1. Wayne Grudem and J.I. He just as easily could be the top of a list of the most influential preachers of the past half century; when Preaching cited the most influential preachers of the 20th century (in our first issue of the 21st), Billy Graham came in at number two. 1. Someone should alert Crossway immediately. Subscribers receive full access to the archives. In addition to his radio ministry, Swindoll has pastored congregations since 1963 and has stated he has no plans to retire. If you know this particular Mark, you would not be surprised to hear him request for a list of my "Top 42 favorite preachers/theologians that lean Arminian." Regardless of where I stand in this never-ending debate between Calvinists and Arminians, there are many reasons I give thanks for theologians on both sides. And I recommend reading my posts"Why Is Calvinism So Dangerous?" For the text-only version, no memes, click here . And feel free to copy this and share it with others, to help them learn to identify Calvinism when they see it. See "What's the best way to make people agree with your Calvinist views?" 12 Leaders Evangelicals Lost in 2020. "respecters of persons.". I'm not completely sure about this because I only just now heard about him, but I'm including his name for you to research yourself. The preachers' sermons sought to replace the cold and unfeeling doctrines of Puritanism with a religion more accessible to the average person. There are plenty more Calvinists out there, but these are just the names that I ran across the most. and also known as The Doctrines Of Grace. Stupid computer! Used by permission. Confronting the errors and dangers of Calvinism - a theology that flips the Bible on its head and does great harm to Gospel Truth, God's character, Jesus's sacrifice, and our faith. I am a wife and mother who loves the Lord. This one may sound like ad hominem at first blush, but I mean it more as an observation of the movement . Calvinism: Anyone named John, that really annoying guy on your Facebook feed, the Apostle Paul. He is an author, preacher, and entrepreneur who has built a successful network of Christianity-focused companies. I added these few notes to my post "Is Calvinism's TULIP Biblical?" It lists a cross-denominational mix of evangelical heavyweights ranging from Reformed leaders such as John Piper and Tim Keller, to classic preachers such as Chuck Swindoll and the late Haddon Robinson, to fresher voices such as Andy Stanley and Ralph Douglas West. In a world where talk is cheap and there seems to be no end to it, the preacher has to recover the priority and power of the word, Gloer said in a press release. (I watched it happen firsthand.) My channel publish. 2. freewraps2018 10 mo. It is the gift of god, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. (From that post) The ESV and ESV Study Bible are majorly preferred by Calvinists. Is The ESV (English Standard Version) a Calvinist Bible? He doesn't preach directly against Calvinism per se; he just preaches Scriptural truth as it was meant to be understood and in a practical way. Surprisingly, though, the "aquifers who brought Spurgeon to us" were countless 20th-century pastorsmany of them anti-Calvinistswho enthusiastically commended his . Honorable mention: The St. Helen's-Bishopsgate Crew - If I could include one honorable mention, it would be the pastors and preachers who regularly expound the Word at St. Helen's . Carson Steve Lawon Greg Bansen James Montgomery Boyce Joel Beeke Thomas Ascol LIgon Duncan Jonathan Edwards John Frame Josh Buice Charles Hodge Albert Mohler Cotton Mather Cornelius Van Til Jakes, Creflo Dollar, Jesse Duplantis, Joyce Meyer, Rick Warren, Paula White, Kim Clement, Kenneth Hagin, Robert Tilton, Robert Schuller, Juanita Bynum. This guy has done his homeworkthere is a massive amount of supporting links and explanation involved. It may not display this or other websites correctly. It's too late to save your church. And they manipulate by making those who agree with them feel smarter, more humble, and more godly, and by shaming those who would disagree with them. Create your own list of music and share it with the world. Nick Vujicic. Each student must find their own voice, he said. Ralph Douglas West, founder and senior pastor of The Church Without Walls in Houston. 