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Calvinism And The Fall: The Problem Ignored Again
Just saw this post called “Man’s Will: Before And After the Fall” which opens with these words: Augustine and the Calvinistic tradition in general define the will’s freedom, or lack thereof, in relation to sin.…
Debate: Roger and Faith Forster vs. James White
From the video’s YouTube page, which may be accessed here: Unbelievable? with Justin Brierley, August 1, 2009. Calvinist, James White of Alpha & Omega Ministries debates ex-Calvinist Arminians, Roger and Faith Forster of ICHTHUS Christian…
Brian Abasciano, “Addressing the Calvinist Challenge, ‘Why Did You Believe and Your Neighbor Did Not?'”
For many Calvinists, the best argument for Calvinism and against Arminianism may be implicitly conveyed by questions like, “What is the difference between the one who believes in Christ and the one who rejects Christ?…
Keith Stanglin on Arminius’ View of Perseverance
In anticipation of his forthcoming book on the Perseverance of the Saints from an Arminian perspective, Keith Stanglin discusses Arminius’ view of perseverance. The video may also be accessed on YouTube here.
Mark Stengler, “The Arminian View of Election and Predestination”
Please click on the link to view Mark Stengler, “The Arminian View of Election and Predestination.” This is a basic primer on the logic behind the Arminian interpretation of the biblical doctrines of election and predestination.
Shane Scott, “Calvinism and the Two ‘Wills’ of God”
Those who hold to the Calvinistic concept of predestination believe that God predetermined everything that would happen before the foundation of the world in an eternal and unconditional decree. The Westminster Confession of Faith outlines…
Ben Witherington and Roger Olson, “Roger Olson’s Arminian Theology – Part 15”
BEN: Your discussion of open theism is interesting, and I wonder if since your book was published (2006), you’ve settled the matter in your mind. For my part, I have rejected open theism. I think…
Daniel LaLond Jr., “Chuck Swindoll: Rewriting the Reformation”
In his magnum opus, The Grace Awakening, Charles R. (Chuck) Swindoll presents himself as taking up “the torch of freedom” as brandished by protestant Reformers such as Martin Luther. In this he leads his readers…
Dr. Anthony Chadwick Thornhill Lecture on the Jewish Roots of Paul’s Election Theology
From the video’s YouTube page, where the video may also be accessed in addition to here: This is a lecture by Dr. A. Chadwick Thornhill of Liberty University concerning the Jewish roots of Paul’s election theology.…
Calvinist Charles Leiter on Love & Unity Among Calvinists and Arminians
In this video, Calvinist Charles Leiter answers a question about love and unity among Calvinists and Arminians. At one point, Leiter seems to indicate that consistent Arminianism would be un-Christian in its being lived out.…
Paul Copan, “Divine Exasperation”
Part of proper hermeneutics is not simply seeing what any individual passage means, but also looking for themes and styles of expression throughout the Bible and understanding what they mean for our relationship with God.…
A. W. Tozer Sermon: Calvinism & Divine Sovereignty
From the sermon’s YouTube page, which can be accessed here: A. W. Tozer preaches a powerful sermon on the sovereignty of God and the false doctrine of Calvinism. Aiden Wilson Tozer (1897 – 1963) was…
Ben Witherington and Roger Olson, “Roger Olson’s Arminian Theology – Part 13”
BEN: Jonathan Edwards in his Freedom of the Will argues that there is no compulsion or coercion involved, only predetermination when it comes to human choosing. People choose according to their desires and will and…
Dr. Michael Brown Exegetes John 6:37-44
SEA member Dr. Michael Brown responds to a caller’s question on Calvinism and John 6:44. The The video can also be accessed at YouTube here.
Ben Witherington and Roger Olson, “Roger Olson’s Arminian Theology – Part 12”
BEN: I was reflecting on what you say on pp. 155-56 about ‘simul justus et peccator’ and it occurred to me what a difference there is between Luther and Wesley on this matter. Luther, famously…
David Bentley Hart, “Traditio Deformis” (On Augustine’s Misreading of Romans)
Please click on the link to view David Bentley Hart, “Traditio Deformis.”
Roger Olson, “An Excellent Arminian Book on Divine Providence”
As an out-of-the-closet evangelical Arminian I am often asked for recommendation of a book about divine providence from an Arminian perspective. When I have reluctantly admitted there aren’t any I can recommend without reservations, some…
Stewart Goetz and Charles Taliaferro, “An Argument from Consciousness and Free Will”
Please click on the link to view Stewart Goetz and Charles Taliaferro, “An Argument from Consciousness and Free Will” in God or Blind Nature? Philosophers Debate the Evidence (2007-2008) (Edited and with Introductions by Paul Draper).
Seven Minute Seminary: Ryan Danker, “Why the Church Needed Methodism”
From the video’s YouTube page, which may be accessed here: Why did the church need the 18th century Methodist movement? In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Ryan Danker explains the relationship between Anglicanism, Puritanism, and…
