“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who is wise wins souls.” Similarly, John 9:4 states: “‘We must work the works of Him who sent Me as long as it…
Synergism
Richard Coords, “Proverbs 1:24-30”
“‘Because I called and you refused, I stretched out my hand and no one paid attention; and you neglected all my counsel and did not want my reproof; I will also laugh at your calamity;…
Does Matthew 13:10-12 / Jesus’ Purpose in Using Parables Support Calvinism?
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…
Does Acts 16:14 Support Calvinism’s View That Grace/Faith Is Irresistible for the Elect and Impossible for the Non-Elect?
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…
How Do You Briefly Respond to the Claim of Some Calvinists That We Do Not Do Anything to Receive 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. Here are some comments…
Video: David Pallmann, “Introduction to Soteriology: Calvinism, Arminianism, and Molinism”
The video below may also be accessed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/bMswajIqe_8.
Richard Coords, “1 Kings 21:29”
“‘Do you see how Ahab has humbled himself before Me? Because he has humbled himself before Me, I will not bring the evil in his days, but I will bring the evil upon his house…
Roy Ingle, “The Drawing Power of the Holy Spirit”
No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day. – John 6:44 Therefore I want you to understand that no…
What Causes Some to Make Good on the Prevenient Grace Given to Them? Part 2
On his website, Arminian Perspectives, Ben Henshaw has a questions page where he answers questions about Arminianism and Calvinism that visitors to his site pose in the comment section of the page. Here is further interaction from…
Ed Jarrett, “Two Possible Responses to Jesus”
Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. – John 3:18 (ESV) John 3:16…
What Causes Some to Make Good on the Prevenient Grace Given to Them, and Others Not, and Where Does faith Come From?
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 questions…
How Do You Answer the Calvinist Appeal to John 3:19-21 to Argue That the Creation of a New Nature Is Necessary for Coming to Christ?
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…
Do Hebrews 12:2 and Romans 12:3 Show That Faith Is a Gift of God in the Sense That We Have No Part in Whether We Place Our Faith in Christ?
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 questioning from…
Kevin Jackson, “Does Our Choosing of God Take Away from His Glory?”
I recently received an email from a reader asking this question. I thought it would be worth sharing, as it comes up occasionally. I’ve received permission to share our correspondence, but have removed the specifics…
“Calvinism Seems to Be Falling Apart at the Seams”: A Wavering Calvinist Discovers Illogical Comments in Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology
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. This excerpt from that…
Brian Abasciano, Sermon on John 6:35-47 — “Jesus the Bread of Life Part 2”
The below video can also be accessed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/lNipkvikmFI?t=976. The link goes to the timestamp in the video when the sermon starts. The video itself contains more than just the sermon; it is…
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…
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…
Steve Lemke on How Jesus’ Encounter with the Rich Young Ruler Implies Grace Is Resistible
“What is generalized in Jesus’s lament over Jerusalem is personalized in the incident with the rich young ruler (Luke 18:18–23). The ruler asked, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” (v. 18 HCSB). If…
William Burt Pope on Prevenient Grace and Free Will
Please click on the link to access William Burt Pope on Prevenient Grace and Free Will. This is the second part of Pope’s treatment of prevenient grace, from pp. 363-67 of the second volume of…
