Dr. Dale V. Wayman, one of SEA’s Vice Presidents, joins SEA member Dan Chapa to discuss prevenient grace, which is the Holy Spirit’s supernatural work on the soul that goes before and enables our trusting…
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Roy Ingle, “Prevenient Grace Compared With Irresistible Grace”
Many Calvinists have made the mistake of stating that Arminianism teaches that human beings can will themselves to salvation. Some Calvinists have even taught that Arminians believe that Jesus died to secure salvation for all…
Ben Henshaw, “Q&A On Certain Passages Being Wrongly Interpreted by “Free Grace” Proponents”
Question: Hello there! Before I ask my question, I wanted to first state that I have read your work on Perseverance of the Saints/Eternal Security and have enjoyed it while also learning a lot. I would…
Video: Spotlight TV Interview with Mark K. Olson on His Book John Wesley’s Doctrine of Justification
From Mark Olson: In this informative interview Logan [Crawford] and I discuss my new book John Wesley’s Doctrine of Justification (Abingdon Press, 2023). We talk about Wesley’s life and several aspects of Wesley’s teachings on justification,…
Video: “Rev. James Caughey & The Canadian Revivals of 1841-42 & 1851-57”
From the video description: Methodist evangelist Rev. James Caughey saw 20,000 souls saved in just 6 years under his revival preaching in Britain. Before and after, he made stops in Canada, preaching hundreds of sermons…
Video: “A (Brief) Biblical Case for Arminianism, Part 3: Freed to Believe by God’s Grace
This video was published on YouTube July 24, 2024: https://youtu.be/wSdOGYZDPwU?si=cDrf2hRusnSrdWm_ From the video description: In 1610, the Remonstrants of Holland presented five Articles which came to define “Arminianism”. From Part 2, “UN-limited Atonement, the Solution…
How Would You Interpret John 6:44-45 from an Arminian Perspective?
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…
Video: “A (Brief) Biblical Case for Arminianism, Part 1: Total Depravity”
This video was published on YouTube June 29, 2024: https://youtu.be/tFt0KoTX_PU?si=6cBOl3xsSWf7MijZ From the video description: Arminianism is defined by the 5 Points of Remonstrance: F – Freed to believe (i.e. Prevenient Grace) A – Atonement for…
Richard Coords, “Perseverance”
Is it a “work” to continue believing in Christ? What do Calvinists believe? You were saved by the grace of God through faith. So, are you now kept saved through the rest of your life…
Roy Ingle, “Depravity and the Glory of God”
I have been reading in my devotions in the books of 1 and 2 Chronicles. I was struck by how often both David and his son Solomon often referred to their being chosen by God…
Video from SEA’s YouTube Channel: Does Arminianism Give Up Too Much to Calvinism?
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Richard Coords, “Perfection”
Is the Calvinist concept of God the greatest conceivable Being? William Lane Craig responded to a Muslim’s question and concluded that Islam’s conception of God was not the greatest conceivable Being and so, naturally, one…
Roy Ingle, “The Pre-Conversion, Enabling Grace of God: Arminius’ View”
Arminianism is a system of grace. Often Calvinist theologians term their theology as “the doctrines of grace” in comparison say, to Arminianism, which they deem as doctrines of works. But in reality Arminianism strongly believes in grace,…
Jonathan McLeod, “A Succinct Explanation of Arminianism from 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6”
1. Total Depravity/Inability: Unbelievers are unable to see and respond positively to the truth of the gospel (2 Cor 3:12-15; 4:3-4). A. Jews are veiled from seeing the truth (2 Cor 3:12-15). ”Since we have…
Mark K. Olson, “Luther & Wesley on Justification by Faith Alone”
Abstract: When John Wesley became an evangelical Christian in 1738, his new understanding of justification by faith alone was directly influenced by Martin Luther, passed down to him through the Moravians. This article explores the…
Can You Explain 2 Timothy 2:25-26 from an Arminian Perspective Since Calvinists Appeal to It for Support?
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…
Matt O’Reilly, “Why Crazy Love is Almost Wesleyan (but not quite) #FrancisChan”
It’s been more than ten years since I first read Francis Chan’s Crazy Love, and there was much then that I appreciated about it. I’ve been reading it again and still find much to commend,…
Adam Roe, “The Crucial Thread of Prevenient Grace: A Wesleyan Perspective on Divine Drawing”
Please click on the link to view Adam Roe, “The Crucial Thread of Prevenient Grace: A Wesleyan Perspective on Divine Drawing,” Firebrand (April 9, 2024) https://firebrandmag.com/articles/the-crucial-thread-of-prevenient-grace.
How Do You Understand the Radical Diversity of Beliefs from Some Well Intentioned People Who Want to Believe but Can’t Bring Themselves to Commit to Belief?
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…
Richard Coords, “Merit”
Do non-Calvinists believe that they have a hand in their own salvation? Calvinists sure think so. Is believing in Jesus something smart, wise and good? Calvinists believe that since it is, and since fallen is…
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