12 items 1 followers 5 votes 835 views. (But honestly, if what the pastor is teaching is biblical truth, it should hold up under scrutiny, right? Calvinism , the theology advanced by John Calvin, a Protestant reformer in the 16th century, and its development by his followers. I am human. Tim Keller, founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York. So even though I enjoy Greg Laurie, be cautious. Hes now the chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis. There are dangers in some of these guys teachings, however, Jon316 with these kind of threads you have me. (A better, more accurate wording would be that the Holy Spirit regenerates "believers," making them born-again, not just "sinners," which sounds like He causes certain sinners to believe.) I do not agree that true Christians can lose their salvation. You mean a list Satans co-workers? A category listing pages on American theologians who are/were members of any of the various (Christian) Reformed denominations, such as the Evangelical and Reformed Church, the Reformed Church in America, etc., as well as other traditionally Reformed movements, such as Calvinists and Presbyterians.The pages should, if possible, be placed in an appropriate subcategory instead of this category . For the links only, click here . (But He then punishes us for the things He caused us to do, which would make Him unjust, no matter how much Calvinists try to deny it and cover it up. Or they call their theology "Biblical Christianity." Its ethos strengthened the appeal of the ideals of liberty, and its ministers and the members of the new evangelical faiths strongly supported the Revolution. Such a phrase seems an oxymoron along the lines of jumbo shrimp, heated ice, or left-wing conservative. William Gadsby (1773-1844): an early leader of the Strict and Particular Baptist movement in England. Do Babies Go To Heaven If They Die? Arminianism is the theology of Jacob Arminius (1560-1609) and his followers, known as the Remonstrants. . Kentucky. And so a phrase like "in order to be saved, sinners need to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit" is not clear enough to identify if someone is Calvinist or not. -----Added 2/19/2009 at 06:25:59 EST-----, -----Added 2/19/2009 at 06:33:07 EST-----. "How to Tell if a Church, Pastor, or Website is Calvinist", "When Calvinism's 'Bad Logic' Traps Good Christians". In 2006, he was named in the 10 Most Fascinating People list published by Barbara Walters. ago. Thank you. If there is anything worth being divisive about, it's about the fundamental truths of God's Word. Also, a friend of mine who left her EFCA church because Calvinism took it over prefers Dr. Andy Woods, who also preaches against Calvinism. So be wary and educated.) Is that important (ok that was my sarcasm sorryI still have quite a bit of sarcasm to repent over Im trying to hand it over). See Harvest's beliefs here, especially under "salvation", where it says "Before Creation, God chose those who would be saved." I am not against the. Learn how your comment data is processed. Run everything they say (and everything I say) through Scripture. This whole blog - where I have been shouting as loudly as I can about the dangers of Calvinism - is all because of them. You may know him as the evangelist who preached at student missions around the world. Hahaha, literally came here to post that. Why? [With a list of Calvinists this big, who's left? We hope to see you as a part of our community soon and God Bless! And my view of Calvinism is, of course, based on the encounters I've had with Calvinists and with what I've read from Calvinists. I personally have spent a lot of time recovering from their teaching, by God's grace. A multisite megachurch pastor and adjunct professor of preaching at Truett, West has reflected on Martin Luther King Jr. as a preacher, and a sermon of his on Christian maturity was featured in Preaching Today. These gatekeepers take it upon themselves to pronounce who is "in" and who is "out" of orthodox Christianity.. By the standards of these gatekeepers, the definition of "evangelical" is becoming increasingly narrow, so much so that very few fit inside the definition. He came on board about 6 years ago, and began introducing his Calvinist views here and there. Just a little bit at a time, never really exposing the, found a lot more names to add to my list of known Calvinists (found in my various, [FYI: I added a note at the bottom of this post on May 5, 2021. A list of Calvinist preachers? by Robert Morey, Video: Short Sermon On Election by John MacArthur. Welcome to Baptist Board, a friendly forum to discuss the Baptist Faith in a friendly surrounding. Sign up for our newsletter: See more ideas about calvinist, preacher, reformed theology. Thank you. I haven't yet watched him, but I trust my husband's judgment. New Calvinists tend NOT to adhere as strictly to the Three Forms of Unity and other Reformed confessions of faith as do traditional Calvinists. Come on admit it, we all have them. Survey respondents were asked to assess preachers based on seven criteria: biblical/exegetical quality, relevance, personal character, theology, sermon form, effective communication, and delivery. 