Tom,

I agree wholeheartedly with Pilgrim. I just finished reading the book "The gospel as taught by Calvin" by RC Reed, which is on just these matters you are raising. It is worth getting this little book and read it more than once - I promised myself that I just have to read it again and again. These issues really touch the heart of our faith. One should actually also read the Canons of Dordt with Reed's book. Get the book - you will not regret it.

The pastor you're talking about may not be the only one in reformed circles who has this view. I will not be surprised if there are more reformed church folk who thinks different from the historical reformed view.

Btw, Reed says that Paul and Peter were Calvinists.

Johan