Please click on the link to view “Early Church Fathers on the Freedom of the Will and Romans 9.” The early church resoundingly affirmed the liberty of the will, in spite of the well-known philosophical option…
Scripture Index
Klyne Snodgrass, “A Hermeneutics of Hearing Informed by the Parables with Special Reference to Mark 4”
Please click on the link to view Klyne Snodgrass, “A Hermeneutics of Hearing Informed by the Parables with Special Reference to Mark 4,” Bulletin for Biblical Research 14.1 (2004) 59-79. Here is an abstract of the article:…
Acts 4:28 – Mental Resolution or Causal Predetermination?
The Scholastics used to ask “does predestination place anything in the predestined?” A relevant question indeed concerning Acts 4:28. Consider the translation change from the 1984 NIV to the 2012 ISV: “They did what your…
Seedbed Resources on the Book of Romans
Please click on the link to view some of Seedbed’s Resources on the Book of Romans. The post gathers together videos from 3 of the world’s leading New Testament scholars who all address different aspects of Romans.
Roger Olson, “‘God’s Will’ In Calvinism and Arminianism”
Calvinists and Arminians agree that God “accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will” because so says Ephesians 1:11 and the entire testimony of Scripture. Both, however, interpret this differently. John Calvin, facing this…
David Martinez, “Old Debate, New Day: Calvinism” (Review of the Fischer/Zahnd vs. Montgomery/Jones Debate)
By David Martinez On the night of Wednesday, August 27, 2014, Arminians squared off against Calvinists at Missio Dei Church in Chicago for a theological debate. The participants were: Brian Zahnd and Austin Fischer (Arminians)…
Craig L. Adams, “Calvin on John 3:16”
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” — John 3:16 (NRSV). JOHN CALVIN COMMENTS: “’That whosoever believeth on…
Isaiah 5:4 and Sufficient Grace
I was recently asked to comment on Isaiah 5:4 and how I thought it supported resistible grace. (link) Here’s the passage in context: 1 Now let me sing to my Well-beloved A song of my…
David L. Allen, “Isaiah 53 and Limited Atonement – Review of Motyer’s chapter in From Heaven He Came and Sought Her – Part 11”
Please click on the link to view David L. Allen, “Isaiah 53 and Limited Atonement – Review of Motyer’s chapter in From Heaven He Came and Sought Her – Part 11.” This is part 11…
David L. Allen, ‘Review of Williamson, “Election, Atonement, and Intercession in the Pentateuch” in *From Heaven He Came and Sought Her* – Part 10’
Please click on the link to view David L. Allen, ‘Review of Williamson, “Election, Atonement, and Intercession in the Pentateuch” in *From Heaven He Came and Sought Her* – Part 10.’ This is part 10 of Allen’s…
Roger Olson, “Arminianism FAQ 4 (Everything You Always Wanted to Know…)”
FAQ: How does Arminianism explain Romans 9? A: This is without doubt one of the most asked questions by hard core Calvinists, but even many Arminians want to know as they have always only heard the Calvinist…
Craig L. Adams, “Calvinism and John 6:44”
An email and my response: Hello Mr. Adams, I read with interest your comments on Calvin’s comments on John 3:16 on your web site. I was wondering what your thoughts are on Jesus’ words as…
Daily Scripture Commentary: Continuance in Salvation (eternal security) and Paul’s Letter to the Galatians
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if…
Steven Costley, “Hermeneutics of 2 Peter 3:9—’Us all’ or ‘you all’?”
[Please note that this article comes from a 4 point Calvinist website. We include it here because it is supportive of the biblical and Arminian view of unlimited atonement and an Arminian view of 2…
Daily Scripture Commentary: Gentle and Riding on a Donkey
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey…
New Site Feature: Daily Scripture Commentary
We are starting up something new on the site. We normally post one new post a day Monday through Friday. But now, on most days, including weekend days, we plan to be put up an…
Daily Scripture Commentary, Sunday April 6: Gal 3:21-29
Is the law, therefore, opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law. But Scripture has…
Saturday April 5 Daily Scripture Commentary: Gal 3:1-6
You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the…
Robert W. Wall, IVP Commentary on Colossians
Please click on the link to view Robert W. Wall, Colossians (IVP New testament Commentary Series; Downer’s Grove: IVP, 1993).
G. Walter Hansen, IVP Commentary on Galatians
Please click on the link to view G. Walter Hansen, Galatians (IVP New testament Commentary Series; Downer’s Grove: IVP, 1994).
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