Calvinism for a New Generation

I grew to become a Calvinist within the early 90s earlier than it loved extensive acceptance in evangelical circles. It was a special time. American tradition was nonetheless closely influenced by Judeo-Christian values. Probably the most outstanding Christian organizations have been Promise Keepers and Deal with the Household. Evangelicals have been acutely involved concerning the ethical integrity of the brand new president, Invoice Clinton.

Although the doctrinal tenets of Calvinism stay the identical, the tradition in America has dramatically shifted. In earlier generations, Calvinism discovered acceptance partially as a result of it addressed a extensively felt ache level: a way of guilt and disgrace. Right now, whereas the church preaches sovereign grace, American tradition preaches the sovereign self. 

How will we preach the doctrines of grace in ways in which handle and bear in mind the brand new underpinnings of our tradition? Subsequent week, now we have invited church leaders to clarify the 5 factors of Calvinism and their touchpoints in an more and more secularized society.

• Grey Sutanto, affiliate professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, explains the doctrine of whole depravity in an age of victimization. 
• Brannon Ellis, govt editor of Modern Reformation, teaches unconditional election in an age of inclusivity. 
• Justin Poythress, pastor of All Saints Presbyterian Church in Boise, Idaho, reaffirms restricted atonement in an age of shamelessness. 
• Michael Keller, senior pastor of Redeemer Lincoln Square, explains irresistible grace in an age of individualism. 
• David Filson, interim pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, explores the perseverance of the saints in an age of hysteria. 

Our hope is that this collection will remind readers of the primacy of God’s grace and the relevance of reformed soteriology for the fashionable preacher. 

Andy Jones is the editor of byFaith.