What is “Cage-Stage” Calvinism, and what causes it?
2021年6月24日 · What is “Cage-Stage” Calvinism, and what causes it? Cage-stage describes an all too common phenomenon wherein a believer comes to embrace the doctrines of grace, and for a time becomes an obnoxious lout in defending the doctrines to all comers, whether they are interested or not.
Escaping the “Cage Stage” by R.C. Sproul - Ligonier Ministries
2013年11月25日 · Cage-stage Calvinists are identifiable by their insistence on turning every discussion into an argument for limited atonement or for making it their personal mission to ensure everyone they know hears—often quite loudly—the truths of divine election.
4 Signs You Might Be in the Cage Stage - The Gospel Coalition
2023年6月5日 · Do you get angry at people who disagree with you on theological issues? You may be in the ‘cage stage.’ Read how to know for sure and what to do instead.
Cage Stage Calvinism - Theopedia
Cage Stage Calvinism is a humorous term used to warn Christian believers recently converted to Calvinistic Theology. It suggests that the new Calvinist would be best placed in a cage rather than cause undue offence due to their zealous promotion of a Calvinistic theology.
Why Are Calvinists So Mean? - The Gospel Coalition
2019年6月6日 · If you’re not familiar with that phrase, “cage stage” refers to those who are new to Calvinism and so zealous/passionate about their new knowledge they ought to be locked in a cage for a while until they settle down, lest they hurt somebody. A …
Cage Stage - Examining Calvinism
The Cage Stage. A believer’s eyes are opened to the majesty of God as the sovereign King of the universe, and their entire life is turned upside down. And for a while, they have more zeal than they have knowledge. We call it the “cage stage.”
Cage Stage Calvinism: The Rage, The Rationale & The Remedy
2021年6月25日 · Three remedies for cage stage rage have proven effective over the years: reading the Bible; meditating on God’s grace; and embracing gentleness. Bible reading should be obvious. But it bears mentioning.
Getting Past the Cage Stage | RealClearReligion
2024年2月16日 · Theological cage-stagers can become puffed up with an assortment of facts but have little wisdom. While they may have some expensive, multi-volume systematic theologies on their bookshelves, they often zero in on a specific theological tradition—and often a narrow segment of that tradition.
For the Church | Unlocking the Cage Stage - ftc.co
A recent cartoon published by Adam Ford illustrated the "Cage-Stage Calvinist" quite humorously – two men observing a man in a literal cage who's foaming at the mouth and shouting "Romans 9" at them. Yet despite the laugh I got from it, more than anything it …
The Doctrines of Graciousness | Desiring God
2018年7月5日 · The cage-stage Calvinist. Oh that we didn’t need this term! But sadly, though understandably, we do. In the resurgence of Reformed theology in recent years, especially among young adults, the term has arisen for good reasons.