2 Encouragements for Calvinists

In his forward to John Calvin: A Heart for Devotion, Doctrine, and Doxology, Iain Murray provides 2 encouragements for those who call themselves Calvinists:

1. Make sure your theology manifests itself in piety and godliness.
For too long, humility and Christ-likeness have not been the marks of Calvinistic beliefs. Often, Calvinists are thought to be cold, lifeless, and rude. This should not be.

2. Make sure you are an example of the fact that belief in divine sovereignty does not weaken evangelistic preaching.
We must clearly preach the gospel and call men and women to repentace and faith in Christ. We must press people to embrace Christ and clearly spell out the reality that we are responsible for our sin and unbelief.

I am a Calvinist

I am a Calvinist. Not because I like John Calvin, but because the theology called "Calvinism" is Biblical. My allegince is to the Word of God.

One of the most influential documents in helping me see the wonder of my salvation was this article at the Desiring God site called, "What We Believe About the Five Points of Calvinism."

Wherever you stand, take some time to read it. It is well-written, gracious, and helpful.