10 Things You Should Know about John Stott. (And once you see it, you can't unsee it. Melech Thomas, who was born in Baltimore and now pastors an AME church near Raleigh, N.C., said he started attending a Black church in the 1990s, when all the pastors wore black suits. ( Read my "Letter to Our Elders Regarding Calvinism Growing in Our Church" here.) Yeah, Arminius really seems like a likable guy, from what I've read of him. Explore the Reformed Christian speakers, pastors, scholars, etc. Calvinist pastors who set out to take over non-Calvinist churches are banking on the fact that most people don't know what Calvinism is, giving the pastors plenty of time to weave in Calvinism in sneaky, subtle, tricksy ways before people catch on to (and research) the red flags. The 1996 list included, of course, Graham; in tribute of the legendary evangelist, CT recently examined why his preaching worked. Packer were editors on the ESV Study Bible (this is for the ESV Global Study Bible). I really have a hard time benefiting from that type of preaching anymore. Words are the tools of the preacher and that gives them incredible power., Subscribe to CT
Regarding verses from the ESV: Scripture quotations are from The ESV Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version), copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ), Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (I believe their, aomin.org (Alpha and Omega Ministries, James White, FYI: Apologia Studios is listed as related to aomin), The Resurgence (I found this in a list, not sure what the actual name of the blog is. Calvinism ultimately teaches that everything we do is because God preplanned it, ordai, (For the simplified version, click here . Stealthily, fast, aggressively. This view is in stark contrast to a two-way salvation (God doing His part and man supposedly doing his part), which is a synergistic and unbiblical though very popular view. ): Christianity.com (Found plenty of Calvinist articles and authors here), gty.org (John MacArthur's Grace To You, a.k.a. Letter To Our Elders Regarding Calvinism Growing In Our Church Acts 13:48: Not As "Predestination" As It Sounds Sovereignty and Free-Will Working Together Anti-Calvinism Memes and Links Why Is It So Hard For Calvinists To Get Free From Calvinism? 1. John Piper, longtime pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis and founder of Desiring God. It is my hope and prayer that I glorify God in all I do and that I can lead others closer to Him and His healing love. Things have greatly changed in the Church in 400 years. "Why Every Self-Respecting Calvinist is a Pre-Millennialist." For those of you who don't know, this was a statement, among others, that John MacArthur was recorded as making at the recent Shepherd's Conference 2007 at Grace Community Church, Sun Valley California. If I have to choose listening to someone mess up the Gospel - I'd just simply go with the Devil. (And sorry about the random color changes in the paragraphs. And even if he himself is not a Calvinist, it seems his church might be. Gregorya contributor to Preaching Todayrecently celebrated 50 years of preaching around the world, and through his ministry, he taught 170 times in 32 churches and 20 conferences last year alone. Maybe it's my training as a counselor that helped me see it when others didn't.) I write long and complex stuff. Franklin Graham. : Why is Calvinism So Dangerous? The Light Hearted Calvinist has a big list of Calvinists. You will need to register to get access to all the features that our community has to offer. So thank you to the sneaky Calvinist pastor who covertly set about reforming our church and to our Calvinist elders who wouldn't listen to us. "Defend Your Calvinism" Challenge More Anti-Calvinism Memes. ). And I found plenty of Calvinist musicians and song-writers, many who write some of the songs we sing in church. nd so if this issue (the Calvinism that took over your church) is brought to light, most likely it will lead to a church-split of some kind. By "Calvinist," I mean they generally adhere to Reformed theology. He has organized a major Reformation conference for Oct. 25-27, 1996, in Chicago, with James Montgomery Boice, John MacArthur, and Alasdair Begg." "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."Acts 2:38. (Update: We have recently left our Evangelical Free church , May 2019. Also, I broke this long post down into smaller posts, so click here for all the links to the "Things My Calvinist Pastor Said" series . Some non/anti-Calvinist websites and preachers I recommend: (And if you want to get to know me better. Self-appointed gatekeepers of evangelicalism tear apart what could be a noble, diverse movement of the Spirit. