When I began reconsidering Calvinism in 2016, by far the hardest doctrine to let go of for me was Perseverance and Preservation of the saints or Unconditional Eternal Security of the Believer. I know Baptist…
Perseverance
Roy Ingle, “If Anyone Does Not Abide In Me He Is Thrown Away”
“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not…
Mark K. Olson: Famous Sermons of John Wesley 8: The Great Privilege of Those Born of God
It is estimated that John Wesley traveled around 250,000 miles and preached over 40,000 sermons in a span of 66 years. This series by Mark K. Olson, taken from his website Wesleyscholar.com, includes summaries and links…
Roy Ingle, “Eternal Security: For Those Whom I Address”
For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this condemnation, ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into sensuality and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.…
Roy Ingle, “Preach Perseverance”
One criticism of the Arminian view of the security of the believer is that it lacks the assurance of one’s salvation if in fact, or so it is stated, we teach people that apostasy is…
I Desire Christ and Worshipping and Serving Him, But Did I Commit the Unpardonable Sin?
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…
Roy Ingle, “Set Free From Sin Or To Sin?”
Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin.” – John 8:34 When then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but under…
Mark K. Olson: Famous Sermons of John Wesley 5: The Spirit of Bondage and of Adoption
It is estimated that John Wesley traveled around 250,000 miles and preached over 40,000 sermons in a span of 66 years. This series by Mark K. Olson, taken from his website Wesleyscholar.com, includes summaries and links…
Roy Ingle, “Keeps On Keeping”
“Truly, truly, I say to you, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death.” – John 8:51 I suppose one of the greatest threats to Christianity comes not from atheists or from other…
Wayne Jackson, “Can a Christian Walk Away from God?”
Many believe that a Christian can never be lost. But what does the Bible say? Please click on the link to view Wayne Jackson, “Can a Christian Walk Away from God?” published in Christian Courier.
Video: GotDAISY? A Response to GotQuestions’ Treatment of Arminianism
In the video below, SEA members Dan Chapa, Chris Bastedo, and Martin Glynn (one of SEA’s Vice Presidents) respond to the GotQuestions staff’s discussion of Arminianism. Using the acronym DAISY, GotQuestions summarized the 5 points…
How Can A True Christian Fall Away, and Might He Not Be Able to Come Back?
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 are some edited…
Wayne Jackson, “Take Heed Lest You Fall”
Does the Bible teach that a Christian cannot ever fall away from grace? Please click on the link to view Wayne Jackson, “Take Heed Lest You Fall,” published in Christian Courier.
Video: “Secure in Christ: A (Brief) Biblical Case for Arminianism, Part 5”
This video was published on YouTube September 14, 2024: https://youtu.be/MvgboHyfjlw?si=MyYQJbmiwVxGVmGP From the video description: In 1610, the Remonstrants of Holland presented five Articles which came to define “Arminianism”. From Part 4 “Election is Conditional &…
Ben Henshaw, “Q&A: Is Paul Talking About Being Disqualified From Salvation in1 Corinthians 9:24-27, or Something Else?”
Question: Hi, I’m not sure if you’ve already done a post on this passage but I was wondering if I could get your opinion on whether or not you reckon 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 , Paul is…
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…
How Do You Explain 2 Timothy 2:10 in Relation to Election?
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…
John Wesley, “Serious Thoughts Upon the Perseverance of the Saints”
Please click the link to view John Wesley, “Serious Thoughts Upon the Perseverance of the Saints.” Please be aware that this work was written in an older English style in which the letter “s” often looks…
John Wesley Quote on the Possibility of Losing Salvation
Calvinists, who deny that salvation can ever be lost, reason on the subject in a marvelous way. They tell us, that no virgin’s lamp can go out; no promising harvest be choked with thorns; no…
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…
