Jay'sAnalysis The Errors of Calvinism and Protestantism w Jay Dyer
Oct 1, 2025
Jay Dyer, an author and Orthodox apologist, shares his insights on the challenges faced by Protestantism and Calvinism. He discusses why many Protestants are now critiquing Orthodoxy, citing unanswered questions and moral shifts. Dyer recounts his personal journey, moving from Calvinism to Orthodoxy, highlighting issues like the inadequacies of sola scriptura and the role of tradition. He critiques the penal substitution view of atonement and emphasizes the importance of ecclesial authority, sacramental healing, and the real presence of Christ in faith.
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Why Protestants Are Leaving
- Jay Dyer finds Sola Scriptura and unanswered Protestant questions drive conversions to Orthodoxy.
- He cites historicity of liturgy, canon formation, and moral shifts as key catalysts.
Limits Of Sola Scriptura
- Sola Scriptura fails to explain canon formation and early church praxis according to Jay.
- He argues early churches used liturgy and oral tradition, undermining Bible-alone claims.
Jay's Long Conversion Journey
- Jay recounts his path from evangelical to Reformed Baptist, then Catholic, then Orthodox over many years.
- He describes reading Augustine, the fathers, and canon-history as pivotal in his long conversion journey.