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. My Problem with Calvinism Is Not Really About Free End Times #9: Is God Drawing Lines in the Sand? You get the right to be "born of God" after you believe. In 2010, a LifeWay Research survey of Protestant pastors ranked him among the top 10 most influential living preachers. I have his 3-volume set of works, and enjoy reading his perspective at times, even though I disagree with his conclusions. And so what you need to find out is what they believe comes first: regeneration or belief in Jesus. You will be born-again (regenerated by the Spirit) after and as a response to your decision to believe in Jesus. Meet a Reformed Arminian. Watch and listen to full episodes of Wretched Radio & TV for FREE: https://wretched.orgFollow Wretched:Facebook: http://facebook.com/wretchednetworkTwitter: . False Teachers List & False Prophets Exposed / Problematic Preachers | List of False Teachers of the Prosperity Gospel & NAR: Joel Osteen, Benny Hinn, Rob Bell, Kenneth Copeland, T.D. The new calvinists focus on the sovereignty of god over creation. (text only, no memes), A Quick Study Of Calvinism's Favorite Words. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. He just didn't want to sign off on a theology that he thought took excessive straining to deduce from scripture. Stealthily, fast, aggressively. In fact, it's often considered "The Calvinist Bible." (If you sense something is wrong, most likely there are others who do too. Charles Spurgeon (10:39) Dever likens the 19th-century Baptist preacher to an underground aquifer "bringing the nutrients of early generations to those after him.". This simplified one is just the highlights. However this belief is erroneous in light of Romans 10:14 and other Bible passages. I failed. (I haven't heard of most of them, but it's good to know their theology before I do. Ever wonder if a popular preacher is a Calvinist? So, he gets my vote. These are huge, significant differences! Why I believe it's not Scriptural! [2] Andrew Fuller (1754-1815): [1] founder of the Baptist Missionary Society. Charles Swindoll, senior pastor at Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas. But I hope it's more readable and streamlined at least. As CT has noted, the Internet, particularly social media, has also upped the pressure for preachers to address current events and navigate political issues in their sermons. Nor am I against those who were manipulated into Calvinism, who have unwittingly absorbed it and are just trying to live their faith as best they can, according to how the teachers tell them to be. There are many brothers and sisters in Christ who believe or assume Arminian influenced theology. Problems in John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion Are We Only Here For God's Glory? 1. I'm sorry and you're welcome. 4LW)('U"x*SQ0ww m/Q A 1~+{`G=#AJfT >!qI,ypua6gKf+=[ ? "You've got a generation of Christians who've grown up in an overwhelmingly secular . However, I'm reflecting on whether we ought laud or disparage men so much with polls. Gallup has found that effective sermons still remain the biggest factor drawing Americans to church each Sunday. Look it up yourself. Very long. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession - to the praise of His glory.". ), Do not roll over and allow a backwards, unbiblical theology to supplant God's Truth. Clarence happened to be a champion of theological orthodoxy. And if you think the pastor is a Calvinist, DO NOT accept any offer of his to take you through their "Calvinist indoctrination" books (my wording, not theirs), to "help you understand the gospel better." I am also a licensed counselor, but I have chosen to stay home and raise my children. Deal with it. The 12 picks represent the most effective preachers in the English-speaking world (though all are based in the US), according to Truetts survey of almost 180 sermon experts belonging to the Evangelical Homiletics Society and the Academy of Homiletics. What is the Truth?" Just so you know. Just make sure to share the link to this blog so that they can find the original post. If Calvinism is true, then God is a liar! "We left our church because of Calvinism (Things My Calvinist Pastor Said)". Keller, who stepped down from weekly preaching at Redeemer last year, wrote in his 2015 book Preaching that expository preaching should provide the main diet of preaching for a Christian community., Thomas G. Long, professor emeritus of preaching at Emory Universitys Candler School of Theology in Atlanta. Baylors seminary asked homiletics experts to pick the top English-speaking sermon givers of todays generation. And so here it is, a "master list" of known Calvinists to help you be careful and discerning about who you listen to and where you get your theology from. Trust in God's Sovereignty. Regarding verses quoted from the NIV: Scripture quotations taken from HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION (registered trademark). He was a lifelong bachelor and avid student of scripture. Paul LeBoutillier from Calvary Chapel Ontario is one of my favorite preachers. They want you to think that what they are teaching is merely "Scripture" so that we let our guard down and trustingly accept what they teach. New Calvinism is not so much a belief as it is a movement. Just thought