Most Calvinists I know believe in meticulous providence. Some have claimed here recently that a Calvinist does not have to believe in meticulous providence (that God plans, ordains and governs all that happens without exception).…
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David L. Allen, “Review of *From Heaven He Came and Sought Her: Definite Atonement in Historical, Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspective* – Part 2” (On the book’s introductory chapter)
Please click on the link to view David L. Allen, “Review of *From Heaven He Came and Sought Her: Definite Atonement in Historical, Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspective* – Part 2”. This part of Allen’s…
David L. Allen, “Review of *From Heaven He Came and Sought Her: Definite Atonement in Historical, Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspective* – Part 1”
Please click on the link to view David L. Allen, “Review of *From Heaven He Came and Sought Her: Definite Atonement in Historical, Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspective* – Part 1”.
Roger Olson, “Do Arminians and Calvinists Worship the Same God?”
[Editor’s note: Dr. Olson’s position that he would not worship God if he were as Calvinist doctrine depicts him is not representative of all Arminians or a question on which SEA itself has a formal…
Craig L. Adams, “Calvinism and John 6:44”
An email and my response: Hello Mr. Adams, I read with interest your comments on Calvin’s comments on John 3:16 on your web site. I was wondering what your thoughts are on Jesus’ words as…
Predestined to Eternally Suffer? An Interview with Philosopher Jerry Walls
Please click on the link to view Predestined to Eternally Suffer? An Interview with Philosopher Jerry Walls. [Please note that while Jerry Walls believes in the possibility of post mortem salvation, that is not a…
John Miley, *Systematic Theology*
John Miley, Systematic Theology (2 vols.; New York, Hunt & Eaton; Cincinnati, Cranston & Stowe, 1892, 1894) — Calvinist theologian Wayne Grudem says that this is probably the most scholarly and extensive of Arminian systematic theologies. It takes a…
Rick Patrick, “Same Gospel, Different Offer”
Please click on the link to view Rick Patrick, “Same Gospel, Different Offer”.
Ron F. Hale, “Calvin’s ‘Temporary Faith’ for the Reprobate”
Please click on the link to view Ron F. Hale, “Calvin’s ‘Temporary Faith’ for the Reprobate”.
2014 Whosoever Will Conference and Connect 316 Breakfast
The 2014 Whosoever Will Conference is scheduled to take place this coming weekend, Friday June 6th through Sunday June 8th. Here is the conference’s web page. And here is the basic schedule: Friday, June 6 …
Tertullian on the Problem of Evil and Free Will
This is part of a series of posts that captures the early church views on free will and determinism. The idea for this series was motivated by Calvinist claims that their view was held by the early…
Zack Hunt, “Dear John (An Open Letter To John Calvin)”
Please click on the link to view Zack Hunt, “Dear John (An Open Letter To John Calvin)”. Some of the author’s comments in criticism of Calvin may be worded more strongly than we would tend to…
Shane Blackshear Interview of Roger Olson
Shane Blackshear’s interview with Arminian theologian Roger Olson can be found here.
Fred Sanders, “How Not To Fight Calvinists”
Please click on the link to view Fred Sanders, “How Not To Fight Calvinists”.
The Troubling Trends in America’s “Calvinist Revival”
Please click on the link to view The Troubling Trends in America’s “Calvinist Revival”.
Quote from Robert Lightner on the Atonement
Lightner is a 4 point Calvinist, writing in favor of unlimited atonement:
Seven Minute Seminary Video: Chuck Gutenson, “What Is Prevenient Grace?”
Dr. Chuck Gutenson teaches on prevenient grace and its place in the Order of Salvation as understood by John Wesley. Youtube: https://youtu.be/nG-AUaFgFbM?si=I2YzFn5miUJmBN38
Roger Olson, “My Response to Al Mohler’s Defense of Limited Atonement”
[Please note: SEA does not necessarily agree with Dr. Olson’s position that he would not preach the gospel side by side with someone who believes in Limited Atonement. Moreover, there are other, perhaps better responses…
Bishop Mike Lowry, “Heading Towards the Cross — The Offense of Substitutionary Atonement”
Please click on the link to view Bishop Mike Lowry, “Heading Towards the Cross — The Offense of Substitutionary Atonement”.
Austin Fischer’s Response to Kevin DeYoung’s Review of Fischer’s Book Young, Restless and No Longer Reformed
My Review of Kevin’s Review Here’s my review of what I thought, generally speaking, was a fair review of my book by Kevin DeYoung. I’ll focus in on a few key critiques and offer some…
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