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I agree that Schaeffer wasn't a theologian per se; he never wrote a systematic theology. There are audio tapes extant wherein he gives lectures on Calvin's Institutes; which is - in essence, the first Protestant Systematic Theology. He was most effective within the realm of applying Presuppostitional thought in Evangelism and apologetics. Schaeffer was only able to do this because he was well acquainted with Orthodox theology and philosophy.

With regard to what you've indicated in earlier posts- and also inferred from your tag line - I may be wrong, but you seem to hold to a doctrinal stance that is called "Amyraldianism"- which is an attempt to marry Calvinism and Arminianism together (what some jokingly call "Calminianism"). I found a great article, which you may enjoy reading, that defines what this doctrinal position is, where it originated; then, where it fails; both logically, and above all, Scripturally. You may read the article here =

http://www.apuritansmind.com/PuritanWorship/Amyraut%20Universalism.htm

I hope that you do read the article; it may be simply food for thought at this point in time; but may help you and other Freepers to re think some important doctrinal presuppostions as well :>)

Actually I don't like to categorize myself in theologies inasmuch as when it comes down to brass tacks it is not a systematic theology that saves us, it is Christ alone. The importance is not in how we came to the Lord, either by free will or irresistible grace, but whether we came to the Lord. The problem lies mostly in definitions of terms. The solution lies with God. As we cannot understand the nature of God in the Trinity, we cannot understand the principles of Divine Election. Sometimes its best to throw up your hands and say, "I don't understand" rather than to assume you know stuff which is essentially unknowable.

BTW, most of the Modern "Theologians" like Paul Tillich have been disasterous. Modern Theology denies not only the principle tenets of the Reformation, but the principle tenets of all of traditional Christendom. I don't think Schaeffer would want to be lumped in with that crowd. I'm sure he'd prefer to be associated with the Reformation Theologians. At least they believed in the God they were studying.