(Wes Bredenhof) Some time ago I saw this question on Reddit:
Do Reformed preachers not see the stupidity of telling people not to rely on their works while also saying genuine faith produces good works? It just seems like double-speak to avoid being labeled Catholic or Arminian.
I reply: this Reformed preacher fails to see the stupidity in this at all. I’ll explain.
There is an important distinction being missed here by the questioner. In Reformed theology, we distinguish between the basis of your salvation and the outcome/response to your salvation…. Continue reading