some of you would find this list helpful. I got lost in the sarcasm about prayer to figure out what the bias about free will is about. I know they will read what I write and say, "We don't say that!" ), Ed Stetzer (I'm not sure if he is or not. Unfortunately, our church was one of the best around, with some of the most biblical teaching. Also, a friend of mine who left her EFCA church because Calvinism took it over prefers. ) This affects how pastors present themselves in the pulpit, in private, or on social media. And FYI: I found a couple times when the Calvinist author of an article I linked to changed their article after I linked to it. From this list, I like Greg Laurie and Billy Graham, though I've only watched a few things from each. The Genesis 11 story is about pride, but not in the way we think. Evangelicalism is in the midst of a Calvinist revival. 22. endobj 3 0 obj Gloer emphasized the importance of exposing seminary students to a range of preaching styles for inspiration and example. xYKo8n9-Z eERcA I=lVvDd)4o3HP1(p0WD0HPYqo;t What am I? So be discerning for yourselves. )<br><br>A few lists you will want to check out. [1] most preachers nowadays preach free-willism. Baptist. list of people who don't support/preach Calvinism, "Is Faith a Gift God Gives (forces on) Us?". "Pastor John C. Hagee is the founder and Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas, a non-denominational evangelical church with more than 20,000 active members." (sacornerstone.org) His style is serious and intellectual. Wa criswell and billy graham. /Annots [ 15 0 R 16 0 R ] This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. One worth leaving your church over!) Owner. Instead, ask him what authors/books he recommends, and then go home and do a search for them online with the words "Calvinist, Calvinism, or Reformed" to see if others identify them as Calvinists. I've found his My Utmost for His Highest useful in years past. My hope is that with this one long post, I can show the deceptiveness of, (For just the "Is the ESV a Calvinist Bible" part of this post, click here .) Arminianism (free-will), be it embraced as a stronghold of Popery, many blood bought believers do errantly hold to. 3. freewraps2018 10 mo. It sounds great but it's lies in disguise. If a person ever truly comes to God, the God of the bible, it is because GOD has already taken out their heart of stone and given them a heart of flesh (Ezekiel 36:26-27). I am still learning. "In a world where talk is cheap and there . Once and a while I'll check ebay for cheap usd copies of their books. See our article about Primitive Baptists True Hyper-Calvinists for a more in-depth discussion of hyper-calvinism and why it is most definitely unbiblical. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have written any of this! Short Response to Dr. MacArthur's statement. %PDF-1.4 And "Doctrines of Grace." Ken. ), I've been studying and speaking against Calvinism for awhile now, over at, But, to be clear, I am not ranting against, the average "Calvinist" who probably isn't even aware of what Calvinism really teaches, and who, if they were aware, would probably not be a Calvinist anymore. (Strongs concordance uses the King James.) I'd be okay with that too.) !y|aL)Oe>f__:2#WDD\Dev7 h@jw CeYP|@Hkx
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God bless you all! However, the New Calvinism could also be seen as a theological corrective to errant doctrinethe pendulum is swinging back to a more biblical approach. A statement like this could be Calvinist or not. Click HERE to see our list of quotes by famous Calvinist preachers and teachers. This is true for Calvinist pastors candidating at a non-Calvinist church as well as those who currently serve a non-Calvinist church. It's not meant to be representative of all Calvinists, of Joe Shmoe Calvinist online who I never talked to but who has a slightly different view of Calvinism than what I present. Click here to see our list of quotes by famous calvinist preachers and teachers. In 2010, a LifeWay Research survey of Protestant pastors ranked him among the top 10 most influential living preachers. The shape of the sermon may change, but the message remains the same.. Making this list was a . Monergism Vs. Synergism Which View Is Correct? (I just heard that, apparently, the elders were aware of how dogmatic he was before they hired him. Number 3 on the list is "use of the ESV Study Bible.". [And if the elders and pastor get upset about this and start wondering "How could she do this!?! While there have been famous Calvinist evangelists in . If they did not self-identify as a Calvinist, I tried to figure it out based on the statements of faith of the groups/churches they belong to, the books they write, the things they say or write on their blogs, if other people identify them as definite Calvinists, etc. I fault non-Calvinist pastors at over 