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…
Salvation
Roy Ingle, “Signs of Salvation”
[Editor’s note: Please remember that inclusion of material on this site does not necessarily imply SEA’s agreement. We include Arminian material from a variety of sources. For example, this article make negative assessments of the…
Romans 9:10-13 – “Not Based on Works” – Jacob and Esau
This is part of a series of posts on Romans. The main focus of this series will be chapters 9-11 of the letter. These chapters, particularly chapter 9, have been interpreted in various different ways.…
Romans 9:6-9 – “Not Based on Ethnicity” – Isaac and Ishmael
This is part of a series of posts on Romans. The main focus of this series will be chapters 9-11 of the letter. These chapters, particularly chapter 9, have been interpreted in various different ways.…
FWS Podcast: Salvation By Faith
If you cannot see the player above follow this link: Apple Podcasts or this link: Stitcher This is a sermon by Elmer Long about the doctrine of “Salvation By Faith” from a Wesleyan perspective. This…
Response to the Argument that Both Arminians and Calvinists Limit the Atonement
The difference between Arminianism and Calvinism on the atonement is traditionally summed up by calling the Arminian position Unlimited Atonement and the Calvinist position Limited Atonement. That is because at base, the Arminian position holds…
SEA Member Matt O’Reilly publishes book on Paul and the Resurrected Body
SEA member Dr. Matt O’Reilly has recently published a new book titled Paul and the Resurrected Body: Social Identity and Ethical Practice (SBL Press). Praise for Paul and the Resurrected Body: In this work, Matt O’Reilly offers a…
Roy Ingle, “Justification By Faith”
“Salvation is from our side a choice; from the divine side it is a seizing upon, an apprehending, a conquest by the Most High God. Our accepting and willing are reactions rather than actions.” -A.W.…
Never Really Saved to Begin With? Part 2
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 branch in Christ can ever be…
Ben Henshaw, “Does Arminian Theology Suggest That We Depend on Ourselves Instead of Christ for Salvation?”
From the late R.C. Sproul’s Ligonier Ministries we find a short article “praising” limited atonement by Richard Phillips. For the purpose of this post we will be focusing in on a section that promotes a…
Matt O’Reilly, “Falling Away or Cut Off? Romans and the Question of Apostasy”
Please click the link to view the page: Falling Away or Cut Off? Romans and the Question of Apostasy
Roger Olson, “My Response to John Piper Regarding ‘The Heart of the Calvinist-Arminian Divide’”
Before reading this you should read and/or watch/listen to John Piper’s June 24, 2019 explanation of his perspective on the “heart of the Calvinist-Arminian Divide.” (You can locate it by using a search engine to…
Brian Abasciano, “A Response to John Piper on the Heart of the Divide Between Arminianism and Calvinism”
On the 6/24/19 episode of the “Ask Pastor John” podcast, John Piper addressed what he considers to be the heart of the divide between Arminianism and Calvinism. In his mind, it has to do with…
How Does the Arminian Understanding of Soteriology Deal with the Text of 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4?
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. The following is a…
Question About the Prodigal Son and the Forfeiture of Salvation
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. The following is a question…
If I Fell Away from the Lord but Came Back, Does Hebrews Teach that I Am Still Damned?
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. The following is a question…
Matt O’Reilly, “Can Christians Lose Their Salvation (Arminianism vs. Calvinism) | Romans 9-11” (5+1/2 Minute Video)
Jimmy Akin, “God’s Elect in the First Epistle of Clement”
Please click on the link to view Jimmy Akin, “God’s Elect in the First Epistle of Clement.” Editor’s note: Jimmy Akin is Catholic. SEA stands in the evangelical Protestant tradition, and would disagree with Akin…
Roy Ingle, “Is Arminianism Works Salvation?”
One of the strongest attacks against Arminianism is the idea that Arminians believe in works salvation (or that we are saved by our good works). Some go so far as to teach that not only…
When Does The Day End?
I’ve been thinking about this question for a little while now, but what actually determines when the day ends? I don’t mean physically, but rhetorically, like when someone says, “At the end of the day…
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