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One definition is that theologically a Hyper-Calvinist is one who has over emphasized the Sovereignty of God at the expense of the Responsibility of man.

What that means in practical terms is that a type of passivism begins to creep into the thinking and actions of ones so afflicted.

As such, verses that deal with man's responsiblity like "be diligent to make your calling and election sure" and "be all the more dilligent to supply faith, and in your faith knowledge, and in your knowledge...", etc get forgotten, or missapplied. Also, the verses that Susan and Pete have mentioned with respect to the "free offer" in preaching and evangelism get a distorted treatment in their thoughts and actions.

Hope that helps.

In Him,

Gerry