Calvinism a denomination?

[Robbie_James_Francis]

Stupid question alert!

Is Calvinism a denomination as such? Or is it a theory that different denominations, and some individuals within some denominations, believe?

Thanks!

Pax Christi vobiscum!
Rob

 

[ClementofRome]

You are correct with the latter. It is not a denomination, but a Scritpural/philosophical/theological belief system that permeates the life of the individual who holds it to be God's truth.

 

[Robbie_James_Francis]

You are correct with the latter. It is not a denomination, but a Scritpural/philosophical/theological belief system that permeates the life of the individual who holds it to be God's truth.

Wow...quick response. Thanks! So Calvinists belong to many different denominations then? Are there any particular denominations to which a Calvinist would/would not belong? Are there any denominations that one must be a Calvinist to belong to because Calvinist thought is part of the official teaching of that denomination?

Sorry about all the questions...

Pax Christi,
Rob<---curious as ever.

 

[frumanchu]

Wow...quick response. Thanks! So Calvinists belong to many different denominations then? Are there any particular denominations to which a Calvinist would/would not belong?

You are most likely to find Calvinists in Presbyterian churches (less so in the PCUSA though) and in the SBC. There are some other Reformed denominations as well, but those are the most likely places.

You would decidedly NOT likely find Calvinists in the Roman Catholic Church, and probably very seldom in any of the more liberal denominations. You may occasionally find them in the pews, but you won't find them in the pulpit.

Are there any denominations that one must be a Calvinist to belong to because Calvinist thought is part of the official teaching of that denomination?

It depends on the membership requirements of the church. Many will simply require acceptance of a more general creedal statement, such as the Apostle's Creed, for membership. But most Calvinist denominations require acceptance of a much more in-depth creed or confession, such as the Westminster Confession, to hold office in the church.

Hope that answers your questions

 

[Robbie_James_Francis]

You would decidedly NOT likely find Calvinists in the Roman Catholic Church

I had thought not.

Hope that answers your questions

Yes thanks.

So will you find Arminians in Presbyterian churches and the SBC too?

Pax Christi!
Rob

 

[Jon_]

Calvinism is a soteriology, so it is inter-denominational. But as stated above, you'll mainly find them among the conservative Presbyterian denominations and the "Reformed" denominations. Calvinism is frequently associated with Reformed and vice versa.

Soli Deo Gloria

Jon

 

[Cajun Huguenot]

I had thought not.



Yes thanks.

So will you find Arminians in Presbyterian churches and the SBC too?

Pax Christi!
Rob

Actually, Calvins views on predestination (Like Luther and many other Reformers) was strongly influenced by the teachings of St. Augustine. The Catholic Church today plays down Augustine's views on this matter, it is there and there have always been Augustinians in the Catholic Church. I am sure there are still some today. There have also been a few in the Orthodox Churches.

Most SBC are strongly anti-Calvinists but there is a small but influential group of Calvinists there. (NOTE:THe SBC was founded by Calvinists)

There are Arminians in Calvinists denominations. Our own denomination does not require subscription to these views to join the church, but it does require it for officers in the church.

I hope that helps,

Et cum spiritu tuo,
Kenith

 

[Imblessed]

You'll find Calvinists in Baptist Churches and in Pentecostal churches---but you will also find some of these churches to be decidedly anti-calvinist also---I'd say it depends on the church.

You won't find too many calvinists in the methodist churches, or even in Lutheran churches(which I find somewhat odd),

Outside of the Presbyterian church, I would think that most calvinists you find are either Baptist or Pentecostal of some sort....

But the largest majority of Calvinists seem to be Presbyterian for sure......and I know that to hold office in the Presbyertian church, you must hold to certain creeds that would make you calvinist, like the Westminster Confession, for example.

My pastor is Calvinist, and Baptist, for the most part(he pastors a community church but we are part of the General Baptist Convention and American Baptist Conference). I would think that most, if not all of our elders are also calvinist, but I'm quite sure that not everyone sitting in the pews is! Even though Pastor Tim made his views on the Doctrines of Grace quite clear this spring......
At any rate, he didn't have to be calvinist to lead that church, it just so happens that he is(Praise God!).

