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. 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. WebClick HERE to see our list of quotes by famousCalvinist preachers and teachers. Lewis and A. W. Tozer. God bless you all! 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. So its odd that Rob Bell has been so roundly rejected for holding essentially the same belief as this celebrated theologian. And "Doctrines of Grace." 2. John Piper John Piper is a very well-known preacher for his style (straight forward/not passive) and knowledge of the Bible. Ifound a lot more names to add to my list of known Calvinists (found in my various "How to Tell if a Church, Pastor, or Website is Calvinist" posts). PackerJames Montgomery BoiceJames WhiteJohn F. MacArthurJohn PiperJoshua HarrisLoraine BoettnerAlbert Mohler R.C. J. Vernon McGee 19. Meyer 17. We Left Our Church Because of Calvinism (Things My Calvinist Pastor Said), Problems in John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion, Through The Refining Fire: Your "Sweetly Broken" Journey, The One-Year "Don't Be Such A Chicken" Challenge. 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 In his work The Literal Meaning of Genesis, Augustine (to put it bluntly) thought Christians who took the Creation Story literally were a laughingstock and looked like idiots among non-Christians because they denied science and reason. Share: Facebook Twitter Email Like this: Loading 3 Responses Barbara Oswald Chambers 12. ), 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. (From now on, I will try to call him our "ex-pastor." 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. But I hope it's more readable and streamlined at least. For the links only, click here . John Piper John Piper is a very well-known preacher for his style (straight forward/not passive) and knowledge of the Bible. It is, at times, necessary to publicly call out false teachers. One criticism of New Calvinismusually coming from traditional Calvinistsis that its not really Calvinism. Ken #2 KenH, Nov 25, 2002 For the memes only, click here . Arminius, Oden, Wesley, Miley, Burt are often helpful. But in the Bible, anyone who chooses to believe in Jesus is predestined to glory and to bring God glory. So be discerning for yourselves. 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.. (Here is, . Benjamin Coxe: English Pastor and theologian, signer of the First London Baptist Confession, father of Nehemiah Coxe. There are plenty of other examples: George Whitefields lobbying for slavery, Martin Luthers hatred of Jews, John Calvins approval of burning heretics at the stake, etc. Howard Hendricks The Bible says God is not willing that any man should perish, He wants all to be saved, His saving grace is available to all. But we're all afraid to speak up, feeling like we're the only ones who sense a problem. End Times #10: God Would Never Do That? Stupid computer! He understands the Word and God's character correctly. Of course the Bible is truth, but Calvinism's interpretation of it is not. New : For the super-short version, click here . It is these who cause divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit. I bet the congregation has no clue where they're headed. 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. 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. , a pastor I haven't watched but my husband recommends his videos against Calvinism. Just because I link to someone else's blog doesn't necessarily mean I agree with everything they believe. Billy Graham 10. Meyer 17. For the text-only version, no memes, click here . Calvinists would mean that the Holy Spirit regenerates SINNERS (specific, preselected sinners, before they believe) to make them believers. Alexander Maclaren 15. Of course the Bible is truth, but Calvinism's interpretation of it is not. Calvinists - Jesus, the apostles, Augustine, John Calvin, George Whitefield, Jonathan Edwards, John Gill, James Petigru Boyce, Charles Spurgeon, B.H. (Here ishis YouTube channel. 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. There have been many well-known Arminian pastors, theologians, authors, speakers, and other influencers. And why would translators of a Bible make these kinds of Calvinist tweaks to Scripture? For the simplified version, click here . The New Calvinists focus on the sovereignty of God over creation and are identified with Tim Keller and Gabe Lyons. 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." John Piper John Piper is a very well-known preacher for his style (straight forward/not passive) and knowledge of the Bible. Researchers Use 3D Printer to Create Cheesecake, Watch the First Trailer for FXs Docuseries The Secrets of Hillsong, Ten TV Shows That Are Great From the First Episode, Love is Blind Contestants Say They Were Psychologically Tortured On the Show, T.D. I know they will read what I write and say, "We don't say that!" Also note that many Calvinists proudly claim they are part of the "Gospel-centered movement." FYI: In his Statement of Faith, it sounds like The Idol Killer believes we can lose our salvation. 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. His preaching was focused on sin, Gods righteousness and sovereignty, and he was part of the Great Awakening. I'm sorry and you're welcome. My hope is that with this one long post, I can show the deceptiveness of, I am always thankful for Tony Evans' preaching. It's as short as I could make it. Jude warned about him: In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.. William Barclays iconic little blue commentaries are on the shelves of many pastors. In fact, we're known for it.) I do not agree that true Christians can lose their salvation.)]. 