Questions

Recently someone commented on one of my blog posts under the name “Anonymous” with the following question: “I was wondering why you are a regular endorser of calvinism and reformed theology?” Since my post was simply relaying a free Kindle book offer which only lasted for a couple of days I deleted the post within two or three days of posting it. Therefore, I did not see this question on my blog dashboard until I had already deleted the post from the regular message board which prohibited me from replying to this person directly in the post. Since I am unable to do that, I will take this post to briefly answer the question that was posed.

First, why do I regularly endorse Calvinism? That is an interesting question because my regular endorsement of it goes only as far as the free Kindle book offers that I post. The same goes for Reformed Theology. Yes, I do believe in the Doctrines of Grace because they are in the Bible and if calling me a Calvinist helps you to identify me with that then so be it. Why do I support the Doctrines of Grace (Calvinism)? Because it is biblical and it is vital to our understanding of salvation and sanctification.

Second, why do I regularly endorse Reformed Theology? My primary endorsement of Reformed Theology comes, as with Calvinism, from the free Kindle book offers. In addition to those offers I do have a post endorsing Tabletalk Magazine which is published by Ligonier Ministries. Ligonier Ministries was founded by R.C. Sproul who is of the Reformed Tradition. My recommendation of R.C. Sproul himself and the magazine come from my interaction with both. I have read multiple books by Sproul and am a subscriber to Tabletalk Magazine and have been both greatly edified and challenged by each book and magazine. They are both firmly rooted in Bible teaching. The magazine, specifically, deals with the issues of Christianity in today’s culture better than any other magazine that I have come across. It deals with the issues in a biblical manner which means that it is both true to God’s Word and is relevant to our world and culture today.

I hope that answers the questions of “Anonymous.” If you would like to discuss this issue to a deeper level please email me at stephen.green@ni.edu.

PS. I also wouldn't mind knowing the identity of "Anonymous." You know who I am and it would be nice to know who I am interacting with.