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James White on Matthew 23:37

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James White recently discussed Matthew 23:37 on Radio Free Geneva in response to Dr. Norman Geisler’s book Chosen but Free. Here’s the passage. Matthew 23:37-39 states: 37 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the…

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James White on 2 Peter 3:9

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In James White’s book, The Potter’s Freedom 1, he objects to Norman Geisler’s use of 2 Peter 3:9 in his book Chosen But Free 2. Here’s the passage. 1 Beloved, I now write to you this second…

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James White on Romans 8:28-30

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In James White’s book, The Potter’s Freedom1, he argues for unconditional election based on Romans 8:28-30.  Here’s the passage:  Romans 8:28-30: And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God,…

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Eternally Frustrated God

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Some Calvinists say God desires for us not to sin, even though He determines us to sin. This divine desire is like Paul’s unfulfilled desire not to sin (Romans 7:15) or my desire to eat…

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Arminian Timeline

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Date Remonstrant Anglican/Methodist Baptist 1600’s James Arminius (1560-1609) Theologian and leader of the opposition of Calvinism in Amsterdam and Leiden   Jan Uytenbogaert remonstrant led the meeting that produced the 5 Points of the Remonstrants – 1610   Simon Episcopius (1583-1643) –…

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Prevenient Grace and Semi-Pelagianism

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This post is a response to Scott Christensen’s article “Prevenient Grace and Semi-Pelagianism”. (link) One of the main aspects of Mr. Christensen’s article is calling Arminians Semi-Pelagian. Pelagius was a heretic condemned by the early…

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Free Will Debate with Turretinfan

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Turretinfan and I recently debated if the bible teaches libertarian free will.  I hope that you find it useful. Here was the format we used with links to the transcript:   Introduction: The Bible teach…

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Arminius on Regeneration

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The purpose of this paper is to delineate Arminius’ view on regeneration. The Arminian view on regeneration has frequently been mischaracterized, both by Calvinistic opponents, as well as adherents to his views. His view is…

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