1. The Son of God is not called by the ancient fathers “God from himself,” and this is a dangerous expression. For, Autoqeo” [as thus interpreted, God from himself,] properly signifies that the Son has…
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Arminius on Apostasy
In reading two new books, Arminius on the Assurance of Salvation by Keith Stanglin and Jacob Arminius: Theologian of Grace by Keith Stanglin and Tom McCall, I found the follow- ing interesting facts. It is…
Arminius: ON PREDESTINATION TO SALVATION, AND ON DAMNATION CONSIDERED IN THE HIGHEST DEGREE
1. The first in order of the divine decrees is not that of predestination, by which God foreordained to supernatural ends, and by which he resolved to save and to condemn, to declare his mercy…
Arminius: ON GOD CONSIDERED ACCORDING TO HIS NATURE
1. GOD is good by a natural and internal necessity, not freely; which last word is stupidly explained by the terms “unconstrainedly” and “not slavishly.” 2. God foreknows future things through the infinity of his…
Book Recommendation – Theology for Better Counseling: Trinitarian Reflections for Healing and Formation
At one time, Toddy Holeman thought being biblically literate was all she needed, but in her counseling she found that clients pressed her for more. They asked hard theological questions related to their suffering. As…
Proverbs 16:4 – Were the Ungodly Created for Destruction?
A question came to our SEA outreach group: Can someone help me understand Prov. 16:4 from a non-Calvinist perspective? 4 The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.…
Movie Review: Breakthrough – 4 Stars Inspiring
The first question both Christians and non-Christians alike ask when someone claims a miracle is: Has it been verified? If it is a healing that is claimed, as happened in Breakthrough, then what do the…
No More Doubts
“You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.” Click on the picture to enlarge
Waiting…
Last night, we had an intimate meal together. He was crucified and now He is dead. Is there hope? Will Jesus really arise as He said? Is He really the Son of God? …
Seven Truths Found in John 3:16
Just recently I preached from what was the first verse I remember memorizing. This well-loved verse is packed with important truths: 1 God The Bible never makes a long argument for the existence of…
I Arise Today…
I arise todayThrough the strength of heaven;Light of the sun,Splendor of fire,Speed of lightning,Swiftness of the wind,Depth of the sea,Stability of the earth,Firmness of the rock. I arise todayThrough God’s strength to pilot me;God’s might…
Book Recommendation: Discovering Christian Holiness
This book, written from the Wesleyan-Holiness perspective by Dr. LeClerc will give you not only a bit of a historical perspective of the Wesleyan-Holiness but also a good understanding of this holiness movement. Divided into…
Book Recommendation: Free Will: Sourcehood and Its Alternatives
This book, Free Will: Sourcehood and Its Alternatives (second edition) by Dr Timpe, is one that should be read by those who want to have an introduction to the contemporary philosophical work on free will.…
A Wesleyan Catechism
This free downloadable version of a Wesleyan Catechism was compiled and organized by Ryan Kiblinger. It is titled, A Wesleyan Catechism: A Teaching on the 10 Commandments, the Methodist Articles of Religion, and the Lord’s…
The God Who Seeks
“Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God as He was walking in the garden in the cool of the day. . .” (Genesis 3:8, NIV)“I revealed myself to those…
The Bane of Legalism
Nothing detracts more from the radiance of true Christian holiness than the judgmental spirit of legalism. Legality, the condition of conforming to law, is desirable. “Legalism,” however, is a dependence on keeping law as the means…
Wesley’s View of Grace – Wynkoop
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…
Arminius’ Influence on the Wesleyan Doctrine of Holiness – Wynkoop
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…
I Kings 12:24 – Is Free Will or God the Causative Agent in Rebellion Against Him?
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…
Giving Thanks
Today is Thanksgiving! For the United States, it is a national holiday. What began with Pilgrim and native Americans in the 1600’s, then progressed to a Presidential Proclamation (Lincoln) to congressional action declaring it a…
