Bible Discussion Thread

Do you have any beliefs in Calvinism (reformed theology)? That our salvation comes through Christ's completed work alone.

To expand my question, there doesn't seem too many that believe in Calvinism and hold to the kjv bible. But I've found verses removed from other versions that are in that bible. Do you advocate King James onlyism? The puritans, who were calvinists, used the Geneva bible when fleeing from the Church of England. Why is the kjv so recommended?

Hi Mark.

Calvin , Luther, Arminius, All taught that we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. most Christian teachers teach this.

So I am wondering why you are asking. Perhaps expanding on your question will help us understand what you are hoping to find out.

Hi Mark. There are indeed aspects of Reformed Theology that are correct, as also those of Jacobus Arminius. Of course, those who are completely in agreement with the one or the other, may not agree with those who find truth & acceptability in the beliefs of both men. And being who we are, as those who also read & understand God's Word with the Spirit's Help, as well as coming under the influence of Church teaching & Christian articles/books, no one will ever 'fit' perfectly together for the full & proper understanding of God's Word.

There will always be room for various interpretations, forming various beliefs, "till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ" ( Ephesians 4:13). And together, we make for a great diversity of Christian belief & practises until we get closer to true unity, both in Christ's Body & Christ's Word.

As for "our salvation comes through Christ's completed work alone", I believe that both Calvin & Arminius were in agreement on this doctrine, that nothing but Christ's Sacrifice could ever provide for us & secure us so great a salvation. Were you thinking of some special aspect about this that has prompted you to ask?