The difference between Arminianism and Calvinism on the atonement is traditionally summed up by calling the Arminian position Unlimited Atonement and the Calvinist position Limited Atonement. That is because at base, the Arminian position holds…
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David L. Hatton, “Saving God from Philosophical Determinism”
In Bible College, I took a philosophy course where a heated discussion erupted about the conflict between a Calvinistic view of predestination and the philosophical position of free will. I believe my professor, a Calvinist,…
Michael Brown, “Is it Possible for a Person’s Name to be Erased from the Book of Life?”
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Roger Olson, “Calvinism is Impossible”
Calvinism Is Impossible Obviously by “impossible” I don’t mean it doesn’t exist. Here I am using the word “impossible” in a very unusual sense, but one I borrow from Calvinist theologian Charles Hodge (1797-1878).…
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Common Grace and Prevenient Grace: What’s the Difference?
Many people think “common grace” and “prevenient grace” are two ways of talking about the same idea. In this video, SEA member Matt O’Reilly explains the crucial difference between the two and why the Arminian…
Abner F. Hernandez, “The Doctrine of Prevenient Grace in the Theology of Jacobus Arminius”
Please click on the link to view Abner F. Hernandez, “The Doctrine of Prevenient Grace in the Theology of Jacobus Arminius” (2017). Dissertations. 1670. Available online in PDF from Digital Commons at Andrews University: https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/dissertations/1670 From…
Debate Between Dr. Jordan Cooper and Chris Date: Is Limited Atonement Biblical?
Please note: The scholar arguing for unlimited atonement is not an Arminian; he is Lutheran. We have included this debate on our site for the benefit of his argumentation against limited atonement and for unlimited…
David L. Allen, “Does Regeneration Precede Faith?”
Journal for Baptist Theology and Ministry 11.2 (Fall 2014) pp. 34-52 Please click here to read the article
David L. Allen, “RESPONSE TO JEFFREY JOHNSON’S BOOK REVIEW OF MY BOOK “THE EXTENT OF THE ATONEMENT””
Response to Jeffrey Johnson’s Review of David Allen, The Extent of the Atonement: A Historical and Critical Review (Nashville: B&H Academic, 2016) David L. Allen Dean, School of Preaching Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Let…
Paradise Deserted: Can a True Christian Renounce Their Faith? (Apostasy, Part 1)
What is “REO?” The reader may want to know. Perhaps Gowdy should not abbreviate? I do not know what REO is. “(God) wills that they, who believe and persevere in faith, shall be saved,…
God’s Sovereignty: Three Common Mistakes
The following is a conversation that recently took place in my daughter’s middle school church group. The conversation does a good job highlighting three mistakes that we often make when we talk about the sovereignty…
Brian Shelton, “The Biblical Case for Prevenient Grace”
The Bible teaches that all people are called to repent and believe the gospel (Mark 1:1; Acts 16:30-31), while also acknowledging that we are dead in sin and cannot come to God of our own…
Steve Witzki, “Calvinism and John 6: An Exegetical Response, Part Two”
Calvinism and John Six: An Exegetical Response Part Two Steve Witzki So if John 6 does not teach unconditional election nor irresistible grace, doesn’t it still teach unconditional eternal security? Schreiner and Caneday think so…
Steven Witzki, “Calvinism and John 6: An Exegetical Response, Part One”
Calvinism and John Six: An Exegetical Response Part One Steve Witzki Calvinist’s believe that one of their strongest arguments for unconditional election, irresistible grace, and unconditional security is found in the Gospel of John…
Paul V. Harrison, “A Free Will Baptist Catechism”
A Free Will Baptist Catechism By Paul V. Harrison The most common word translated “teach” in the New Testament is the Greek term didasko, from which we derive the word didactic. Another Greek word rendered…
Work Out Your Salvation: A Proper Illustration
Let’s look at a specific example: Philippians 2:12-13 “Work out your own salvation…for God is at work in you….” Some (e.g., D. M. Baillie) have labeled this the “paradox of grace.” I have used that…
Better Together Podcast: Episode 1 – Dr. Robert Picirilli – Freewill Baptist Theology
Dr. Robert Picirilli joins the Better Together Podcast to discuss Free Will Baptist theology. Dr. Picirilli has written two books specifically dealing with Free Will Baptist theology and distinctives. Please click here for the…
The Meaning of Christmas: Seven-Minute Seminary
Dr MIchael Pasquarello III of Seedbed, tells us about the meaning of Christmas. Merry Christmas. Well see you in Thursday:
Friday Files, 6 December 2019
Happy St. Nicholas’s Day! (Yes, he’s a real person; yes he has a feast day; yes it’s this early in the month.) In the spirit of gift-giving, here’s the Friday Files, our bags of SEA…
