The Highway Forums General Discussion Open Forum Evangelism

I think Phil may have had foreign missions in mind in particular, and there I think what he says has substantial merit, and should be a cause for concern and reflection among Calvinists, especially those in Presbyterian denominations. If Baptists have not very often "reached for the stars" in doctrinal and systematic theology, Presbyterians have shown themselves to be less than impressive in the sphere of world missions. Read any work on evangelism or missions by a Presbyterian and you'll likely be impressed by its truthfulness and cogency, and even the "passion" and "fervency" of its writer. But what is lacking is more in the way of drive or fervency or burden among the laity and at the local church level to see the Gospel proclaimed to every tongue and tribe. With Baptist I feel this is more second nature, and it results more in action than talk, even if there is often a lack of serious theological reflection. Reflection tends to be more common among Reformed Baptists than among "Purpose-Driven" Arminians, but the passion for the glory of God in missions is no less intense. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/my2cents.gif" alt="" />