”
Baffling Comment
Someone named JW ignored the stated purpose of the X-Calvinist Corner page and wrote the following: Congratulations to all ex-Calvinists. Now you have the right to go to hell. It's a precious right so guard it with all of your hearts. I am not sure what to make of it. Is this person suggesting that … Continue reading Baffling Comment
Another Calvinist Who Isn’t Afraid to Tell it Like it Is
In my previous post I drew attention to a person who called Jesus the Calvinist Messiah. As it turned out, this person was really just making fun of the way that some Calvinists tend towards elitist attitudes and equate their system of theology with the gospel itself. But here is a guy who is quite … Continue reading Another Calvinist Who Isn’t Afraid to Tell it Like it Is
Roger E. Olson on Scot McKnight’s “Neo-Reformed”
I appreciate and agree with everything Scot McKnight has written in his blog postings "Who are the NeoReformed?" (See his blog The Jesus Creed.) He was very judicious about naming names. Namely, naming names would only inflame the controversy and make things worse. "If the shoe fits [someone]...." I would like to add that many … Continue reading Roger E. Olson on Scot McKnight’s “Neo-Reformed”
Arminian Perspectives 