Foreknowledge

Susanna Wesley on Predestination

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The following is from a letter written by Susanna Wesley to her son John. This quotation has been taken from John Kirk, The Mother of the Wesleys: A Biography (London: Henry James Tresidder, 1864), 284-86. Explanatory…

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Roger Olson, “Beware of Stealth Calvinism!”

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Beware of Stealth Calvinism! Several times here I have expressed concern that some Calvinists are attempting to take over churches by stealth. I frequently hear from church members (mostly Baptists but occasionally also Pentecostals and…

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Middle Knowledge in Scripture

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Description of Middle Knowledge The twin foundations for middle knowledge are the beliefs that the bible teaches libertarian free will and the bible teaches God’s providence over all things.  Middle knowledge reconciles the two by…

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Arminius on Certainty vs. Necessity

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The following quote is from the Works of James Arminius, 1875 London Edition, Examination of Gomarus on Predestination. (Volume 3. p 547-549)  Arminius’ Examination of Gomarus is only in the 1875 edition and is therefore…

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James White on Romans 8:28-30

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In James White’s book, The Potter’s Freedom1, he argues for unconditional election based on Romans 8:28-30.  Here’s the passage:  Romans 8:28-30: And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God,…

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