Olson, Roger

What is an Arminian?

August 10, 2010 , , No Comment

by Roger E. Olson Contrary to what some critics say, an Arminian is someone who believes that salvation is all of grace and through faith alone without any merit (except, of course, the merits of…

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Roger Olson Hits A Triple Out Of The Park

August 6, 2009 , A.M. Mallett , No Comment

I have come to appreciate Dr. Olson’s perspectives on Arminian apologetics over the past few years. The Society of Evangelical Arminians recently posted a well written commentary by Olson considering Scot McKnight’s recent blog posts…

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For Whom Did Jesus Die?

July 1, 2009 , , No Comment

Now that is an interesting question. Roger Olson asked, “If Christ’s death satisfied God’s justice for all, why aren’t all saved? Arminius answers: ‘For the sins of those for whom Christ died were in such…

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Roger Olson Joins Scot McKnight in Taking It to the Neo-Reformed

February 27, 2009 , SEA , Comment Closed

One of our members, well known Arminian theologian Roger Olson, has weighed in on the controversy stirred up by Scot McKnight’s recent comments about those he has labeled the “Neo-Reformed” (see our recent post about…

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Friday Files: Olson’s Don’t Hate Me Because I’m Arminian

January 2, 2009 , Godismyjudge , No Comment

Roger Olson’s article: Don’t Hate Me Because I’m Arminian explains the importance of Arminians and Calvinists accepting each other and working together despite their theological differences. Olson shares several personal anecdotes while explaining why classic…

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Friday Files: Leonard’s Review of Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities

November 28, 2008 , Godismyjudge , No Comment

James Leonard provided a nice summary of Roger Olson’s book: Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities. Olson’s book is quickly becoming an Arminian classic. One of Leonard’ key points is “Arminians are not driven to their…

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Olson’s Ten Myths about Arminian Theology

October 8, 2008 , SEA , 1 Comment

by James M. Leonard Arminian Baptist Roger Olson has written a helpful volume entitled, Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities. Basically, he sets the record straight on a number of issues where Calvinist polemic has falsely…

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