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. But in the Bible, anyone can be saved. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (14:43) [I highly recommend these anti-Calvinist websites: Soteriology 101 (here's the Facebook page ) , Beyond the Fundamentals , Hoppers Cro, Because it appears to teach biblical truth while actually teaching the opposite - while using manipulation and cult-like tactics to suck you in! New List of Calvinists (some are long dead): Augustine (who Calvin based his theology on) Danny Akin Jason K. Allen Sam Allberry Wendy Alsup Aaron Armstrong Matt Barrett Herman Bavinck Josh Buice Matt Boswell Anthony Bradley Jerry Bridges Mike Bullmore Wade Burleson Rosaria Butterfield William Carey Anthony Carter Matt Carter I also like Charles Stanley(not his son, Andy Stanley, who I think challenges the integrity/authority of the Bible). He doesn't preach directly against Calvinism per se; he just preaches Scriptural truth as it was meant to be understood and in a practical way. (We watched it happen firsthand in our church, which is why I wrote this blog. Used by permission. (I am sure there are other great preac, Okay, I changed my mind. This simplified one is just the highlights. (I just heard that, apparently, the elders were aware of how dogmatic he was before they hired him. These are the websites (not including video/YouTube websites) that, in my estimation, either definitely are or most likely are Calvinist (based on their statements of faith, the views they present, the Calvinists they promote, etc.) He gleefully divides brother from brother and sister from sister. ), Do not roll over and allow a backwards, unbiblical theology to supplant God's Truth. Instead, in part three ofChronicles, Lewis describes what is called the Christus Victor view of the atonement, which holds that the Cross is not an image of Gods wrath against us, diverted to His son, but it was the defeat of evil through an act of selfless love. WebReformed/Calvinist scholars and Preachers I really like. WAS! (See the Christianity Today cover story Young, Restless and Reformed for a fuller treatment of it.) Unless Calvinism is wrong.). WebHere, then, are the 25 most influential pastors of the past 25 years: #1 Billy Graham. (Many of the websites that pop up on the first page of search results in any online theological search are Calvinist. These are in no particular order. Where would evangelicalism be without Martin Luther? I am still learning. Learn how your comment data is processed. Jerry Vines. 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. Nope. I really have a hard time benefiting from that type of preaching anymore. Adrian Rogers. And I recommend reading my posts. Mark Driscoll, John Piper and Tim Keller megachurch preachers and important evangelical authors are all Calvinist. Which is why its amazing to me what we ignore in order to protect ourselves from the truth. Billy Sunday 5. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. 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. C.S. I'm sorry and you're welcome. I'd be okay with that too.) We want our heroes of the faith to be perfect in theology and conduct, so we ignore or justify the parts we dont like. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. (Plus, I like having things in two places. Perhaps the most celebrated Christian writer of the last century, C.S. 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. Ever wonder if a popular preacher is a Calvinist? But non-Calvinists (and I believe this is the biblical meaning) would say that He regenerates BELIEVERS, that if we choose to believe in Jesus (and anyone can) then the Spirit regenerates us, transforming us into a "born-again, new creation," sealing us for the day of redemption and helping us grow in faith. Or they call their theology "Biblical Christianity." Packer were editors on the ESV Study Bible (this is for the ESV Global Study Bible). But it has to be long because Calvinism is so deceptively convoluted that it takes time to peel off the layers so that you can see it for what it really is. Calvinists - Jesus, the apostles, Augustine, John Calvin, George Whitefield, Jonathan Edwards, John Gill, James Petigru Boyce, Charles Spurgeon, B.H. I am also a licensed counselor, but I have chosen to stay home and raise my children. Bailey Smith. Nope. There are many brothers and sisters in Christ who believe or assume Arminian influenced theology. After this series, I should be done. So, he gets my vote. The New Puritans focus on the sovereignty of God in salvation and are identified with Driscoll and John Piper. Many revivals would follow in the wake of his sermons. I am human. Lewis 13. FYI: In his Statement of Faith, it sounds like The Idol Killer believes we can lose our salvation. (He doesn't seem to say much about it on his blog, but from what I can tell, he graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary and says, in the, Ron Rhodes (Reasoning From The Scriptures). The New Puritans focus on the sovereignty of God in salvation and are identified with Driscoll and John Piper. 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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. 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. Here are 30 well-known pastors of today that speak the truth of God and who believe every single word in the Bible. Like I am not so crazy for disagreeing with Calvinism. He gleefully divides brother from brother and sister from sister. 