45,000 SBC churches for not having "family talks" along the way about the ails of New Calvinism. He is one of the better arminian scholars writing today. He is one of the most popular televangelists in the world, with his televised sermons being watched by millions of people every week in over 100 countries, including 10 million viewers in the US alone. Long described his preaching process in a 1991 CT Pastors interview, urging pastors to stick to one-point sermons and admitting his own critical eye towards his preaching: I think serious preachers, preachers who give themselves to this task, need to learn how to forgive themselves for not producing masterpieces every week.. Blacks were excluded from Reformed churches. In my normal Bible reading today, I came across a verse about "singleness vs. marriage" that destroys Calvinism in a few short words: "But the man who has settled the matter in his own mind, who is under no compulsion but who has control over his own will, and who has made up his mind not to marry the virgin - this man also does the right thing." 1. And, as Kevin essentially says in the video, do not be afraid to be "divisive" about this issue. But I'll leave it to you to find them for yourselves, if you're interested. By that time, too many people in the church have been suckered . The first document is in the form of a memo and is entitled, "Reformed Red Flags.". So be discerning for yourselves. He died last year at 86 and is remembered as an unmatched champion of expository preaching. And Scriptural truth understood correctly will always contradict Calvinism. In a word, they make much of Christ, not themselves. But what makes all the difference is, If you think you were predestined to be saved first, and then you are given the Holy Spirit so that He can regenerate you (make you born-again). I bet the congregation has no clue where they're headed. To me, to be able to raise them up in the Lord is the most sacred and blessed responsibility. So he should have nothing to fear. But in the Bible, anyone can be saved. We are dedicated to our historic Creeds and Confessions because we believe they are faithful to the Scriptures. John Piper would be "famous" as most people here know him, though many secular persons do not.) The biggest false teachers/preachers/churches are: the Roman Catholic Church (some within this church are saved, if they believe in Jesus' Gospel alone without relying on any of their own good works), The Lutheran Church (which I grew up in), (and almost all Reformed and Calvinist Churches), Billy Graham, John MacArthur, and John Piper. Quote - "A pure heart won't get us out of conflict and controversy. It is only in the past 150 years or so, and most predominently in the past 50 to 100 years, that the opposing view (Arminianism, also known as the Free-Will gospel) has spread like wildfire in the churches to the point where Calvinism is now considered heresy by many professing Christian teachers and preachers. And I would add to the list Ralph "Yankee" Arnold, a pastor I haven't watched but my husband recommends his videos against Calvinism. And feel free to copy this and share it with others, to help them learn to identify Calvinism when they see it. While I do not think Greg Laurie is a Calvinist, I also don't know if he realizes how seriously wrong Calvinism's beliefs are. And so now we are struggling with where to go next. What About God's Love? And FYI: I found a couple times when the Calvinist author of an article I linked to changed the article after I linked to it. I used to be into almost all of the teachers you listed, but they all share the Keswick/"Higher Life" mentality of the Christian life, instead one that is more rooted in Word and Sacrament. Three Reformed preachers recently sat down together to talk about the New Calvinism that has been sweeping the younger generation of Christians. Piper has made famous the statement, "God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him," a theme he hits in nearly all his books and sermons. In this article we have catalogued the names of many famous Calvinists Christians who believed and taught the five points of Calvinism, abbreviated as T.U.L.I.P. And so we all keep quiet, and the Calvinism spreads.) It's a movement that has young believers going back to the roots - namely, to Scripture and the sovereignty of God. A God-centered mind is fixed on shining a spotlight on the Lord. The resurgence of Calvinism might seem surprising, given the popularity of the feel-good, bubbly theology of health-and-wealth preachers and books such as Your Best Life Now. Sovereign Despite the fact that Calvinists heavily build their theology on their idea that being sovereign means that God has to control every detail, every sin, every choice we make, every speck of dust or else He cant possibly be God this word NEVER shows up in the King James Bible or in the concordance.