Please click on the link to view David L. Allen, ‘Review of Williamson, “Election, Atonement, and Intercession in the Pentateuch” in *From Heaven He Came and Sought Her* – Part 10.’ This is part 10 of Allen’s…
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David L. Allen, “Carl Trueman on John Owen, the Covenant of Redemption, and Definite Atonement – Review 9, *From Heaven He Came and Sought Her*”
Please click on the link to view David Allen’s review of Carl Truemen’s chapter on “John Owen, the Covenant of Redemption, and Definite Atonement” in From Heaven He Came and Sought Her: Definite Atonement in…
Roger Olson, “Arminianism FAQ 4 (Everything You Always Wanted to Know…)”
FAQ: How does Arminianism explain Romans 9? A: This is without doubt one of the most asked questions by hard core Calvinists, but even many Arminians want to know as they have always only heard the Calvinist…
Roger Olson, “Arminianism FAQ 3 (Everything You Always Wanted to Know…)”
FAQ: Doesn’t Arminianism lead to open theism? A: Open theists and Calvinists both think so, but classical Arminianism don’t think so. According to classical Arminianism, God knows the future exhaustively–as already settled in his own mind although…
Notice of a Debate about Calvinism: Austin Fischer and Brian Zahnd vs. Daniel Montgomery and Timothy P. Jones
This debate has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, 2014, 7:00pm – 8:30pm with Mark Galli moderating at Missio Dei Church: Wrigleyville, Chicago, IL. See here for more information.
David L. Allen, “Review of *From Heaven He Came and Sought Her: Definite Atonement in Historical, Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspective* – Part 8″ (On Amyraut)
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 8,″ which covers Amar Djaballah’s chapter…
David L. Allen, “Review of *From Heaven He Came and Sought Her: Definite Atonement in Historical, Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspective* – Part 7″ (On the Synod of Dort)
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 7,″ which covers Lee Gatiss’ chapter, “The…
Roger Olson, “Arminianism FAQ 2 (Everything You Always Wanted to Know…)”
FAQ: What’s the difference between Arminianism and Wesleyanism? A: Not all Arminians are Wesleyans. Certainly Arminius wasn’t! He lived a century before Wesley. Free Will Baptists, many Pentecostals (e.g., Assemblies of God), and Restorationists (e.g., Churches of…
Roger Olson, “Arminianism FAQ 1 (Everything You Always Wanted to Know…)”
Today begins a summer series on Arminianism and Arminian theology. Over the past twenty plus years of promoting a correct understanding of classical Arminianism I have been asked numerous questions about the subject. There seems…
David L. Allen, “Review of *From Heaven He Came and Sought Her: Definite Atonement in Historical, Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspective* – Part 6″ (Development in the Reformed Tradition)
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 6,” which covers Raymond Blacketer’s chapter, “Blaming Beza: The…
David L. Allen, “Review of *From Heaven He Came and Sought Her: Definite Atonement in Historical, Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspective* – Part 5″ (On Calvin’s View)
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 5,″ which covers Paul Helm’s…
Austin Fischer, “The Fickle Security of Eternal Security”
Once Saved, Always? / Function, Not Validity Once saved, always saved—so the adage goes. Depending on your theological persuasion, there are other ways to say it: eternal security, perseverance of the saints, or more straight…
David L. Allen, “Review of *From Heaven He Came and Sought Her: Definite Atonement in Historical, Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspective* – Part 4” (On the medieval church’s view)
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 4,” which covers David S. Hogg’s chapter,…
David L. Allen, “Review of *From Heaven He Came and Sought Her: Definite Atonement in Historical, Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspective* – Part 3” (On the ancient church’s view)
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 3,” which covers Michael Haykin’s chapter, “We…
Roger Olson, “Is This the Best of All Possible Worlds? What I Would Think If I Were a Calvinist”
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).…
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…
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