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 from…
Salvation
Mark K. Olson, “John Wesley on Assurance of Salvation”
John Wesley on Assurance of Salvation Assurance of salvation is a vital topic for anyone who desires to be with Christ in eternity. A young man once asked Jesus, “What good thing must I do…
William Burt Pope on Faith
Please click on the link to view William Burt Pope on Faith from pp. 376-83 of the second volume of his 3-volume systematic theology, A Compendium of Christian Theology. The full 3 volume systematic theology can…
David deSilva, “Is Salvation Possible Without the Spirit? (Global Methodist Church Catechism)”
Seedbed has been posting excerpts, once a week, from Christian Faith and Doctrine: An Annotated Catechism for the Global Methodist Church. The April 18 excerpt continued the topic of the Holy Spirit’s necessary role in salvation with…
William Burt Pope on Conversion
Please click on the link to view William Burt Pope on Conversion from pp. 367-71 of the second volume of his 3-volume systematic theology, A Compendium of Christian Theology. The full 3 volume systematic theology…
William Burt Pope, “The Preliminaries or Conditions of the State of Salvation”
This brief section (pp. 358-59) of the second volume of William Burt Pope’s 3-volume systematic theology, A Compendium of Christian Theology, is part of his treatment of the doctrine of salvation in that volume and…
William Burt Pope’s Discussion of the History of Controversy Over Calling and Election
Please click on the link to view William Burt Pope’s Discussion of the History of Controversy Over Vocation/Calling and Election from pp. 348-357 of the second volume of his 3-volume systematic theology, A Compendium of Christian…
Richard Coords, “World Arguments”
One of the most difficult theological challenges for Calvinists is in having to answer the “all men” and “world” arguments frequently raised by non-Calvinists. The term “world” implies a meaning of everyone indiscriminately, as an…
William Burt Pope’s Treatment of the Gospel Vocation/Call
Please click on the link to view William Burt Pope’s Treatment of the Gospel Vocation/Call from pp. 335-347 of the second volume of his 3-volume systematic theology, A Compendium of Christian Theology. The full 3 volume…
When/How Does Regeneration Occur and in What Order Compared to Other Things Like Faith and Repentance, and Where Does Free Will Fit In?
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, “The Issue of Regeneration”
I have visited quite a number of churches in my time as a disciple of Jesus. Many have wanted to know where I lived or where I worked or how old I was or where…
Video: William Lane Craig, “What Does Romans 9 Actually Teach?”
The video below may also be accessed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/GOA1p3NaJ1c.
William Burt Pope’s Introduction to the Doctrine of Salvation and His Treatment of the Role of the Holy Spirit in It
Please click on the link to view William Burt Pope’s Introduction to the Doctrine of Salvation and His Treatment of the Role of the Holy Spirit in It. This is pp. 319-334 of the second…
Richard Coords, “Works”
The Bible teaches that we are saved—not based upon our performance under the Law—but instead by turning to Christ and placing our hope and trust in Him. Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace you have been…
Richard Coords, “Wonderful Plan”
Does God love you and have a wonderful plan for your life? It is the longing of every soul to know that they matter and that God loves them. Billy Graham: “In all of life…
Can My Free Choices and Actions Affect Whether a Sinner Gets Saved or Perishes?
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…
Ben Henshaw, “How Calvinism Undermines Biblical Salvation Assurance”
Here are links to a few posts that illustrate this serious problem of assurance for Calvinist Theology: Perseverance of the Saints Part 13: Salvation Assurance An Important Admission on Salvation Assurance From Prominent Calvinist C.…
Mark K. Olson: Famous Sermons of John Wesley 13: Justification by Faith
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…
Richard Coords, “Sinner’s Prayer”
[Editor’s Note: Not all Calvinists oppose the concept and practice of a sinner’s prayer, and the article eventually acknowledges that though it can often sound like it is talking about Calvinists generally. It is also…
Video: William Lane Craig, “Charting the Course of Salvation”
The video below can also be accessed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/XqGplrIpbaY.
