Calvinism, Hyper-Calvinism, and Arminianism - A Sermon on Calvinism and Evangelism

What is the responsibility of evangelism? In this sermon titled “Calvinism, Hyper-Calvinism, and Arminianism,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones distinguishes between the three from a biblical perspective in regards to evangelism. There is a great confusion today between mere activity and real spiritual work. People are always impressed by activity, but this is often carnal zeal and activism. What is “prayer-backing”? Do Calvinists need to be reminded of the responsibility of evangelism in ministry? What is the right motive for evangelism? Learn of the history of Calvinism and the over-correction that often results. Hyper-Calvinists press logic so far that they do not give the free offer of salvation to others. Hear of election, predestination, and human responsibility, and of the biblical truths that cannot be logically reconciled. God alone is responsible for salvation, while humanity alone is responsible for damnation. Listen as Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones argues that a person ought to be a great Calvinist who preaches like an Arminian. Evangelism is the result of a great urge, not mere duty; it is an inevitable fruit, not something to be added. How did Christianity spread before the printing press? Look to God for help, rather than oneself; be filled with the glory of God, rather than statistics and organizations. Stand humbled before God.

[kenim]

People who have experienced the IRRESISTIBLE GRACE and were BORN AGAIN cannot help but preach it incessantly!

[sirius]

As Whitefield once said: "Let the name Whitefield parish, so long as God is glorified". God may you fill us with your Holy Spirit and humble us in the same way in our ministries and churches today - so that you are the centre of attention and so that your name may be glorified now and forever. Amen

[knirbnosaj]

Wonderfully edifying and profitable preaching!

[robertvalentine]

Amen..these are the teaching we need today..

[glennrobinson]

Beautiful intelligent preaching. Yes surely God wants us to have intelligence about doctrine and faith and salvation.

[selcuk]

Stirring preaching which speaks to heart & mind.

[Hakausu]

I do not believe that any true servant of Jesus Christ is purely "Calvinist" or "Arminian". Have any of them actually claimed allegiance to all of writing and beliefs of either system?

[nl]

What a great sermon, full of timeless observations.

[patrickc]

5:21-5:27 Which is one of many, many reasons why Billy Graham is not & was not a doctrinally sound source of good theology.
He was ecumenical to the extreme, yoked with false teachers, & his “crusades”/alter calls led to scores of false professions of faith. “Saying the sinner’s prayer” does not save anyone.

[Rbl]

There is no "free offer" of the gospel. It is to be preached to everyone, but that does not nullify the revelation of Christ unto salvation is given and revealed only to those God has chosen to reveal Him to.

[Peapod]

"a convert to calvinism" says MLJ @28:23m is the clarity of the error of this dear and Godly man. Listen to his message of 'false teachings' and one can see his contradiction in being 'a calvinist', as opposed to a follower of Christ alone; being Christ-centered and not calvinist-centered.

[gideon]

When you take a philosophy that develops from man and superimpose it on God's word you can't help but come to incoherent conclusions; very similar to what atheist say about morality (that it's illusory) simply because they refuse to believe in The God that makes knowing good from evil possible. We have no scripture that says God has chosen men for hell and others for eternity in heaven, we find that the bible calls all men to repent, that God desires that all men come to the knowledge of the truth and that He is patient not desiring that any should perish. We have a responsibility to work out our salvation with fear and trembling, and yet we have this responsibility because God has given salvation as a free gift.

[truth_merchant]

Never thought i would be disappointed in anything Mr. Lloyd had to say but i am with this one. He actually said that Calvinism is illogical yet he accepts it😔. God is not the author of confusion but calvinism is confusion. 🙏📖⏳♨️

[rhydyard]

Much as I like and respect MLJ.. this talk is just denominational politics filled with gross generalisations about so-called 'Armenians' .. echoes of John MacArthur..and his blinkered generalisations about all so called 'Charismatics'..

[jjzmurphy]

Had no idea he was Calvinist . I’m out