Josheb
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Here's a question for Calvinists only: Was Calvin always correct and, if not, what is a specific example of an error he made?
For example: One particular, specific place where I find Calvin to be incorrect is his belief, expressed in his "Institutes...", that the sacrament of infant baptism was salvific (attributing his own salvation to his baptism as a child). (Most?) Calvinists have since moved away from that position, but it was one that Calvin believed and taught. Calvin's views can be attributed to his (still) being Roman Catholic at the time, but it is an example of Calvin being in error, the kind of example for which I am looking in this thread. I know non-Calvinists will say Calvin made a lot of mistakes, but I'm not interested in non-Cal views, so if you're not Calvinist then please resist the impulse to post outside views and enjoy the insights and offerings Calvinists have regarding their own theology. Cals, baptism is taken . Aside from pedobaptism, was Calvin impeccable, perfect in every way with all his teachings? Or are there any other specific points, statements, or teachings Calvin made that you, being a Calvinist, find incorrect? If so, please cite them. If you think there were many, then please limit your initial contribution to a maximum of three errors.
Thx
PS: It is likely non-Cals will ignore the fact this is the Reformed/Presbyterian board, and ignore the stated request to lurk, learn and enjoy, so please do not engage their posts, particularly those in which the content indicates a willful intent to be disruptive, or to provoke. Simply put, don't take the bait. Don't feed trolls.
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For example: One particular, specific place where I find Calvin to be incorrect is his belief, expressed in his "Institutes...", that the sacrament of infant baptism was salvific (attributing his own salvation to his baptism as a child). (Most?) Calvinists have since moved away from that position, but it was one that Calvin believed and taught. Calvin's views can be attributed to his (still) being Roman Catholic at the time, but it is an example of Calvin being in error, the kind of example for which I am looking in this thread. I know non-Calvinists will say Calvin made a lot of mistakes, but I'm not interested in non-Cal views, so if you're not Calvinist then please resist the impulse to post outside views and enjoy the insights and offerings Calvinists have regarding their own theology. Cals, baptism is taken . Aside from pedobaptism, was Calvin impeccable, perfect in every way with all his teachings? Or are there any other specific points, statements, or teachings Calvin made that you, being a Calvinist, find incorrect? If so, please cite them. If you think there were many, then please limit your initial contribution to a maximum of three errors.
Thx
PS: It is likely non-Cals will ignore the fact this is the Reformed/Presbyterian board, and ignore the stated request to lurk, learn and enjoy, so please do not engage their posts, particularly those in which the content indicates a willful intent to be disruptive, or to provoke. Simply put, don't take the bait. Don't feed trolls.
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