Ransom said:
Yeezy is, as usual, being disingenuous when he says Calvinism has nothing with the doctrines of grace. He neglects, probably purposefully (since he cannot countenance being seen to be in error), that words have a multitude of related meanings.
Of course Calvinism is properly used of the whole system of John Calvin's theology: not merely his soteriology, but his views on the sacraments, church government, civil government, moral theology, and so forth. But outside of Reformed/Presbyterian circles, many Christians in many denominations affirm Calvin's soteriology, if not his ecclesiology. In fact, with usage, this has arguably become the primary definition of "Calvinism" because of its widespread acceptance, while "Calvinism" meaning "Calvin's whole system of theology" has ironically become the secondary definition. Certainly when Spurgeon said that he must preach "Calvinism," he meant Calvin's doctrines of salvation, which he then lists, and not, for example, Calvin's doctrine of baptism, which Spurgeon as a Baptist would have rejected!
Are you really going to engage or is this just a hit and run job?
I referenced Calvinism as a systematic theology. Maybe you would take care to read what I wrote again. I know you embarrassed yourself in dealing with the topic of "allusion"..... but you can do better than this.
I listed a quote in which Spurgeon distanced himself from Calvinism....like any proper minister of the Gospel would. Spurgeon didn't have an "I am of Paul" mentality. I know you self-avowed Calvinist have a hard time understand the danger of such things.... but let me help you with it. The truth isn't about Calvin. Its not wrapped up in Calvin. Calvin didn't reveal it. Calvin didn't foster its acceptance. YET, you "I am of Calvin" sucklers feel obligated to defend his doctrine at any cost. Its pitifully sad just how you hold to it as if your life depends on it....
Well. It kinda does. You love the idea that God dragged you to Himself while abandoning your neighbor to suffer eternally without hope. You're just so "special" that way. Kind. Tenderhearted. So full of empathy and understand for your fellowman. It brings a dry tear to my eye!!!
Of course Yeezy would have us believe Spurgeon didn't know what he was. I submit, rather, that Yeezy doesn't know what Yeezy is: a loudmouthed windbag.
If you Calvinists are going to complain about "name calling".... then don't throw them around yourself.
Spurgeon played the field..... so to speak. Any rational person would admit this. Generally speaking........ is about as clear as mud. You wouldn't accept a "general speaking" answer in a debate but you'll use such a quote from Spurgeon as evidence?
Typical Calvinist inconsistencies.
