Out of all the arguments for Calvinism, this is the one that I probably hear the most. It comes in a variety of forms but usually imagines two people under the influence of prevenient grace,…
Election
Richard Coords, “Judas”
[This post has been excerpted with permission from Richard Coords, Calvinism Answered Verse by Verse and Subject by Subject, © 2020.] Is Judas proof that God predestines some people to Hell? The Scriptures foretold plenty about…
Brian Abasciano, “How Do Predestination and Free Will Go Together? A Simple, Succinct Answer”
There is certainly a place for extensive, detailed answers to questions about profound, complex matters. But there is also a place for brief, simple answers to such questions. Here is an attempt to simply and…
Jason A. Staples, “Vessels of Wrath and God’s Pathos: Potter/Clay Imagery in Rom 9:20–23”
Please click on the link to view Jason A. Staples, “Vessels of Wrath and God’s Pathos: Potter/Clay Imagery in Rom 9:20–23,” Harvard Theological Review, Volume 115, Issue 2, April 2022, pp. 197-218. Author’s abstract: Starting…
B. J. Oropeza, “Paul and Lukan Predestination? Rereading Acts 13:48 Through the Lens of Isaiah”
Please click on the link to view B. J. Oropeza, “Paul and Lukan Predestination? Rereading Acts 13:48 through the Lens of Isaiah.” Author’s abstract: This is a study on the controversial passage of Acts 13:48,…
B. J. Oropeza, “Predestination in Acts 13:48? “’Those Who Were Appointed to Eternal Life Believed'”
Please click on the link to view B. J. Oropeza, “Predestination in Acts 13:48? “’Those Who Were Appointed to Eternal Life Believed’”
Brian Abasciano’s New Book on Romans 9:19-24 Is Out, and We Have a Flyer with a 35% Discount
Brian Abasciano’s new book is out — Paul’s Use of the Old Testament in Romans 9:19-24: An Intertextual and Theological Exegesis, JSNTSup/LNTS, 429; London: T&T Clark, 2022. It is out this month in electronic format…
Video Interview with Dr. Brian Abasciano: “Paul’s Use of the OT in Romans 9”
In this video, Dr. Dr. Brian Abasciano discusses Romans 9, specifically, how Paul used the Old Testament to build his case in Romans 9: 00:00- Introduction 02:36- Background to the book 12:29- Genesis 25:23…
Seth Miller, “The Foundation of Election: An Overview of Classical Arminianism”
This link is to a paper giving an overview of the Arminian view of election, and comparing it to the Calvinist view. It is an excellent summary and worthy primer to any interested in the…
Does John 6:37 Support Calvinism?
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…
Coords, Richard, “Election”
Theological “election” deals with God’s choices. For instance, the Bible refers to an election of: Christ (Isaiah 42:1; Luke 9:35; 1st Peter 2:6) National Israel (Deuteronomy 7:6; Isaiah 45:4) Jerusalem (1st Kings 11:13) Disciples (John…
Richard Coords, “Elect”
Who are the “elect”? That is a frequently asked theological question. The answer is that it is a biblical term for those chosen by God for various reasons. Sometimes it is for service (1st Peter…
James Leonard, “Election in 1 Thessalonians: Assurance for Persecuted Believers”
Praise the Lord for his election! (1 Thes 1:4) Paul’s preaching ministry in Thessalonica was cut short due to intense persecution. Indeed, when Paul fled Thessalonica, the new believers became the object of persecution. As…
Thomas A. Noble, “Grace and Election in the Theology of John Wesley and T.F. Torrance”
Please click on the link to read Thomas A. Noble, “Grace and Election in the Theology of John Wesley and T.F. Torrance”, available in PDF online from Participatio: Journal of the T. F. Torrance Theological…
Exegetical Arminian Commentaries on the Whole Bible Online in 48 Languages by Dr. Bob Utley
Dr, Bob Utley provides free exegetical Arminian commentaries on the whole Bible online in 48 Languages at Free Bible Commentary and Bible Lessons International. Please be aware that Dr. Utley sometimes portrays himself as taking…
Arminianism
[Editor’s note: This is an excerpt of a book by a Traditionalist/Provisionist author and an Arminian (see the reference at the end of the article). SEA publishes a variety of perspectives and sometimes non-Arminians when…
Leighton C. Flowers with Richard Coords, “Arbitrary”
Calvinistic scholars often insist that God is not arbitrary (“without reason”) in His judgments (or His selection of those who will or will not be saved), but insist God has secret reasons that are simply…
Roy Ingle, “What Must I Do To Be Arminian?”
Breaking free from any views we hold is often very difficult for us. Few Democrats ever become Republicans without years of thought. Few Baptists ever become Presbyterians without something or someone influencing them in such…
How Come John 10:26 Says, “You Don’t Believe Because You Are Not My Sheep,” Instead of, “You Are Not My Sheep Because You Do Not Believe?”
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…
Robert Picirilli, “Can Arminians Be Molinists? (Part 2)”
[Please Note that SEA does not take an official stance on Molinism. Members can hold to Molinism or reject it. We do have some members who hold to Molinism and many who do not. Our…
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