The purpose of the post is to so demonstrate that Arminius taught that God had middle knowledge. Recently several authors, who are otherwise adherents to Arminian theology, have made claims that Arminius did not in…
Free Will
The Arminian Theology of C.S. Lewis
C.S. Lewis is one of the most widely read Christian writers of the last 100 years. Although he doesn’t seem to have ever directly referenced Arminius or Wesley in his writings, his theology is nonetheless…
John Mark Hicks, “Classic Arminianism and Open Theism: A Substantial Difference in Their Theologies of Providence”
A version of this article has appeared in Trinity Journal 33 (2012) 3-18. Please click on the link to view John Mark Hicks, “Classic Arminianism and Open Theism: A Substantial Difference in Their Theologies of Providence”.
4 Questions 4 Calvinists
1. If Calvinism were true, what is the point of the Final Judgment for the unbeliever? It would be like me walking into a courtroom and the judge telling me that I get a life…
The Problem of Natural Evil
The Problem of Natural Evil
Though not a member of SEA, Ryan Ragozine the author of this post, presents some good thoughts:
Dallas Willard, “God and the Problem of Evil”
Taken from: http://www.dwillard.org/articles/artview.asp?artID=30 There are very few people who do not ask “Why?” when confronted with the terrible things that have happened in history and continue to happen day by day. This is because we…
Paul A. Himes, “FIRST CORINTHIANS 10:13: A REJOINDER TO STEVEN COWAN”
Please click on the link to view Paul A. Himes, “FIRST CORINTHIANS 10:13: A REJOINDER TO STEVEN COWAN” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 55.4 (2012) 801–806. This article provides a compelling refutation of criticisms against…
H. Orton Wiley on the Universal Scope of the Atonement
H. Orton Wiley on the Universal Scope of the Atonement
provided by SEA member Roy Ingle
The following is taken from Dr. H. Orton Wiley’s book Introduction to Christian Theology (pp. 234-235):
The atonement is universal. This does not mean that all mankind will be unconditionally saved, but that the sacrifice offering of Christ so far satisfied the claims of the divine law as to make salvation a possibility for all. Redemption is therefore universal or general in the provisional sense, but special or conditional in its application to the individual.
Roger Olson, “A Non-Calvinist, Relational View of God’s Sovereignty”
I gave this talk at this week’s Missio Alliance gathering in Alexandria, Virginia. For those who are watching me carefully (from the Arminian camp) I must say I make no claim for this being “the” Arminian view. It is simply my view and I’m an Arminian.
“A Relational View of God’s Sovereignty” by Roger E. Olson
Eminent Mathematician John H. Conway on Why Determinism Should Not Be Embraced
John H. Conway, eminent mathematician and co-discoverer of the Free Will Theorem, concluded his Princeton lecture series (in 2009) with this assertion about determinism and free will, recorded in this 44 second video.
Calvinist Quotes on God Determining All Evil
Click on the link: Calvinist Quotes on God Determining All Evil Note: The author speaks very strongly against Calvinism in some of his commentary on the quotes. Please remember that the views expressed in individual posts are…
Tom McCall and Keith D. Stanglin
“S. M. BAUGH AND THE MEANING OF FOREKNOWLEDGE: ANOTHER LOOK”
Click on the attachment to view Tom McCall and Keith D. Stanglin, “S. M. BAUGH AND THE MEANING OF FOREKNOWLEDGE: ANOTHER LOOK”, Trinity Journal 26 NS (2005) 19-31.This article has been posted with the permission of…
A Day With Arminius Session 4: Sin and Salvation
This is the fourth video in a fantastic series of lectures by Dr. Keith Stanglin and Dr. Thomas McCall on who Jacob Arminius was, and what he believed. McCall and Stranglin wrote the book Jacob…
A Day With Arminius
Session 3: Providence and Predestination
This is the third video in a fantastic series of lectures by Dr. Keith Stanglin and Dr. Thomas McCall on who Jacob Arminius was, and what he believed. McCall and Stranglin wrote the book Jacob…
Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? – The Bible Answer Man responds
Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? This is perhaps the most common question Christian celebrities are asked to answer on shows such as Larry King Live. At first blush, it…
Prevenient Grace and Semi-Pelagianism
This post is a response to Scott Christensen’s article “Prevenient Grace and Semi-Pelagianism”. (link) One of the main aspects of Mr. Christensen’s article is calling Arminians Semi-Pelagian. Pelagius was a heretic condemned by the early…
Roger Olson, “The Bonds of Freedom”
Roger Olson, “The Bonds of Freedom” Christianity Today (October 2012), 35-38, may be accessed here: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/channel/utilities/print.html?type=article&id=98622.
Paige Patterson, “WHOSOEVER WILL: Total Depravity”
Please click on the link to view: Paige Patterson, “WHOSOEVER WILL: Total Depravity”
Evil: Sometimes the Human Explanation is Better than the Divine Explanation
Evil: Sometimes the Human Explanation is Better than the Divine Explanation written by Ryan Ragozine “Everything happens for a reason.” How many times have you heard this short, pithy saying echoed in response to tragedy?…
Dr. Michael Brown vs. Pastor Bruce Bennett on Who Makes The Final Choice in Salvation…God or Man?
Here is the debate between Arminian and SEA member Dr. Michael L. Brown with Calvinist Pastor Bruce Bennett at Grace Reformed Baptist Church in Merrick, Long Island, on May 11, 2013. Note: The video contains the whole debate,…
Recent Posts
Video: David Pallmann, “In Defense of God’s Goodness: An Arminian Challenges the Calvinist Interpretation of Romans 9”
William Burt Pope, “Attributes of the Absolute Essence of God Part 5: Observations”
Does Matthew 7:24-27 Support Once Saved Always Saved?
Richard Coords, “1 Kings 21:29”
