It's wild seeing so-called "Calvinists" condemning people as heretics, even saying they are not Christians, simply for believing women may preach.
Have they even read Calvin?
In his Institutes, Calvin discusses constitutions of the Church which are matters of “decency and 1/
Have they even read Calvin?
In his Institutes, Calvin discusses constitutions of the Church which are matters of “decency and 1/
2/ good order” (1 Cor 14:40), matters of tradition that are conducive to “common order and concord.”
He includes two classes of ordinances under this heading: (1) rituals and ceremonies which lead to Christ, and (2) those that pertain to “order and peace.”
He includes two classes of ordinances under this heading: (1) rituals and ceremonies which lead to Christ, and (2) those that pertain to “order and peace.”
3/ In the group of tradition ordinances meant for peace and order, Calvin includes such things as
“hours set apart for public prayer, sermon, and solemn services; during sermon, quiet and silence, fixed places, singing of hymns, days set apart for the celebration of the Lord’s
“hours set apart for public prayer, sermon, and solemn services; during sermon, quiet and silence, fixed places, singing of hymns, days set apart for the celebration of the Lord’s
4/ Supper, THE PROHIBITION OF PAUL AGAINST WOMEN TEACHING IN THE CHURCH, and such like. To the same list especially may be referred those things which preserve discipline, as catechising, ecclesiastical censures, excommunication, fastings, etc.” (IV.10.29).
5/5 Now, are we to believe we can condemn people to hell over this group of ordinances? Are you kidding me?
It seems to me the greater evil are these wannabe "Calvinists" consigning people to hell over "good order" traditional ordinances, sheesh.
It seems to me the greater evil are these wannabe "Calvinists" consigning people to hell over "good order" traditional ordinances, sheesh.
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