Book Review: “Reformed Covenant Theology: A Systematic Introduction,” Harrison Perkins
“While it is true that an envelope is not as important as the letter it contains, the envelope is nonetheless important because it is the means the Postal Service has appointed to carry our letters. In the same way, sacraments are not as important as the gospel, but they are the means God uses to "carry" grace.”
If You Believe in Inerrancy, You Are a Calvinist
It is very common for evangelical Christians to believe in the doctrine of inerrancy when it comes to their view of Scripture. In fact, some might say that you must believe in inerrancy to be a full-blown evangelical. But evangelicals are very divided when it comes to the doctrines of Calvinism. There are many evangelicals who strongly object to the high view of sovereignty contained in the system of doctrine called Calvinism. My contention is that you basically are a Calvinist if you believe in inerrancy.
4 Misconceptions About Calvinism
While reading John Piper’s excellent new book, Five Points, it occurred to me how many misconceptions there are about the five points of Calvinism. My guess is that the main reason many people reject the five points, otherwise known as the “doctrines of grace,” is because they assume something that Calvinists actually don’t believe. Here are some common misconceptions: