What Is Calvinism & Cessationism?

 

Calvinism

There is theology, the study of God, and dogma, applying man’s knowledge to theology.

Modern believers should walk a narrow path between hyper-Charismata, which is associated with something called Continuationism and hyper-Cessationism, which determines that all modern-day manifestations of gifts from God are fraudulent. We should fight against NAR (New Apostolic Reformation-a wealthy cult) hyper-Charismata of false gifts and the complete rejection of gifts. Both are wrong.

What are gifts? Continuationism-God’s gifts found in Romans 12 and 1 Cor. 12-14 are still possible today because God keeps His promises. If you don’t have gifts, then pray for them. There are people in NAR displaying false gifts, but that doesn’t negate God’s word.

What is Calvinism/Cessationism? God’s gifts ended in the first century. Case closed. All present-day gifts are phonies. Opponents of moves of God’s Spirit, like John MacArthur, label every precious gift from God, “Strange Fire.” https://www.gty.org/sermons/series/325/truth-matters-2013-strange-fire

Calvinism takes its name from a Reformed Theologian named Sean Gauvin from Geneva. He began protesting the pope and the atrocities and ended up killing Michael Servatus in the same papal manner. He taught Five points called TULIP:

T-Total Depravity: It’s not your choice(?) According to Calvin, all are too depraved (mentally ill) to choose Jesus, so he must do all the work. But He only chooses to save Calvinists. Wrong! For their theory to work, all non-Christians must have crazy orgies, kill their babies and swear profusely because they’re totally depraved! I’ve met despicable pagans and despicable Calvinists too.  The truth is Jesus first loved us, but we need to turn away from our sinful desires and follow Him. That’s choice, which is the plan from Adam to the end.

U-Unconditional Election: Commonly known as Pre-destination, Calvinists think they have been chosen above all others. They were elected and you weren’t. Sorry.  You and your family are supposed to birth babies for hell. Yes, they believe this. Wrong! Jesus died for all of us. He loves us all. And, Calvinists think Jesus only loves and elects them. You are, “Doomed From The Womb!”

L-Limited Atonement: They believe Jesus went to the cross only for Calvinists. He only atones for the Elect, a special term to describe the Calvinists that God pre-destined to salvation. The rest of you can’t be saved. Nope. You and your family are birthing babies to go to hell because you’re totally depraved and don’t believe their dogma. Wrong! Jesus died for all of our sins, with no special dogma attached.

I-Irresistible Grace: Commonly known as Grace, Calvinists think they have grace, while Messianic Jews like me, get the judgements. Grace for them means they can sin like the devil and Jesus offers them grace because some of us were immersed/baptized once long ago. Wrong! Jews like me call Grace—Chen—and we know it’s been there since Adam and Eve. There was never an offering for willful intentional sins, so we needed grace too. But, just like a jealous husband, God wants a spotless bride, so you can’t whore around and break what Jesus and Paul/Apostles told you to do.

P-Perseverance of the Saints: Frequently called OSAS, Once-saved-always-Saved, Calvinists believe you need to be immersed, and then you can sin like hell, and you’re still going to heaven. A Calvinist CAN’T lose their salvation. What? We’ve all watched many come to faith and lose their faith. It happens. We must keep picking up our cross each day and follow Jesus to remain in the faith. If Moses could be blotted out of the Book of Life, then so can we.

Eitan Bar Calvinism: https://eitan.bar/articles/original-sin-debunked/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJyBT5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHixTpiZY0KXrA49NDwLa_RQ2qX1GdmuiQwvoAQ2miNx0so_8sdd7aHlOyCjg_aem_bLdxCggiu-yiL9fAfsNvgg