Perhaps we should define the basic terms of CnC:
C = Calvinist or Reformed
Some prefer Reformed over Calvinist, because the term has a negative connotation (often based on misinformation) and a Baptist Calvinist does not agree with everything Calvin taught. However, some claim a Baptist cannot be considered Reformed because Reformed persons believe in baptizing infants (though “Reformed Baptist” distinguishes that difference). Therefore, for the broad scope of this site, Calvinist (also Reformed) will be defined as those who hold to the 5-points or Doctrines of Grace: [T.U.L.I.P.] Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Unconditional Election, Irresistible Grace, and Perseverance of the Saints. These will be discussed in future posts.
nC = non Calvinist or Traditionalist
Non Calvinist is used in the broad sense to cover Baptists who do not consider themselves Calvinist. Some take the name Traditionalist. [This view aligns neither with Classical Arminianism or Calvinism as it is distinguished from Arminianism by denying the Arminian doctrine of prevenient grace and the plausibility of losing one’s salvation by teaching eternal security, while it differs from Calvinism by affirming libertarian free will and due to a denial of unconditional election.— Wikipedia] So it would not be fair to label them Arminian.
This site is meant to be a broad look at the ideas and in/consistencies, to start an understanding, a discussion, to show though there are differences, we can still find unity in much of what the Bible says, as we are brothers and sisters in the body of Christ. Further reading, study, and conversations are encouraged. Not to win an argument or to demonize our opponent, but to understand where we vary, to test what we believe, and to bring it all under subjection to the word of God. May the Spirit help us.
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