Calvinist or Christian?

If you are a Calvinist, you may or may not be a Christian. 


Do you believe that Jesus died for every human being?
• If you answered yes to the question, then at least you agree with one of the central tenets of
Christianity, and you would be generally unwelcome in Calvinist circles
• This is perhaps the most glaring issue which divides Calvinism and Christianity.
• Most Calvinists believe that Jesus died only for certain people, although there is some debate whether
Calvin himself held this view.
• If you believe that Jesus died only for those who would eventually believe, then you truly are a Calvinist
and not holding a Biblical point of view on this topic.

Doctrine does not affect one's salvation - belief in Christ does. However, there exists a distinct possibility that if your doctrine is false, as is the case with Calvinism, then you may never have asked Jesus' forgiveness and as a result, you may not have received salvation.


Material borrowed from this site. All edits are mine.


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