This Week in Calvinism - March 7, 2008

How is it that two people can read the same passage of scripture, but each have different interpretations? Short answer: sin.

Justin blogs about Lemuel Haynes, staunch Calvinist and the first African-American minister to be ordained in America.

Once again, we see that people who have a problem with the doctrine of perseverance of the saints are quick to quote all the verses that seem to "disprove" it while ignoring the crystal-clear passages -- John 10:27-29, Romans 8:30, and 1st John 2:19 come to mind -- that make it undeniable.

Kevin Williams reminds us, "Calvinism is good Biblical doctrine, and it's an important truth, but we need to remember this: Calvinism does not save. Christ does."

My pastor, John Piper, on Calvinism, Arminianism, and education.

"The cross isn't sexy. The cross is offensive." Timmy Brister learns this from sharing his faith at work.

Here's Michael's list of the five worst Christian books.