James White recently discussed Matthew 23:37 on Radio Free Geneva in response to Dr. Norman Geisler’s book Chosen but Free. Here’s the passage. Matthew 23:37-39 states: 37 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the…
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James White on Matthew 23:37
James White on 2 Peter 3:9
In James White’s book, The Potter’s Freedom 1, he objects to Norman Geisler’s use of 2 Peter 3:9 in his book Chosen But Free 2. Here’s the passage. 1 Beloved, I now write to you this second…
James White on Romans 8:28-30
In James White’s book, The Potter’s Freedom1, he argues for unconditional election based on Romans 8:28-30. Here’s the passage: Romans 8:28-30: And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God,…
2 Samuel 24:1 and 1 Chronicles 21:1 – A Conversation with an Inquirer
We received a question through our public website about 2 Sam 24:1 and 1 Chron 21:1 and the inciting of David to take the sinful census. Here is the exchange between one of our members…
Roger Olson, “A Dip into the Depths of the Doctrine of God: Discussion of the Non-Competitive View of Divine and Human Agencies”
[Taken from here, where comments can be made.] Recently I posted here an imaginary conversation between a Calvinist and an Arminian—about God’s sovereignty. At one point I inserted a common comment made by especially intellectually…
Middle Knowledge and Arminianism Are Compatible: A Response to Roger Olson
This post was written by SEA member Adam Omelianchuk specifically for SEA What exactly is the problem that Roger Olson has with Molinism? Answer: it collapses into determinism. But it isn’t clear what he means…
Response to Dr. Olson on Middle Knowledge
Dr. Roger Olson has repeatedly publicly objected to the doctrine of middle knowledge.[1] His basic objections are that middle knowledge amounts to determinism, makes God the author of sin and is a form of Calvinism…
Why Some Arminians Believe Molinism Is Incoherent
[This post was taken from here, where comments can be made, and was originally a comment on this Roger Olson post.] Very nice essay, Roger. You’ve put your finger on a key internal tension within…
Roger Olson, “Are Arminian Theology and Middle Knowledge Compatible?”
[This post was taken from here, where comments can be made.] One of the most basic impulses of Arminianism is that God is not the author of sin and evil—even indirectly. On this virtually everyone knowledgeable…
Arminius on Middle Knowledge
The purpose of the post is to so demonstrate that Arminius taught that God had middle knowledge. Recently several authors, who are otherwise adherents to Arminian theology, have made claims that Arminius did not in…
An Arminian Ordo Salutis (Order of Salvation)
written by Roger E Olson, PhD I was recently asked here to provide an Arminian order of salvation (ordo salutis). First, what is an order of salvation? In theology the technical term is “ordo salutis.”…
Who Believes in Total Depravity?
The following 10 quotes come from different authors surrounding the doctrine of total depravity. Their order has been randomly generated, so read to the end to find out the author and their respective soteriological standing!…
Paul’s use of Deuteronomy 30 in Romans 10
Many question how Paul uses Deuteronomy 30 in Romans 10 and in turn, if the passages are saying we can obey the law or believe the Gospel. Here are the passages: Romans 10 1 Brothers, my heart’s…
Eternally Frustrated God
Some Calvinists say God desires for us not to sin, even though He determines us to sin. This divine desire is like Paul’s unfulfilled desire not to sin (Romans 7:15) or my desire to eat…
How in the World Does World Mean the Elect?
One of the clearest passages in scripture teaching Christ came to save each and every person is John 12:46-48: I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not…
From Tozer to Piper to Arminius: A Theological Journey
The following is a personal testimony of Josh Valdez originally posted here. ___________________________________________________________ Theological Discovery Like most, my teenage years were monumentally formative in my development. High School provided the unique opportunity of digesting deep theological…
“Whatever that Scripture proves, it never can prove this…” – John Wesley’s Sermon on Free Grace
John Wesley SERMON 128 (text from the 1872 edition) FREE GRACE Preached at Bristol, in the year 1740 TO THE READER Nothing but the strongest conviction, not only that what is here advanced is “the…
Arminius: Why Unconditional Predestination Hurts Salvation
This doctrine is also hurtful to the salvation of men. 1. Because it prevents that saving and godly sorrow for sins that have been committed, which cannot exist in those who have no consciousness of…
Roger Olson, “Calvinism Appearing in Unexpected (and Inappropriate) Places”
[Taken from here, where comments can be made.] Due to the rise of what my friend Scot McKnight calls “neo-Puritanism” (what others have labeled “the new Calvinism” or just “resurgent Calvinism”) TULIP Calvinism is popping…
Arminian Timeline
Date Remonstrant Anglican/Methodist Baptist 1600’s James Arminius (1560-1609) Theologian and leader of the opposition of Calvinism in Amsterdam and Leiden Jan Uytenbogaert remonstrant led the meeting that produced the 5 Points of the Remonstrants – 1610 Simon Episcopius (1583-1643) –…
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Roy Ingle, “Calvinism and the Atonement”
Why Does God Deny the Opportunity of Choice for or Against Him to Young Children Who Die and the Mentally Impaired?
Mark K. Olson, “Wesley’s ‘Warmed Heart’ at Aldersgate – What Really Happened?”
Adam Roe, “The Crucial Thread of Prevenient Grace: A Wesleyan Perspective on Divine Drawing”
