What is Reformed Theology?

featuring Dr. Kevin DeYoung #WisdomWednesday

[Jesusisking]

If there is a Calvinist reading this, can you answer one simple question that I have:

"Did God decide to create millions upon millions of people (with absolutely no choice to repent) simply so that they can be tormented forever in hell for his pleasure?"

I just cannot wrap my brain around this thought so could a Calvinist enlighten me on this?

[LynnBaber]

God is big. So big we cannot comprehend and certainly merciful in ways that pass above our understanding. But these two vague belief standards must be reduced to scriptural principles (doctrine) that align with the Word of God. This brief message could also describe Universalism. (I know it doesn't.) I love your brevity, but your reference to Calvin may suppose that people already know what Reformed Theology is. Do all reformed theologians agree on the definition of Reformed Theology? My understanding is that Reformed Theology and Calvinism are synonymous. I intend no criticism, just asking questions that this answer to the initial question raised. Be greatly blessed today.

[OneHighwayWalker]

He states @0:19 that God revealed Himself to us in the Scriptures. The Scriptures state that God is known by His creation. Rom 1:18-20: "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of people who suppress the truth by their unrighteousness,  because what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them.  For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes – His eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, because they are understood through what has been made. So people are without excuse." People were saved long before we had the canon which is further evidence of God's love, mercy, and grace. There has always been grace, and there is still the call to keep the commandments. These are not mutually exclusive.