Election
Scot McKnight, Roger Olson on The Five Conundrums of Calvinism
Submitted by SEA on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 10:38amFollow the link to view Scot McKnight's description of Roger Olson on "The Five Conundrums of Calvinism" (http://www.patheos.com/blogs/jesuscreed/2011/12/26/the-five-conundrums-o...)
World Means World: Even a Child Understands This
This is a great commercial that was broadcast recently during an NFL game half-time show. It shows that World means World. Listen to the words of these children as they accurately quote and interpret God's Word: Focus On The Family, "John 3:16"
Acts 13:48 and Calvinism - Dr. Cottrell explains
Submitted by drwayman on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 7:58amQUESTION: Dr. Cottrell, can you explain the meaning of Acts 13:48? It sounds very much like Calvinism to me.
ANSWER: This text summarizes the response of the Gentiles to the powerful preaching of the Apostle Paul at Antioch of Pisidia: “And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed” (ESV).
Calvinist Santa: The Movie
Submitted by Martin Glynn on Fri, 12/23/2011 - 8:28amCalvinist Santa (Satire)
Submitted by Martin Glynn on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 6:04am[Humor]
We enter Santa's workshop. Over by the desk we see two elves talking. One is Legolass, who has been Santa's secratary for the past 200 years, and is moving on to new work. The other is Qeebler, who is taking over the secretary resposibilities. As the scene opens, Legolass is pulling out a large scroll from his desk drawer. Let's listen:
Scot McKnight, "For and Against Calvinism 8"
Submitted by SEA on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 7:07amFollow the link to view part 8 of distinguished NT scholar Scot McKnight's review of the books For Calvinism (by Michael Horton) and Against Calvinism (by Roger Olson): "For and Against Calvinism 8".
Scot McKnight, "For and Against Calvinism 6"
Submitted by SEA on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 7:44amFollow the link to view part 6 of distinguished NT scholar Scot McKnight's review of the books For Calvinism (by Michael Horton) and Against Calvinism (by Roger Olson): "For and Against Calvinism 6".
Calvinists on Hell and the Fate of Everyone Who Ever Lives
Submitted by SEA on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 6:25amI don’t know how Calvinists do it. Like many bloggers Justin Taylor posted an obituary of Steve Jobs. Unlike many bloggers, he receives comments. Not three comments in, the post got this one: Justin Taylor posted an obituary of Steve Jobs.
- I am saddened by Jobs’ passing. My prayers are with his family and friends. I don’t mean for this to be insensitive, but why would those who believe in the concept of God’s sovereign saving grace have any “hope” one way or the other that Jobs found rest in it? Wouldn’t they just want God to carry out His salvific desires in whatever way HE sees fit?
“Does not the potter have power over the clay, from the same lump to make one vessel for honor and another for dishonor?”
Thomas Taylor, A Solemn Caution Against the Ten Horns of Calvinism
Please click on the attachment to view Thomas Taylor, A Solemn Caution Against the Ten Horns of Calvinism
This work from 1819 is an open letter to John Wesley from Thomas Taylor, who composes ten arguments against the Calvinist position of unconditional election. The pamphlet sums up in clear and succinct points the classic arguments of Arminianism against Calvinism.
2 Thessalonians 2:13, Greek Grammar, and Conditional Election
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 9:44amby Brian Abasciano
On his blog, Greek scholar Bill Mounce wrote a post on 2 Thes 2:13. It maintains, among other things, that “through faith” should be taken as modifying “salvation” in the text (which allows for and can favor unconditional election). I made a comment at Bill’s blog on the post, pointing out that Greek grammar actually favors taking “through faith” with “chose”, which would make election conditional on faith in Christ. We are chosen by faith (just as we are justified by faith).
Here is a link to Mounce’s post: http://www.billmounce.com/blog/05-03-2010/what-do-prepositions-modify-2-thess-2-13
And here is my comment (slightly revised):
