About this episode

This episode discusses the relationship between Calvinism and evangelism as presented in an article by Douglas Groothuis.

This is Episode 235 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Election and Evangelism: Is Calvinism Anti‑Evangelism? ” by Douglas Groothuis.This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, volume 49, number 01 (2026).https://www.equip.org/articles/election-and-evangelism-is-calvinism-anti-evangelism/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 488: Election and Evangelism: Is Calvinism Anti‑Evangelism? This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the Christian Research Institute, the Journal seeks to equip followers of Christ to think and to live Christianly—to exercise truth and experience life. Truth, especially essential Christian doctrine, forms the basis for how we live our lives in Christ. As the apostle Paul instructed Timothy in 1 Tim. 4:16, “Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.”The Christian Research Journal enjoyed a print incarnation of almost 45 years. Now exclusively an online publication, the Journal consists of…

Topics covered

• Calvinism
• Evangelism
• Christian doctrine
• Faith
• Christian living

Keywords

• Calvinism
• evangelism
• Christian Research Journal
• Douglas Groothuis
• Christian doctrine

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Christian Research Institute

Books & works: Election and Evangelism: Is Calvinism Anti‑Evangelism?, Christian Research Journal, 1 Tim. 4:16

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