Is there a hell? The concepts of heaven and hell are as intimately connected as those of good and evil. When we are free to do good, we are also free to do evil; when…
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Steve Sewell, “John 20:31 Disproves Limited Atonement”
All Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. John 20:30-31 30 Many other signs therefore did Jesus in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book:…
Steve Sewell, “The ‘Whosoever’ of John 3:16 Identified”
All Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. There is much debate between Arminians and Calvinists about the meaning of the words “whosoever” and “world” in the NT as it…
Video: David L. Allen, “The Extent of the Atonement and Preaching, Evangelism, and Missions”
Please click on the link to view David L. Allen, “The Extent of the Atonement and Preaching, Evangelism, and Missions”. This lecture was given at the Biblical Studies Symposium on October 1, 2013 at Liberty University.
Roger Olson, “Calvinism and Evangelism”
One of the misconceptions about Calvinism (here meaning belief in T.U.L.I.P. and the eternal decree deciding who will and who will not be saved) is that Calvinists cannot or will not do evangelism. Or, to…
Fred Sanders, “Salvation and the Mission of God”
In this 2 part article, Wesleyan-Arminian scholar Dr. Fred Sanders talks about what Scripture says regarding the order of salvation and the atonement (part 1) and evangelism and cooperation in ministry (part 2). Please click on the…
Heaven: A New Message from Billy Graham
You can watch the video here on our site or at this link to the video on YouTube.
What Is the Meaning of Christmas?
What is the meaning of Christmas, anyway? Watch Dr. Pasquarello explain.
Child Evangelism and Calvinism
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…
The Gospel’s Freedom – Colossians 1:13-14
The apostle’s prayer in verses 9-12 is followed by a statement about the Gospel’s effect on his readers’ lives. They have been: rescued from the power of darkness and transferred into the Kingdom of God’s…
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,…
Roger Olson, “Follow Up to My Post about the False Gospel of ‘Christian’ Moralism”
My immediately preceding post about how the “gospel” of Christian moralism has largely replaced the true gospel and where Calvinism and Arminianism agree provoked some questions and disagreements. Let me reiterate here my firm belief…
Roger Olson, “Where Calvinists and Arminians Agree: Everything Good Is Gift”
I swear this is the truth: If it weren’t for an avalanche of unfair attacks on and misrepresentations of Arminian theology by Calvinists during the 1990s I would never have set out on my crusade…
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…
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,…
14 Favorite Ways to Twist the Gospel – By Howard Snyder
1. Interpret the gospel primarily through Romans. Biblical writers, including Paul, tell us to study the whole of Scripture and interpret it through that wholeness. But the persistent tendency to see Romans as the key…
Steve Sewell, “The Gospel and the Kingdom”
Is the gospel message we preach a gospel of true substance? Is it entirely Biblical? Does the listener really understand the message? Does it result in genuine conversions? I believe that the gospel message that…
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…
