BEN: It seems reasonably clear that Arminius took the Calvinistic view that regeneration precedes conversion. I suppose it depends on what one means by regeneration— the ability to repent? In any case, various later Arminians…
Author/Scholar Index: Arminian
The Bible: After All the Canon Debating, Copyist Errors, Translation Issues and Subjective Interpreting, Is It Still the Book for Me?
In both the domains of nature and faith, you will find the most excellent things are the deepest hidden.” [Desiderius Erasmus, “The Sage”] I STAND ALONE, ON THE WORD OF GOD… Is there anything more…
Dr. Anthony Chadwick Thornhill Lecture on the Jewish Roots of Paul’s Election Theology
From the video’s YouTube page, where the video may also be accessed in addition to here: This is a lecture by Dr. A. Chadwick Thornhill of Liberty University concerning the Jewish roots of Paul’s election theology.…
Paul Copan, “Divine Exasperation”
Part of proper hermeneutics is not simply seeing what any individual passage means, but also looking for themes and styles of expression throughout the Bible and understanding what they mean for our relationship with God.…
A. W. Tozer Sermon: Calvinism & Divine Sovereignty
From the sermon’s YouTube page, which can be accessed here: A. W. Tozer preaches a powerful sermon on the sovereignty of God and the false doctrine of Calvinism. Aiden Wilson Tozer (1897 – 1963) was…
Paradise Deserted: Can a True Christian Renounce Their Faith? (Apostasy Part 3)
I will not conceal, that there are passages of scripture which seem to me to wear this aspect (of a believer departing from the faith); and those answers to them which I have been permitted…
Paradise Deserted: Can a True Christian Renounce Their Faith? (Apostasy Part 2)
But whether they are capable, through negligence, of forsaking again the first beginnings of their life in Christ, of again returning to this present evil world, of turning away from the holy doctrine which was…
Paradise Deserted: Can A True Christian Renounce Their Faith? (Apostasy Part 1)
(God) wills that they, who believe and persevere in faith, shall be saved, but that those, who are unbelieving and impenitent, shall remain under condemnation.1 [Jacobus Arminius, italics mine] “YOU MEAN ALL BAPTISTS AREN’T THE SAME?”…
Ben Witherington and Roger Olson, “Roger Olson’s Arminian Theology – Part 13”
BEN: Jonathan Edwards in his Freedom of the Will argues that there is no compulsion or coercion involved, only predetermination when it comes to human choosing. People choose according to their desires and will and…
Dr. Michael Brown Exegetes John 6:37-44
SEA member Dr. Michael Brown responds to a caller’s question on Calvinism and John 6:44. The The video can also be accessed at YouTube here.
Ben Witherington and Roger Olson, “Roger Olson’s Arminian Theology – Part 12”
BEN: I was reflecting on what you say on pp. 155-56 about ‘simul justus et peccator’ and it occurred to me what a difference there is between Luther and Wesley on this matter. Luther, famously…
Roger Olson, “An Excellent Arminian Book on Divine Providence”
As an out-of-the-closet evangelical Arminian I am often asked for recommendation of a book about divine providence from an Arminian perspective. When I have reluctantly admitted there aren’t any I can recommend without reservations, some…
Jamie Arpin-Ricci, “Advent and the Agency of Mary”
Please click on the link to view Jamie Arpin-Ricci, “Advent and the Agency of Mary.” This post was reposted on The Junia Project website, which drew our attention to it. Please note that while The Junia…
Seven Minute Seminary: Ryan Danker, “Why the Church Needed Methodism”
From the video’s YouTube page, which may be accessed here: Why did the church need the 18th century Methodist movement? In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Ryan Danker explains the relationship between Anglicanism, Puritanism, and…
Ben Witherington and Roger Olson, “Roger Olson’s Arminian Theology – Part 11”
BEN: On p. 123 you say that sin does not thwart the will of God. I think this is a mistake. Surely any time evil or sin happens it goes against the will of God…
The Teleological Argument for the Existence of Libertarian Free Will
All footnote links lead to original post Is Libertarian Free Will Cogent? Preliminaries One of the arguments that Calvinists argue is that the very notion of Libertarian Free Will (LFW) is incoherent. “It simply doesn’t make…
A Roundup of Obituaries for Distinguished Wesleyan-Arminian Theologian Thomas Oden
Christianity Today’s obituary for Thomas Oden: “Died: Thomas Oden, Methodist Theologian Who Found Classical Christianity.” Mark Tooley’s Gospel Coalition obituary: “Thomas Oden (1931–2016), Theologian and Friend.” Michael Bird’s notice: “The Passing of Thomas Oden (1931-2016).” The…
Ben Witherington and Roger Olson, “Roger Olson’s Arminian Theology – Part 10”
BEN: How would you distinguish the Calvinist notion of God’s providence from the Arminian one? It is interesting to me that if one reads Wesley’s Journal, one finds the phrase ‘a singular providence of God’…
Feedback: Arminians Limit the Power of the Atonement
Originally posted on Arminian Theology, where comments can be made. This week’s feedback comes in response to the post If Christ Died For All, And All Are Not Saved, Did Christ Die In Vain? This…
Arminianism Vs. Decisionism
Calvinism and Classical Arminianism are not opposite theological views (link). In fact, I like to say that they are theological first cousins, both residing under the “Reformed” umbrella. While there are certainly differences, both systems of…
