How Many of Calvinism's 5 Points Do You Embrace?
How many points of Calvinism do you embrace?
I added a place for 4 and 1/2 points because many people have told me that is where they stand. Some 5 Pointers will admit that Christ’s death is sufficient for the sins of all mankind but not intended for all mankind. Other 5 pointers seem to take a more thrift-oriented approach — no more grace than absolutely needed, no extravagance (sufficient only for the elect and no more). So where do you stand?
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no more grace than absolutely needed, no extravagance (sufficient only for the elect and no more)
I would say it a bit differently. There is no waste in God’s plan. Every bit of saving grace is extravagant, but none of it goes to waste.
7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, 8 which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight 9 making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ 10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. (Eph 1:7–10)
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