
There can be something maddening about all the “friendly” debates seminarians find themselves pulled into. Perhaps one of the most prevalent is the Calvinism vs. Armenianism debate. I once mentioned I was a Calvinist in a seminary class and my professor jokingly responded, “Come on Andrew, let’s take the Bible seriously.” I laughed. But it is interesting how we discuss and joke about these issues in theological circles. Christians have their labels, but above all we should work towards unity in Christ. We need to learn how to discuss and engage issues we agree on, not merely the ones on which we disagree.
I was recently forwarded the following blog post. I find it witty and fairly accurate.
Check it our here:
Andrew – which seminary do you attend? Had I been in the class, I’m sure I would’ve quipped, “I do take the Bible seriously…that’s why I’m a ‘Calvinist’!”
Andrew, good thoughts here. And I would have lauged too…
BTW, thanks for the link on the blogroll.
peace,
james