 

[Cajun Huguenot]

You'll find Calvinists in Baptist Churches and in Pentecostal churches---but you will also find some of these churches to be decidedly anti-calvinist also---I'd say it depends on the church.

You won't find too many calvinists in the methodist churches, or even in Lutheran churches(which I find somewhat odd),

Outside of the Presbyterian church, I would think that most calvinists you find are either Baptist or Pentecostal of some sort....

But the largest majority of Calvinists seem to be Presbyterian for sure......and I know that to hold office in the Presbyertian church, you must hold to certain creeds that would make you calvinist, like the Westminster Confession, for example.

My pastor is Calvinist, and Baptist, for the most part(he pastors a community church but we are part of the General Baptist Convention and American Baptist Conference). I would think that most, if not all of our elders are also calvinist, but I'm quite sure that not everyone sitting in the pews is! Even though Pastor Tim made his views on the Doctrines of Grace quite clear this spring......
At any rate, he didn't have to be calvinist to lead that church, it just so happens that he is(Praise God!).

We have left out the Reformed Episcopal Church (REC). The Anglican?Episcopal Churches have a long history of Calvinism. The Thirty-nine Articles of the Anglican Churches is a Calvinistic document. The REC is decidedly Calvinistic and differ with presbyterians in matters of Church government and little else.

Remember what Erik Von Kuehhalt-Leddihn said: "If we call the American Statesman of the 18th century the Founding Fathers of the United States, Then the Pilgrims and Puritans were the grandfathers and Calvin the great grandfather. In saying this one need not exclude the Virginians because Anglicanism has essentially Calvinistic foundations still recognisable in the 39 articles, and the Pilgrim Fathers, like the Puritans generally, represented a kind of Reformed Anglicanism. Though fashionable 18th century deism may have pervaded some intellectual circles, the prevailing spirit of America before and after the War for Independence was essentially Calvinistic in both its brighter and uglier aspects."

Coram Deo,
KEnith

 

[Imblessed]

hmm, only out of sheer ignorance! I know absolutely nothing about the Angelicans or Episcopals.

My apologies!

 

[Paleoconservatarian]

I do know that one of the rock bands I like seems to be Reformed Anglican.

 

[Imblessed]

I do know that one of the rock bands I like seems to be Reformed Anglican.

who's that?

 

[Paleoconservatarian]

who's that?

Atomic Opera. They're a fairly obscure group.

 

[Imblessed]

Atomic Opera. They're a fairly obscure group.

umm...yea...ok......

LOL

 

[Paleoconservatarian]

umm...yea...ok......

LOL

www.atomicopera.com

 

[Imblessed]

I listened to a few of the samples...they sound pretty good...I think my brother would particularly like them. I'll have to see if he's heard of them. He's into the heavier rock. I'm more of an alternative fan myself, but I do like some heavy rock.

 

[Paleoconservatarian]

I listened to a few of the samples...they sound pretty good...I think my brother would particularly like them. I'll have to see if he's heard of them. He's into the heavier rock. I'm more of an alternative fan myself, but I do like some heavy rock.

I like prog rock, and classic rock. The heavy stuff doesn't usually interest me. Admittedly, I like some of the fantasy metal. But the rage metal and the alternative rock you hear on the radio isn't my cup of tea. Um, so! We've derailed the topic again.

 

[Imblessed]

Um, so! We've derailed the topic again.

umm, sadly, I'm good at that. Ask my husband.....


OK BACK ON TOPIC


(sorry.....)

 

[Jon_]

I like prog rock, and classic rock. The heavy stuff doesn't usually interest me. Admittedly, I like some of the fantasy metal. But the rage metal and the alternative rock you hear on the radio isn't my cup of tea. Um, so! We've derailed the topic again.

Fantasy metal is super sweet. Ever listen to Rhapsody?

Soli Deo Gloria

Jon

 

[Paleoconservatarian]

Yes, I like Rhapsody.