Please click on the link to view Paul A. Himes, “FIRST CORINTHIANS 10:13: A REJOINDER TO STEVEN COWAN” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 55.4 (2012) 801–806. This article provides a compelling refutation of criticisms against…
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John Mark Hicks, “The Theology of Grace in the Thought of Jacobus Arminius and Philip van Limborch: A Study in the Development of Seventeenth Century Dutch Arminianism”
Please click on the link to view John Mark Hicks, “The Theology of Grace in the Thought of Jacobus Arminius and Philip van Limborch: A Study in the Development of Seventeenth Century Dutch Arminianism” (Doctoral dissertation; Westminster Theological…
H. Orton Wiley on the Universal Scope of the Atonement
H. Orton Wiley on the Universal Scope of the Atonement
provided by SEA member Roy Ingle
The following is taken from Dr. H. Orton Wiley’s book Introduction to Christian Theology (pp. 234-235):
The atonement is universal. This does not mean that all mankind will be unconditionally saved, but that the sacrifice offering of Christ so far satisfied the claims of the divine law as to make salvation a possibility for all. Redemption is therefore universal or general in the provisional sense, but special or conditional in its application to the individual.
Arminius on Divine Providence
Arminius on Divine Providence
submitted by SEA member, Roy Ingle
Roger Olson, “A Non-Calvinist, Relational View of God’s Sovereignty”
I gave this talk at this week’s Missio Alliance gathering in Alexandria, Virginia. For those who are watching me carefully (from the Arminian camp) I must say I make no claim for this being “the” Arminian view. It is simply my view and I’m an Arminian.
“A Relational View of God’s Sovereignty” by Roger E. Olson
Eminent Mathematician John H. Conway on Why Determinism Should Not Be Embraced
John H. Conway, eminent mathematician and co-discoverer of the Free Will Theorem, concluded his Princeton lecture series (in 2009) with this assertion about determinism and free will, recorded in this 44 second video.
Calvinist Quotes on God Determining All Evil
Click on the link: Calvinist Quotes on God Determining All Evil Note: The author speaks very strongly against Calvinism in some of his commentary on the quotes. Please remember that the views expressed in individual posts are…
Sermons by Arminian Pastor and Scholar Brian Abasciano Online
The audio of expositional verse by verse sermons by Arminian pastor and scholar Brian Abasciano of Faith Community Church in Hampton, NH are now being put online. A new one goes up about every 2…
Arminianism & the Good News of Jesus Christ
by The Remonstrant In contrast with Calvinism, I believe it may be said that Arminianism is a more apt ‘nickname’ for the good news of Jesus Christ. Arminianism not only affirms the indiscriminate nature of…
Arminian Denominations
My List of “Approved Denominations” by Roger E. Olson Very frequently I receive e-mails from individuals (and some have asked here) for help finding a church. Often what they mean is–a denomination. I can hardly…
Three Things this Methodist Learned from Calvinists
by Matt O’Reilly C. S. Lewis once cautioned against the blindness inherent in every age. Like others in our day, he warned, we are “specially good at seeing certain truths and specially liable to make…
Jesus Preaching OSAS?
A little theological humor:
A Demonstration Against Calvinism
[Taken from: http://tyndalephilosophy.com/2013/04/25/a-demonstration-against-calvinism-2/] With the recent publication of Michael Horton’s For Calvinism, along with Roger Olson’s reply Against Calvinism—both with Zondervan (2011)—the Calvinism/Arminianism debate has once again been vaulted front and center in evangelical circles. Horton and Olson are…
Working Through Romans 9
Working Through Romans 9 written by SEA member, Roy Ingle No doubt Calvinists come to Romans 9 and they read into the text “unconditional election unto salvation” all through the text. One Calvinist brother stated…
Glen Shellrude, “All Are Elect, Few Are Elect: Understanding New Testament Election Language”
Click on the link to view Glen Shellrude, “All Are Elect, Few Are Elect: Understanding New Testament Election Language”, Scottish Bulletin of Evangelical Theology 30.2 (Autumn 2012) 142-59. This article appeared in the Autumn 2012…
The Almost Completely Unknown Difference that Makes All the Difference
The Almost Completely Unknown Difference that Makes All the Difference…. written by Roger E Olson, PhD We talk endlessly about differences among Christians: Catholic versus Protestant, Calvinist versus Arminian, liberal versus conservative, neo-fundamentalist versus postconservative,…
Vern Sheridan Poythress, “THE MEANING OF μάλιστα IN 2 TIMOTHY 4:13 AND RELATED VERSES”
1 Timothy 4:10 is translated similarly by virtually every major English translation in speaking of God as “the Savior of all men, especially believers,” making the verse a strong proof text for unlimited atonement and…
Tom McCall and Keith D. Stanglin
“S. M. BAUGH AND THE MEANING OF FOREKNOWLEDGE: ANOTHER LOOK”
Click on the attachment to view Tom McCall and Keith D. Stanglin, “S. M. BAUGH AND THE MEANING OF FOREKNOWLEDGE: ANOTHER LOOK”, Trinity Journal 26 NS (2005) 19-31.This article has been posted with the permission of…
Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? – The Bible Answer Man responds
Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? This is perhaps the most common question Christian celebrities are asked to answer on shows such as Larry King Live. At first blush, it…
Roger Olson, “The Bonds of Freedom”
Roger Olson, “The Bonds of Freedom” Christianity Today (October 2012), 35-38, may be accessed here: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/channel/utilities/print.html?type=article&id=98622.
