Is the law, therefore, opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law. But Scripture has…
Arminianism
Some Informal Comments on Matthew Pinson’s Denial that Arminianism is Synergistic
by Brian Abasciano Here are some (now) edited and expanded comments I made in SEA’s private discussion group on Dr. J. Matthew Pinson’s article, “Are Arminians Necessarily Synergists?”, which argues that Arminianism is not really synergistic, but…
David Martinez, “Great Conversation Between Austin Fischer and James White”
Justin Brierley, host of the program Unbelievable, featured a conversation between Dr. James White and pastor Austin Fischer. Austin Fischer has written a new book, entitled Young, Restless, and No Longer Reformed, advocating for an Arminian theological worldview. …
Debate between Austin Fischer and Calvinist James White
Here is the audio from the debate between Austin Fischer, the author of Young, Restless and No Longer Reformed, and Calvinist apologist Dr. James White on Unbelievable Radio from February or March of 2014. For a review of the debate…
Are The Sovereignty of God and Free Will Incompatible?
“If God is all sovereign then free will is impossible. If people have free will then God is not sovereign” is what one Calvinist said to me once. I’ve heard this complaint a few times…
Roger Olson, “Is Arminianism ‘Reformed?'”
A minor controversy exists among Arminian scholars (and some non-Arminian Reformed scholars have chimed in) about whether classical Arminianism can legitimately lay claim to being part of the Reformed theological tradition. The question is this:…
J. Matthew Pinson, “Are Arminians Necessarily Synergists?”
[This post was taken from Dr. Pinson’s blog.] Recently I read a blog post by Roger Olson on how one does not have to agree with Arminius to be an Arminian. It can be found here.…
Salvation by Grace Through Faith, and Its Implications for Eternal Security
Salvation by Grace Through Faith, and Its Implications for Eternal Security by forlinianslip A judge of evangelical orthodoxy has been the Pauline maxim, “Salvation by grace through faith.” Arminians have consistently understood this as God’s…
Condemnation for Unbelief and the Atonement
From John 3:18 (ESV) Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. In this…
“My Response (Finally!) to John Piper’s “AskPastorJohn” Episode 238 (About Me)” by Dr. Roger Olson
Many people have asked me to listen to and respond to John Piper’s comments about me and about Arminianism on his episode 238 (of his podcast “AskPastorJohn”) entitled “Where’s the Arminian John Piper?” You can…
Practicing Freedom: A Lenten Reflection
this post was written by SEA member, Rev Matt O’Reilly Everyone needs to be set free. The idea that we come into the world with a will entirely at liberty to choose one path or…
Arminius on the Divinity of the Son of God
This post of Arminius’ writing is provided by SEA member, Roy Ingle X. The divinity of the person of the Son is evident, from the names which are attributed to him in the scriptures. (1.)…
Does God Lament?
Recently I watched this video by a Calvinist who clearly isn’t the sort to engage in intellectual discourse. In order to show the incomprehensibility of Arminianism, he performs a scene which he believes typifies God’s…
Why Does John Piper Misrepresent Evangelical Arminianism?
As I begin writing this I realize I’m not actually going to attempt to answer my question. I think the question would be better answered by John Piper himself. What I am going to contend…
Playing With Dolls (Reposted)
In honor of Valentine’s Day, here is an old article about God’s love for us. A question that I was recently considering was whether or not God could truly love us if we did not…
Excerpt from Austin Fischer’s Excellent Book Young, Restless, No Longer Reformed
Please click on the link to view an excerpt from Austin Fischer’s book,Young, Restless, No Longer Reformed.
Arminius on the use of the moral law
This information is provided by SEA member, Roy Ingle IV. The uses of the moral law are various, according to the different conditions of man. (1.) The primary use, and that which was of itself…
Do Arminians Believe In A Works Based Doctrine?
Calvinists often accuse Arminians of not believing that we are saved by grace because we believe man has the ability to choose between serving Him and serving one’s own sinful desires. Although it’s true that…
Roger Olson, “Does God Foreordain and Render Certain Sins? (And Why Some Questions Annoy Me)”
Does God Foreordain and Render Certain Sins? (And Why Some Questions Annoy Me) Not infrequently some Calvinist confronts me with a question that, in the way it is asked, implies two things: 1) I must…
Roger Olson, “Why I Don’t Respond to Every Critic or Debate Every Calvinist”
Over the past few years many, many people have asked me to respond to critics–most of them Calvinists. Many have also pressured me to enter into public debates with specific Calvinist theologians and radio personalities.…
