Doc Spurgeon

Secret of the High Five

According to Wikipedia the high five is a celebratory hand gesture that occurs when two people simultaneously raise one hand, about head high, and push, slide or slap the flat of their palm and hand against the palm and flat hand of their partner. The gesture is often preceded verbally by the phrase "Give me five" or "High five".

Unknown to most of the world, is the fact that John Calvin created this "signal" to secretly confirm the belief in the five points of Calvinism in the public square. Below is a painting of John Calvin high-five-ing William Farel, who is just outside the painting.

Arminians use this gesture without knowing the significance behind it.

Below is a photo of two Arminians after a successful snake-handling service.

"High five" was also used by Jonathan Edwards, A.W. Pink and Corky Velveeta.

So next time someone says, "Gimme five"...explain the origin and be on your way.

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Oh, the horror...the horror

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Calvinist a-Bloggin'

Take a moment out of your busy day

and post a link to your blog.

Yes, there are a few rules...so pay attention. (If you are too poor to pay attention then just receive the regulations - my gift to you.)

Rule #1: You have to be a Calvinist. (if you prefer to be called a "Biblicist" that's fine...but, you must embrace all 5 points.

Rule #2: Be sure to give the title of your blog and link.

Rule #3: State your state. If you will, please include the city you live in...but, the state or providence, or whatever they are called in the country you live in.

Rule #4: (Optional) - one sentence explanation of blog content and/or intent.

Rule #5: I just wanted to have 5 rules, being a Calvinist and all. So, rule #5 is...read your Bible!

Calvinism has Depth

What's Your Point?

Be sure to click on the picture above for the larger version
This came from the creative mind of Ralph M. Petersen. Check out his blog site: http://notallowed2laff.blogspot.com/

High Five Low Five

I created this scroll to use as a wallpaper. It really looks good in the dining area and guest room. You may have seen the Five Points of Arminianism (a Theology with Weeds) on the internet. I don't know who the author is but it is genius, I tells ya....genius.

Will of man is free

Election is conditional

Everyone is redeemed

Denial confounds Grace

Some will lose salvation

Are you a TULIP basking in God's Sovereign Grace or

are you among WEEDS boasting of self-righteousness?

I tried my hand at coming up with another acronym for the Doctrines of Grace...and, that ain't too easy...here are my two...can you think up any more?

Gospel FACTS (Gospel= Good News not Good Advice)

Fallen humanity

Adoption decided

Christ's Bride

Transition certain

Saints secure

and... LAMBS

Lacks ability

Almighty elected

Mission accomplished

Birthed spiritually

Salvation secure