Dr Jerry Sutton, Academic Dean of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, weighs in with a fair and balanced assessment of Arminianism from a Southern Baptist perspective: “James Arminius and the Dutch Reformation,” Midwestern…
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Midwestern Journal of Theology: James Arminius and the Dutch Reformation
Waldemar Kowalski, (Un)Limited Atonement
The message was delivered at New Life Church in Renton, Washington. There is some introductory material at the beginning of the video. An introduction to Dr. Kowalski begins around 3:54 and the message starts at…
Andrew Loke, “Is the Saving Grace of God Resistible?”
Please click on the link to view Andrew Loke, “Is the Saving Grace of God Resistible?” European Journal of Theology 22 (2013) 28-37. Here is the author’s summary: This article compares two influential accounts concerning…
John Mark Hicks, “Classic Arminianism and Open Theism: A Substantial Difference in Their Theologies of Providence”
A version of this article has appeared in Trinity Journal 33 (2012) 3-18. Please click on the link to view John Mark Hicks, “Classic Arminianism and Open Theism: A Substantial Difference in Their Theologies of Providence”.
Is the Atonement Sufficient For All?
Is the Atonement Sufficient For All? This post was written by SEA member, Roy Ingle Arminianism affirms that the atonement of Christ was so glorious and powerful that it is sufficient for all to be…
We are moving our private discussion group to a new site/platform
We are moving our private discussion group to a new site/platform. So if you are a member of SEA, please make sure you make the move to stay in active membership. And for those of you who are not members, this is a good time to think about joining. You can apply for membership here: https://www.bigtent.com/groups/thesea.
Brian Abasciano, “Outline of Approaches to the Warning Passages in Hebrews”
Approaches to the Warning Passages in Hebrews by Brian Abasciano [The pdf attachment has better formatting and can be accessed here.] The heavy emphasis in Hebrews on exhortation to persevere in faith in Christ and warning…
The Calvinist Definition of Sovereignty Is Idiosyncratic
In the comment section of his post, “A Conversation between a Calvinist and an Arminian about God’s Sovereignty”, Roger Olson made this incisive comment (which, for reproduction here, has been very slightly edited for typos): There…
4 Questions 4 Calvinists
1. If Calvinism were true, what is the point of the Final Judgment for the unbeliever? It would be like me walking into a courtroom and the judge telling me that I get a life…
Justin Taylor, “A Book Both Arminians and Calvinists Recommend You Read”
A post by Calvinist Justin Taylor that gathers together some commendations of Fred Sanders’ new book, Wesley on the Christian Life: A Heart Renewed in Love, along with some thoughts on John and Charles Wesley from Charles Spurgeon:…
The Problem of Natural Evil
The Problem of Natural Evil
Though not a member of SEA, Ryan Ragozine the author of this post, presents some good thoughts:
Practical Problems With OSAS
Note: It should be obvious from the content of the post, but the version of OSAS that I am arguing against in this post is what has been termed by some as the ‘Alpha View’.…
Church History Course
The following course is a basic overview of Church History from an Arminian perspective, taught by Will Riddle of Kingdom Change ministries, and longtime member of SEA. The course does not focus primarily on Arminian…
A Conversation between a Calvinist and an Arminian about God’s Sovereignty
written by Roger E Olson, PhD Calvinist to Arminian: “You Arminians don’t really believe in God’s sovereignty.” Arminian: “You Calvinists don’t really believe in God’s love.” Calvinist: “Oh, but we do. You’re so wrong! The…
Does John 6:44 Teach Irresistible Grace?
John 6 is a favorite passage of Calvinists to demonstrate what they believe to be the truth about irresistible grace and unconditional election. In particular, John 6:44 seems to be the go-to proof text to…
Why the Doctrine of Inability is Vital
written by SEA member, Roy Ingle Arminius wrote this about the effects of the Fall upon humanity: The proper and immediate effect of this sin was the offending of the Deity. For since the form…
Dallas Willard, “God and the Problem of Evil”
Taken from: http://www.dwillard.org/articles/artview.asp?artID=30 There are very few people who do not ask “Why?” when confronted with the terrible things that have happened in history and continue to happen day by day. This is because we…
Arminius on Actual Sins
Arminius on Actual Sins
submitted by SEA member, Roy Ingle
DISPUTATION 8
ON ACTUAL SINS
RESPONDENT, CASPER WILTENS
I. As divines and philosophers are often compelled, on account of a penury of words, to distinguish those which are synonymous, and to receive others in a stricter or more ample signification than their nature and etymology will allow; so in this matter of actual sin, although the term applies also to the first sin of Adam, yet, for the sake of a more accurate distinction, they commonly take it for that sin which man commits, through the corruption of his nature, from the time where he knows how to use reason; and they define it thus: “Something thought, spoken or done against the law of God; or the omission of something which has been commanded by that law to be thought, spoken or done.” Or, with more brevity, “Sin is the transgression of the law;” which St. John has explained in this compound word anomia “anomy.” (1 John iii, 4.)
The Question of Perseverance in Philippians 1:6
Arminians are not of one mind with regard to the doctrine of perseverance. Some Arminians see perseverance as a gift which God gives to those who respond to the gospel in faith. These Arminians believe…
Paul A. Himes, “FIRST CORINTHIANS 10:13: A REJOINDER TO STEVEN COWAN”
Please click on the link to view Paul A. Himes, “FIRST CORINTHIANS 10:13: A REJOINDER TO STEVEN COWAN” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 55.4 (2012) 801–806. This article provides a compelling refutation of criticisms against…
