We have seen that Orthodox Lutheranism and five-point Calvinism have two contrary definitions of Christ’s atonement. From this, they also derive two contrary definitions of the Gospel, only one of which is true and saving (Galatians 1:6-9). There is agreement that the Gospel is received by repentance and faith, but the definitions of repentance are quite different. In regards to justification, Orthodox Lutheranism sees repentance as the result of the preaching of God’s Law, by which one is made to feel the terrors of conscience concerning his sins. This, in and of itself, does not save anyone, but leads one to faith in the Gospel, which indeed does save.
While repentance and faith have a necessary relationship, they also have distinctions that clearly can be defined apart from one another. How do you define faith, and why do the Scriptures contrast it with works (Romans 3:27-28)?
Pastor Wood
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Taking the Mask off Calvinism
While repentance and faith have a necessary relationship, they also have distinctions that clearly can be defined apart from one another. How do you define faith, and why do the Scriptures contrast it with works (Romans 3:27-28)?
Pastor Wood
rivergums@sbcglobal.net
Taking the Mask off Calvinism
This is centuri0n, aka Frank Turk, who has been an internet apologist for about 10 years and has never really gained anything for himself through it but a handful of friends and a lot of ill-will. Most people, honestly, do not like to argue with him because he doesn't know how to let it go. He's a blogger of some minor note, and he's a "calvinist".
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