Honest Calvinism Talks Urged among Southern Baptists
The head of the largest Protestant denomination is not a Calvinist. But in response to ignited discussions over the rising influence of Calvinism, Southern Baptist Convention president Frank Page has clarified that he is open for dialogue.
"Most everyone who knows me knows that I am not a Calvinist," said Page in a column on Baptist Press this week. "However, I have made it clear that I would be fair to those who are Calvinists in appointments in our convention. I have been true to my word."
Page was responding to a LifeWay Research study that showed a growing percentage of Baptists are affirming the five points of Calvinism - total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and perseverance of the saints. The study was released in November....
