J.I. Packer, in his book Evangelism & The Sovereignty of God, seeks to build a case that true Reformed theology doesn’t lead away from evangelism but actually helps it. Packer is building his case in light…
Atonement
Video: Lucas Curcio and the Governmental Theory of the Atonement
In this episode of SEA’s YouTube channel, SEA member Dan Chapa and Calvinist TurretinFan consider some remarks by SEA member Lucas Curcio on the Governmental Theory of the Atonement in preparation for an upcoming debate…
Dr. David Allen’s Official Public Response on Why He Won’t Debate James White on Limited Atonement
Please click on the link to view Dr. David Allen’s Official Public Response on why He Won’t Debate James White on Limited Atonement. It echoes comments SEA President Brian Abasciano has made in written interaction…
Arminian/Calvinist Challenge: Describe God’s Love for All
Both Calvinists and Arminians need to describe God’s love in a way that does justice to the amazing and imponderable way that is presented in the Bible. Arminians will have the easier route: God’s love…
Bruce R. Reichenbach, “Soteriology in the Gospel of John”
Please click on the attachment to view Bruce R. Reichenbach, “Soteriology in the Gospel of John,” Themelios 46.3 (2021) 574-91. Abstract: Salvation plays a central role in the Gospel of John, although the author never…
William Burt Pope on the Spirit’s Application of the Atonement
The Spirit’s Application of the Atonement This Unity is further seen in the fact that the Holy Ghost administered every blessing as the special application of the Atonement. 1. As to Himself in His relation…
Wayne Hancock, “Salvation and Judgment in the Gospel According to John: An Exegetical Analysis of John 3:14-21”
Please click on the link to view Wayne Hancock, “Salvation and Judgment in the Gospel According to John: An Exegetical Analysis of John 3:14-21”. The paper argues that John 3:14-21 provides a summary of John’s…
Mark K. Olson, “Penal Substitution in John Wesley’s Atonement Theology”
[To view the footnotes on this page, scroll down to the bottom of the page. Clicking on the hyperlinked footnotes will take you off site to the notes in the original article location.] Introduction In…
Robert Kaylor, “Hail to the King: A Sermon for Good Friday”
Please click on the link to view Robert Kaylor, “Hail to the King: A Sermon for Good Friday.”
Richard Coords, “World Arguments”
One of the most difficult theological challenges for Calvinists is in having to answer the “all men” and “world” arguments frequently raised by non-Calvinists. The term “world” implies a meaning of everyone indiscriminately, as an…
Video: Debate Review – Dr. Joshua Farris & Dan Chapa (Unlimited Atonement) vs Dr. James White & Jeremiah Nortier (Limited Atonement)
In this episode, Dan Chapa and TurretinFan are joined by the Twitchy Theologian as they review the debate “For Whom Did Christ Die?” between Joshua Farris and Dan Chapa for unlimited atonement vs James White…
Mark K. Olson: Famous Sermons of John Wesley 9: The Scripture Way of Salvation
It is estimated that John Wesley traveled around 250,000 miles and preached over 40,000 sermons in a span of 66 years. This series by Mark K. Olson, taken from his website Wesleyscholar.com, includes summaries and links…
How Do You Deal with Calvinist Arguments for Limited Atonement Based on Texts Like Colossians 2:14, Double Jeopardy, and a Commercial View of the Atonement?
On his website, Arminian Perspectives, Ben Henshaw has a questions page at which he answers questions about Arminianism and Calvinism that visitors to his site pose in the comment section of the page. Here is a question…
How Do You Deal with the Limited Atonement Argument that If Jesus Paid the Penalty for All, Then People Sent to Hell Would Be Paying the Penalty a Second Time?
On his website, Arminian Perspectives, Ben Henshaw has a questions page at which he answers questions about Arminianism and Calvinism that visitors to his site pose in the comment section of the page. Here is a question…
Richard Coords, “Propitiation”
Christ’s propitiation deals with the blood covenant and atonement of Calvary, in terms that God has accepted what Jesus did at Calvary to effectively atone for the sins of all mankind. It is addressed at…
How Can It Be Said That God’s Desires Cannot Be Bought and That He Does Not Compel Us to Join Him When Scripture Says He Bought Us and Draws Us?
On his website, Arminian Perspectives, Ben Henshaw has a questions page at which he answers questions about Arminianism and Calvinism that visitors to his site pose in the comment section of the page. Here is a question…
Wayne Jackson, “1 Peter 1:1-2 – Foreknowledge”
When 1 Peter 1:1, 2 is seen in concert with related biblical material, the doctrine of election is removed from the confusing fog of sectarian dogma. Please click on the link to view Wayne Jackson,…
Roy Ingle, “Was Calvin More Biblical Than Calvinists?”
I found this piece over at Kingdom People written by Tervin Wax. The piece speaks of the various conflicting statements that John Calvin made in his writings about the atonement. The author points out that,…
Does Election in Christ and Corporate Election Mean That Election and Salvation and Atonement Are Not Personal?
On his website, Arminian Perspectives, Ben Henshaw has a questions page at which he answers questions about Arminianism and Calvinism that visitors to his site pose in the comment section of the page. Here are some questions…
Video: GotDAISY? A Response to GotQuestions’ Treatment of Arminianism
In the video below, SEA members Dan Chapa, Chris Bastedo, and Martin Glynn (one of SEA’s Vice Presidents) respond to the GotQuestions staff’s discussion of Arminianism. Using the acronym DAISY, GotQuestions summarized the 5 points…
