From the Description: In this video I take a look at the key verses in John 5 & 6: – John 5: 33-37, especially verses 34, 37, 39 and 44 – John 6: 37…
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VIDEO: “The Point of Decision: Thoughts on 2 Corinthians 3 & 4, and the Spiritual Warfare Motif”
In this video, I look at total depravity, prevenient grace, and spiritual warfare in light of 2 Corinthians 3 & 4. Youtube: https://youtu.be/cP03vH8AM6w?si=WE87e_6ckrr80dRg
Jason A. Staples, “Vessels of Wrath and God’s Pathos: Potter/Clay Imagery in Rom 9:20–23”
Please click on the link to view Jason A. Staples, “Vessels of Wrath and God’s Pathos: Potter/Clay Imagery in Rom 9:20–23,” Harvard Theological Review, Volume 115, Issue 2, April 2022, pp. 197-218. Author’s abstract: Starting…
Prevenient Grace in Romans 1-2: some thoughts with Arminius & Wesley
[This post first appeared at GospelEncounter.wordress.com] “For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them.” – Romans 1:19 ESV “Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness…
David Pallman, “Prevenient Grace in Romans 2:4”
In the debate over prevenient grace, one text that has received a surprisingly insufficient attention is Romans 2:4. Here Paul writes, “Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and restraint and…
B. J. Oropeza, “Paul and Lukan Predestination? Rereading Acts 13:48 Through the Lens of Isaiah”
Please click on the link to view B. J. Oropeza, “Paul and Lukan Predestination? Rereading Acts 13:48 through the Lens of Isaiah.” Author’s abstract: This is a study on the controversial passage of Acts 13:48,…
B. J. Oropeza, “Predestination in Acts 13:48? “’Those Who Were Appointed to Eternal Life Believed'”
Please click on the link to view B. J. Oropeza, “Predestination in Acts 13:48? “’Those Who Were Appointed to Eternal Life Believed’”
Brian Abasciano’s New Book on Romans 9:19-24 Is Out, and We Have a Flyer with a 35% Discount
Brian Abasciano’s new book is out — Paul’s Use of the Old Testament in Romans 9:19-24: An Intertextual and Theological Exegesis, JSNTSup/LNTS, 429; London: T&T Clark, 2022. It is out this month in electronic format…
David Gooding, “ROMANS 9–11: The Power, the Wisdom and the Glory: A Study of God’s Ways with Israel and the Nations”
Please click on the link below to read David Gooding, “ROMANS 9–11: The Power, the Wisdom and the Glory: A Study of God’s Ways with Israel and the Nations”, available for free download from the…
1 Timothy 2:4-6 – Who Will Have All Men to be Saved
Dan (Arminian) and Turretinfan (Calvinist) briefly review Dan’s discussion with Leighton Flowers on total depravity, then dig in to 1 Timothy 2:4-6. The main points of discucurrance were talking “all men” to mean everyone or…
Video Interview with Dr. Brian Abasciano: “Paul’s Use of the OT in Romans 9”
In this video, Dr. Dr. Brian Abasciano discusses Romans 9, specifically, how Paul used the Old Testament to build his case in Romans 9: 00:00- Introduction 02:36- Background to the book 12:29- Genesis 25:23…
Video discussion with David Pallmann: Appointed to Eternal Life?
In this video, David Pallmann and Nicholas Noyola discuss: 00:55- The Calvinist Reading of Acts 13:48 07:05- The Middle Voice Interpretation 12:57- The Appointed Means Interpretation 16:28- The Foreknowledge Interpretation 19:10- The Already Saved Interpretation…
Romans 8 and 9 Debate, Dan Chapa (Arminian) vs Turretinfan (Calvinist) (3 Parts)
Does John 6:37 Support Calvinism?
On his website, Arminian Perspectives, Ben Henshaw has a questions page at which he answers questions about Arminianism and Calvinism that visitors to his site pose in the comment section of the page. Here is a question…
Friday Files- The Book of Ephesians
The different books of the Bible emphasize different parts of God’s message to us. It is therefore unsurprising that certain books address the topics relevant to the Arminianism and Calvinism debate more so than others.…
Did God Afflict Job? – An Arminian Looks at Job 13:15
This question is asked by one of our Society of Evangelical Arminian (SEA) members: Can anyone recommend an Arminian interpretation of Job 13:15, ‘Though he slay me, I will hope in him’? Is it purely…
Video Interview with Luke Gowdy: “Do John 6 & 10 Support Calvinism?”
In this video, Luke Gowdy and Nicholas Noyola discuss the question, “Do John 6 & 10 Support Calvinism?” Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/kBSW6mQ1jhw?si=KspqV_edWXUv22dr
Friday Files: Romans 9
One of the more things about the Arminianism/Calvinism debate is how both sides are devoted to the Scriptures and both sides ground their understanding of their theology in the Scriptures. Which means that any proof-text…
E. Norman Brush, “Prevenient Grace In The Book Of Acts”
The grace of God that comes to a person before the new birth to awaken and arrest him to unseen realities and causes him to see his sinfulness and helpless estate is sometimes call prevenient…
James Leonard, “Election in 1 Thessalonians: Assurance for Persecuted Believers”
Praise the Lord for his election! (1 Thes 1:4) Paul’s preaching ministry in Thessalonica was cut short due to intense persecution. Indeed, when Paul fled Thessalonica, the new believers became the object of persecution. As…
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