I was recently introduced to this term and realized that it is what seperated Reformed from every other Christian denomination on the planet.

You can get even most Roman Catholics & Arminians to admit we are spiritually dead but try to take away prevenient grace and there will be a battle.

This brings me to the frustration I experience (when witnessing the whole truth of scriptures) with the reactions I get of the mere mention of Free and Sovereign Grace.

Don't you guys get sick of being written off as fanatical justice-obsessed Christians who discriminate against the God who desires that 'none should perish' - maybe it's the company I keep but I'm getting burnt out by Calvinism or others rejection of it.

I go back to when I, and probably all those who did not grow up Reformed, was first introduced to the doctrine and found it uncomprehensible that God would simply leave sinners over to themsleves to eternal torment without any chance at salvation. I've had people tell me Calvinists are brainwashed to accept this kind of doctrine that goes against our human reason/carnal nature and sense of justice.

I guess the problem is we are giving a name and priority to the Biblical fact, that is not clear to many, that God is in complete control of our spiritual welfare/destiny regardless of what freedom we think we possess to respond to the Gospel.


Can you guys help me get motivated again because when I interact with other non-Reformed Christians I find myself either biting my tounge or simply nodding my head because I don't want to be rejected out of hand.

AC

The mercy of God is necessary not only when a person repents, but even to lead him to repent, Augustine