Andrew, of Beyond Calvinism, posts: “Questions to Ask as You Approach Romans 9.” Leighton Flowers, of Soteriology 101, asks: “Justified by Faith, Yet Judged by Works?“ Kingswood Hart, of The Predestination Station, comments on Romans…
Solus Arminius
The Five Points of Arminianism
If not for the early Dutch Reformed Arminians rejecting five tenets of Calvinistic ideology, there would be no TULIP today, as TULIP is merely a reaction to Arminian theology. After the death of Arminius, in…
This Week in Arminianism
Amazon.com is now selling Rustin E. Brian’s Jacob Arminius: The Man from Oudewater at a very nice price! Also, you can get a new copy of Grace for All: The Arminian Dynamics of Salvation, edited…
What if God Were the Only One Who Loved You?
Is that an odd question: What if God were the only one who loved you? If you have ever experienced the feeling of being unloved, even if from a cognitive distortion, you more fully identify…
Leah E. Hartman, “God’s Sovereignty Doesn’t Mean What You Think it Means”
My husband, Caleb, and I met in college and the rest, as they say, is history. Except that’s not what happened. After college graduation and before the engagement, we decided to take one of those…
Reward and Punishment Necessitate Libertarian Freedom
As is stated in previous posts on this site, libertarian free will is assumed throughout the tenor of the entire Bible, and determinism is exposed as not merely flawed but erroneous and damaging to the…
This Week in Arminianism
Kevin Jackson, of Wesleyan Arminian, posts “The Ghost at Epworth,” a true-to-life haunting ghost story in the life and household of John Wesley. Asbury’s Seedbed offers Ken Collins’ “John Wesley: Satan’s Devices,” and Leah E.…
This Week in Arminianism
The Arminian Magazine highlights Vic Reasoner’s “Counterfeit Grace,” Joseph D. McPherson’s “Scriptural Holiness in History,” and Roy Ingles’ book review of Grace for All: The Arminian Dynamics of Salvation. Kangaroodort, of Arminian Perspectives, also reviews…
This Week in Arminianism
Mike Barlotta, of Dead Heroes Don’t Save, continues his review of Grace for All: The Arminian Dynamics of Salvation with “Grace for All: Paul, the Potter, and Perspective? (Romans 9).” Leighton Flowers, of Soteriology 101,…
This Week in Arminianism
Mike Barlotta, of Dead Heroes Don’t Save, brings us a Suessical: “Free Grace for All.” Warning to Calvinists: Not to be taken personally. Craig Adams, of Commonplace Holiness, posts: “God Speaks from the Burning Bush,”…
The Genius of Arminian Theodicy
I do not accept what is known as a Greater-Good theodicy1 — that all sin and evil serve a purpose in the mind and plan of God, from which He will bring about a greater…
This Week in Arminianism
Christopher C. Chapman grants us a “Tract for Nominal Christians: The Cost of Non-Discipleship.” Dr. Dale Wayman, of IRONSTRIKES, highlights: “A Conversation about Swearing,” “Christians Using the ‘F’ Word?” “Wussification — No Playing Tag,” “Wussification…
God’s Circus
The Bible everywhere assumes free will within the context of God’s sovereignty. This renders any semblance of determinism erroneous at best and damaging to the character and integrity of God at worst. If God influences our…
This Week in Arminianism
James Leonard, of Treasures Old and New, asks and answers: “What is Reformation Arminianism?“ Roy Ingle, of Arminian Today, reviews chapter three of the latest Arminian book: Grace for All: The Arminian Dynamics of Salvation. Traditional…
This Week in Arminianism
Gene Brode, from The Grace Apparatus, posts: “Compatibilism and Wireless Technology, Part 1: Why Calvinism’s Explanation for Human Freedom and Responsibility Doesn’t Satisfy Me.” Timothy C. Tennent writes: “Spreading Scriptural Holiness throughout the World, Part…
This Week in Arminianism
Arminian Perspectives quotes Anglican Bishop Richard Watson (1737-1816) on Jesus’ prayer at John 17 and its proper context. Andrew, from Beyond Calvinism, posts: “Clark H. Pinnock’s ‘From Augustine to Arminius: A Pilgrimage in Theology.’” Roy…
This Week in Arminianism
Mike Barlotta, of Dead Heroes Don’t Save, posts: “Grace for All: Elect in Christ, or Into Christ, That is the Question.” Craig Adams, of Commonplace Holiness, presents: “Reflections on the Song of Solomon.” William G.…
Jacob Arminius Refutes William Perkins on Perseverance
Whether or not one adheres to the theology of Jacob Arminius in toto, Arminius’ careful attention to context regarding scriptural interpretation cannot be overemphasized. For example, debating Roman Catholic apologist Adrian Smetius on the subject…
This Week in Arminianism
Dr. Joseph Dongell, co-author with Jerry Walls of Why I am Not a Calvinist, posts: “10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew about Arminianism.” Roy Ingle, of Arminian Today, presents: “Arminius on the Assurance of Salvation.”…
This Week in Arminianism
Craig Adams, of Commonplace Holiness, returns to blogging with: “Ryan Danker: What is Christian Perfection?” “How the Black Church Bucks the Trend of Decline,” “Staying Alive,” and “Church is Not an End in Itself.” Ben…
