This post taken from SBC Today addresses the need to help children of Calvinists who are confused about The Gospel. For example, it shares: “A tween who had renounced her former profession of faith was…
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Justin Taylor, “A 20th Century Classic: ‘The Master Plan of Evangelism'”
Please click on the link to view Justin Taylor, “A 20th Century Classic: ‘The Master Plan of Evangelism’”. This is a postive book review. In addition to drawing attention to an important work by an Arminian…
Limited Atonement and the Divine Command to Believe Falsehood
When Christians who aren’t from a Calvinist tradition hear about limited atonement, something usually seems entirely wrong about the idea. Indeed, in the face of having no clear biblical data to support such an idea,…
David L. Allen, “Review of John Piper’s Chapter in *From Heaven He Came & Sought Her* – Part 2”
Please click on the link to view David L. Allen, “Review of John Piper’s Chapter in From Heaven He Came & Sought Her, Part 2.” This is part 25 of Allen’s multi-part review of From Heaven He Came…
David L. Allen, “Review of John Piper’s Chapter in *From Heaven He Came & Sought Her,* Part 1”
Please click on the link to view David L. Allen, “Review of John Piper’s Chapter in From Heaven He Came & Sought Her, Part 1.” This is part 24 of Allen’s multi-part review of From Heaven He Came…
David L. Allen, “Review of Daniel Strange’s Chapter on Those Who Never Hear the Gospel in *From Heaven He Came and Sought Her*”
Please click on the link to view David L. Allen, “Review of Daniel Strange’s Chapter on Those Who Never Hear the Gospel in From Heaven He Came and Sought Her.“ This is part 22 of Allen’s multi-part…
Charles Gutenson, “John Wesley’s Order of Salvation: Seven Minute Seminary”
From the video’s YouTube page: “Dr. Charles Gutenson here outlines John Wesley’s order of salvation—that work of God which begins with prevenient grace and ends with glorifying grace.” A brief bio from Seedbed on Dr.…
Jerry Walls, “Divine Predestination and Human Freedom”
Like divine sovereignty as we previously discussed here, predestination is not a Calvinist doctrine, it is a biblical doctrine. And indeed, as a theologian steeped in Scripture, Wesley not only affirmed the doctrine, he affirmed a…
John Sanders, “Those Who Have Never Heard: A Survey of the Major Positions”
Please click on the link to view John Sanders, “Those Who Have Never Heard: A Survey of the Major Positions,” in Salvation in Christ: Comparative Christian Views, ed. Roger R. Keller and Robert L. Millet (Provo,…
David Martinez, “Old Debate, New Day: Calvinism” (Review of the Fischer/Zahnd vs. Montgomery/Jones Debate)
By David Martinez On the night of Wednesday, August 27, 2014, Arminians squared off against Calvinists at Missio Dei Church in Chicago for a theological debate. The participants were: Brian Zahnd and Austin Fischer (Arminians)…
Rick Patrick, “Same Gospel, Different Offer”
Please click on the link to view Rick Patrick, “Same Gospel, Different Offer”.
Roger Olson, “My Response to Al Mohler’s Defense of Limited Atonement”
[Please note: SEA does not necessarily agree with Dr. Olson’s position that he would not preach the gospel side by side with someone who believes in Limited Atonement. Moreover, there are other, perhaps better responses…
Ronnie Rogers, “Do the ‘Doctrines of Grace’ Affect Evangelism”
Please click on the link to view Ronnie Rogers, “‘Do the ‘Doctrines of Grace’ Affect Evangelism?“. A key point made by the article: “The fact is, the doctrine of regeneration preceding faith dictates that the gospel—good…
Dave Treat, “4 Ways Prevenient Grace Relates to the Missio Dei”
The Church periodically re-discovers dormant truths. Not the elaborate constructions of creative theologians, but the simple, profound keys that unlock difficult passages or concepts. The moment of discovery is usually marked by an exclamation (“Duh!”)…
Dr. Adam Harwood on Why the Gospel is for Everyone
In this video Dr. Adam Harwood talks about how the gospel is a message for every person because: 1. God loves every person 2. Christ died for every person 3. God wants to save every…
Daily Scripture Commentary: Gentle and Riding on a Donkey
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey…
An Arminian and a Calvinist Share the Gospel Together
Even though this video does not consider Arminian/Calvinist issues specifically, we include it here because the gospel is fundamental to our identity as evangelicals and to highlight how Arminians and Calvinists have the same basic…
Steve Sewell, “Come to Me All….(Matthew 11:28-29)”
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you…
The Universal Call of the Gospel Requires Universal Provision/Unlimited Atonement
The following incisive comments (slightly edited for posting here) were originally made by one of our members in our private discussion group: How can we preach the gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15) if Christ…
The Awakening of God to Our Sins
The Awakening of God to Our Sins written by SEA member, Roy Ingle Salvation is of the Lord. We affirm that but let us consider that truth played out in our lives. When I was…
