John Wesley’s Doctrine of Justification The doctrine of justification is probably the most complex aspect of Wesley’s theology. The primary reason is that Wesley was raised and educated as a high church Anglican and in…
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Does the Point Made by John Piper That Regeneration and Faith Are Simultaneous Support the Calvinist View of How Faith and Regeneration Relate?
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…
William Burt Pope’s Discussion of the History of Controversy Over Calling and Election
Please click on the link to view William Burt Pope’s Discussion of the History of Controversy Over Vocation/Calling and Election from pp. 348-357 of the second volume of his 3-volume systematic theology, A Compendium of Christian…
Video: William Lane Craig, “Doctrine of Man Part 28: Freedom of the Will and Romans 10”
The video below can also be accessed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/zntQbMLnubQ.
“Calvinism Seems to Be Falling Apart at the Seams”: A Wavering Calvinist Discovers Illogical Comments in Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology
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. This excerpt from that…
Brian Abasciano, Sermon on John 6:35-47 — “Jesus the Bread of Life Part 2”
The below video can also be accessed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/lNipkvikmFI?t=976. The link goes to the timestamp in the video when the sermon starts. The video itself contains more than just the sermon; it is…
When/How Does Regeneration Occur and in What Order Compared to Other Things Like Faith and Repentance, and Where Does Free Will Fit In?
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…
Roy Ingle, “The Issue of Regeneration”
I have visited quite a number of churches in my time as a disciple of Jesus. Many have wanted to know where I lived or where I worked or how old I was or where…
Richard Coords, “Works”
The Bible teaches that we are saved—not based upon our performance under the Law—but instead by turning to Christ and placing our hope and trust in Him. Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace you have been…
Steve Lemke on How Jesus’ Encounter with the Rich Young Ruler Implies Grace Is Resistible
“What is generalized in Jesus’s lament over Jerusalem is personalized in the incident with the rich young ruler (Luke 18:18–23). The ruler asked, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” (v. 18 HCSB). If…
Roy Ingle, “The Oft Error Made by Calvinists”
I make no secret about it that I enjoy Charles Spurgeon. I enjoy reading Spurgeon’s sermons and I enjoy studying this great saint’s life. I even named my second child after him, Haddon Spurgeon Ingle…
Can My Free Choices and Actions Affect Whether a Sinner Gets Saved or Perishes?
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…
Ben Henshaw, “How Calvinism Undermines Biblical Salvation Assurance”
Here are links to a few posts that illustrate this serious problem of assurance for Calvinist Theology: Perseverance of the Saints Part 13: Salvation Assurance An Important Admission on Salvation Assurance From Prominent Calvinist C.…
Mark K. Olson: Famous Sermons of John Wesley 13: Justification by Faith
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…
Richard Coords, “Sinner’s Prayer”
[Editor’s Note: Not all Calvinists oppose the concept and practice of a sinner’s prayer, and the article eventually acknowledges that though it can often sound like it is talking about Calvinists generally. It is also…
Richard Coords, “Sheep”
The Calvinist perspective is that God chooses His own sheep, selected from eternity past as a special class of humanity, meaning that everyone who will ever believe in Christ has already been fixed and decided…
Nicholas S. Noyola, “Faith Without Applause: Navigating the Praiseworthiness Puzzle”
Please click on the link to view Nicholas S. Noyola, “Faith Without Applause: Navigating the Praiseworthiness Puzzle,” Síntesis. Revista de Filosofía; VII(2) (agosto-diciembre 2024), 84-96. Author’s abstract: This paper addresses the praiseworthiness dilemma posed by…
Mark K. Olson: Famous Sermons of John Wesley 11: The Righteousness of Faith
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…
Mark K. Olson: Famous Sermons of John Wesley 10: The Circumcision of the Heart
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…
“Do You Call Salvation a Miracle?”
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…
