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Old 04-25-2008, 10:56 PM
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The term Calvinist - as it is used today - refers to someone who holds to the five points, hence, there are numerous books called the five points of Calvinism.
Calvin wrote in the Institutes about a lot more than just soteriology (the "five points") -- I wonder if he'd appreciate his name being limited to represent only that.
I'm not sure he would appreciate his name being used at all for "labels", but point well taken.
Luther also was amazed that anyone would attach his name to the Church, referring to himself as a Pig if I remember correctly.
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