1) If you had to summarize Calvinism in [b:5c6806e53b]one[/b:5c6806e53b] paragraph, what would you say? Assume that the person you are explaining to is already a Christian and understands the basic gospel message. What best summarizes Calvinism?
2) Second paragraph (if you want). What [i:5c6806e53b]distinguishes[/i:5c6806e53b] Calvinism from [i:5c6806e53b]other systems[/i:5c6806e53b] (ex. Lutheranism)? What are its sole traits that no other system has embraced as Calvinism has? Again, one paragraph.
Don't be general. Don't just say "the Sovereignty of God" or "predestination" since Arminians think they believe that. Show how that works out and its implications in [b:5c6806e53b]one[/b:5c6806e53b] paragraph (tell which one you are writting on: #1, 2)
This should be interesting...
Paul
[Edited on 6-5-2004 by rembrandt]
2) Second paragraph (if you want). What [i:5c6806e53b]distinguishes[/i:5c6806e53b] Calvinism from [i:5c6806e53b]other systems[/i:5c6806e53b] (ex. Lutheranism)? What are its sole traits that no other system has embraced as Calvinism has? Again, one paragraph.
Don't be general. Don't just say "the Sovereignty of God" or "predestination" since Arminians think they believe that. Show how that works out and its implications in [b:5c6806e53b]one[/b:5c6806e53b] paragraph (tell which one you are writting on: #1, 2)
This should be interesting...
Paul
[Edited on 6-5-2004 by rembrandt]