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Personally, I have spent a lot of time recovering from their teaching, by God's grace. Who are some famous Arminian Christians today? It is a slow start (no surprise) but we are intentional and prayerful. It is too disgraceful and ruinous, though, and greatly to be avoided, that he [the non-Christian] should hear a Christian speaking so idiotically on these matters, and as if in accord with Christian writings, that he might say that he could scarcely keep from laughing when he saw how totally in error they are. Who are some famous Arminian Christians today? - An anti-Calvinist my husband started recently watching and enjoys. Lewis was no evangelical by the standards of modern evangelical spokespersons. For our premium ad-free experience, including exclusive podcasts, issues and more, subscribe to. 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. A.W. not his son, Andy Stanley, who I think challenges the integrity/authority of the Bible). 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." All rights reserved. In Calvinism, certain people are predestined to be believers (and everyone else is out of luck). I'll let others who are sympathetic to this viewpoint fill in more. 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. So if their article doesn't seem to match what I said about it, it may be because they altered it. ) So be discerning for yourselves. ", "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. Thomas Oden 14. 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. 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 . [FYI: I added a note at the bottom of this post on May 5, 2021.]. "How to Tell if a Church, Pastor, or Website is Calvinist", "When Calvinism's 'Bad Logic' Traps Good Christians". He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." Many evangelicals would say no to mostmaybe evenallof these. Billy Graham is, perhaps, the epitome of the evangelical identity. Get our Question of the Week delivered right to your inbox! And I recommend doing this before the pastor catches on, or else you could find yourself being shamed into silence or threatened with church discipline for being "divisive". Be careful! In 2010, a LifeWay Research survey of Protestant pastors ranked him among the top 10 most influential living preachers. 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 If Calvi-god's okay with. I do not agree that true Christians can lose their salvation. A list of Calvinist preachers? He doesn't preach directly against Calvinism per se; he just preaches Scriptural truth as it was meant to be understood and in a practical way. And I think it's full of problems. I think this is being defined a little too much as a dichotomy when it is more like a continuum. 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 Charles Wesley 2. Can you be anevangelicalChristian and believe. 1. But were not talking about denouncing ideas or exposing real false teachers. Calvinism ultimately teaches that everything we do is because God preplanned it, ordai, (For the simplified version, click here . R.A. Torrey 9. WebReformed/Calvinist scholars and Preachers I really like. The Divider. WebHere, then, are the 25 most influential pastors of the past 25 years: #1 Billy Graham. He wrote a tract that the Lord graciously used in order to convert me. Hercules Collins (d. 1702): English Pastor, author of An Orthodox Catechism, and signer of the 1689 London Baptist Confession. He just didn't want to sign off on a theology that he thought took excessive straining to deduce from scripture. Very Big Names in the world of Calvinism. One (Calvinism) closes the door of salvation to most people and takes away our responsibility to believe, to choose Jesus and the other (the Bible) opens the door of salvation up to all people and tells us to choose whom we will serve. But maybe it gets better, I don't know. One criticism of New Calvinismusually coming from traditional Calvinistsis that its not really Calvinism. Come on admit it, we all have them. (re-updated), Tony Evans Preaches on Prayer and God's Will, Why is Calvinism so dangerous? Here is a record of the most famous evangelical preachers who have played an important role in touching the hearts of the masses. A.W. The Light Hearted Calvinist has a big list of Calvinists. 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. We are dedicated to our historic Creeds and Confessions because we believe they are faithful to the Scriptures. But I did find, Martin Luther (wasn't a follower of Calvin, but had similar beliefs), Patrick Morley ? [ I updated this November 2022 to try to shorten it. Unlike Calvinism. Nope. And Calvinists also get "election" wrong. And so I listen to Tony Evans' sermons online instead. (And I've only read 4 chapters so far. 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. And I recommend reading my posts"Why Is Calvinism So Dangerous?" into bite-sized pieces.] And for those of us on the moderate-progressive side: maybe we can find it in ourselves to turn the other cheek and forgive those who wish us gone. And FYI: I found a couple times when the Calvinist author of an article I linked to changed the article after I linked to it. Like I can breathe again. 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? B. Warfield: 18511921 (principal of the Princeton Theological Seminary) Benjamin Keach: 1640-1704 (primary author of the 1689 Baptist Confession) Faith is a human act. In fact, Ive heard him preach stuff that would set Calvinists hair (and beards) on fire. Faith is a human act. While I don't think Greg Laurie is a Calvinist, his Harvest church says, "Before Creation, God chose those who would be saved." Here is a record of the most famous evangelical preachers who have played an important role in touching the hearts of the masses. 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. (Also FYI: I often call Calvinism's god "Calvi-god" for short, to keep it clear who I'm referring to.