Monthly Archives For December 2018

Wesley’s View of Grace – Wynkoop

December 31, 2018, posted by drwayman

In some contrast to Calvinism which emphasized the majestic POWER of God (He creates and redeems because He can do so and wills to do so), and Arminius who emphasized the JUSTICE of God (He…

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FWS Podcast: The Church (Part 3)

December 27, 2018, posted by Remonstrance

If you cannot see the player above follow this link: The Church (Part 3) In this episode, Dr. Vic Reasoner will conclude his discussion on the Doctrine of the Church.

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Arminius’ Influence on the Wesleyan Doctrine of Holiness – Wynkoop

December 26, 2018, posted by drwayman

Arminius’ principles show how the theories of predestination lead toward or away from the later Wesleyan doctrine of holiness. Arminius laid the foundation for a biblical doctrine of holiness, though he himself did not develop…

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Merry Christmas! The Bible Project Video on Luke 1-2

December 24, 2018, posted by SEA

Merry Christmas! In celebration of the birth of Christ, we share with you the Bible Project‘s video on Luke 1-2. The video can also be found on YouTube.

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Friday Files, 21 December 2018

December 21, 2018, posted by K.W. Leslie

SEA’s weekly dig through our archive.

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Remonstrance Episode 54: The Dangers of Perfectionism (Part 2)

December 20, 2018, posted by Remonstrance

In this episode we will continue to discuss the dangers of “Perfectionism” and show how it is altogether different from Wesley’s doctrine of Christian Perfection. We will begin by discussing T.A. Noble’s book, “Holy Trinity:…

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Babylon Bee: “Santa Claus Converts To Calvinism, Moves Everybody To Naughty List”

December 19, 2018, posted by SEA

Please click on the link to view the Babylon Bee’s report, “Santa Claus Converts To Calvinism, Moves Everybody To Naughty List.”

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Radio Debate/Discussion Between Michael Brown and Sonny Hernandez: For Whom Did Christ Die?

December 18, 2018, posted by SEA

A radio debate/discussion between Arminian scholar and SEA member Michael Brown and Calvinist Sonny Hernandez, director and founder of Reforming America Ministries, on the question, “For whom did Christ die?” took place on Monday 12/17/18…

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Justin Brierley, “Why Both Atheists and Christians Need to Believe in Free Will”

December 17, 2018, posted by SEA

From our perspective, this article should be read in the light of humanity’s need for God’s grace to free us to be able to believe in Christ. On that point, see the Freed to Believe…

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Friday Files, 14 December 2018

December 14, 2018, posted by K.W. Leslie

It’s the St. Spyridon’s Day edition of the Friday Files, SEA’s weekly reexamination of our archive. The views expressed in the articles are those of their authors, and frequently SEA. Our members’ names are highlighted…

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Remonstrance Episode 53: The Dangers of Perfectionism (Part 1)

December 13, 2018, posted by Remonstrance

If you cannot see the player above follow this link: Remonstrance Episode 53 In this episode we will be discussing the dangers of “Perfectionism” and show how it is different from Wesley’s teachings on “Christian…

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“Can a Calvinist Honestly Say ‘God Loves You’ to Everyone?”
by Dr. Roger Olson

December 11, 2018, posted by Martin Glynn

While it is true that most Calvinists can say, “God Loves You” to everyone honestly, the question the Dr. Olson addresses here is whether or not a consistent Calvinist can. This distinction makes for all…

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Addressing Calvinist Responses To 2 Peter 3:9

December 10, 2018, posted by Evan Minton

One of the most popular passages stating God’s universal salvific will (i.e that God desires every human individual to be saved) is 2 Peter 3:9. 2 Peter 3:9 states that God “is not willing that any should perish,…

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Friday Files, 7 December 2018

December 7, 2018, posted by K.W. Leslie

It’s the St. Ambrose’s Day edition of the Friday Files, our look back at SEA’s great big trove of Arminian-related articles. The views expressed therein are those of their authors, but not always SEA. Our…

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Remonstrance Podcast Episode 52: The Role of the Law in Wesleyan Theology (Part 2)

December 6, 2018, posted by Remonstrance

If you cannot see the player above follow this link: Remonstrance Episode 52 In this episode we will continue to discuss the role of the Law in Wesleyan theology. We will begin by discussing the…

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1 John 5:10-11: The Death Knell of Calvinism

December 5, 2018, posted by stridermtb

Originally published by StriderMTB. 1 John 5:10-11 states: “Whoever believes in the Son of God accepts this testimony. Whoever does not believe God has made him out to be a liar, because they have not believed the…

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Moses M. Smart, A Brief View of Christian Doctrine

December 4, 2018, posted by SEA

Please click on the link to view Moses M. Smart, A Brief View of Christian Doctrine. (Lowell: N. L. Dayton, 1843). This is a 300+ page systematic theology from the Freewill Baptist tradition. The file was…

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I Kings 12:24 – Is Free Will or God the Causative Agent in Rebellion Against Him?

December 3, 2018, posted by drwayman

This post is a discussion between some members of The Society of Evangelical Arminians.  Members will not be identified by name but rather by a letter. ‘Thus says the LORD, You shall not go up…

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