The sixth chapter of John’s Gospel is either a monster text in support of Calvinistic predestination, or else a fountain of revelation on some other spiritual truth. Admittedly, exegesis of this chapter by Arminian scholars…
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John 6 and Calvinism in Fresh Perspective
Klein, William W. “PAUL’S USE OF KALEIN: A PROPOSAL”
Please click on the attachment to view Klein, William W. “PAUL’S USE OF KALEIN: A PROPOSAL” (published in JETS 27/1 [March 1984] 53-64). Klein. Paul’s Use of Kalein
William W. Klein, “Is Corporate Election Merely Virtual Election?”
This article can be viewed below on this page and is also contained in this pdf attachment (the pdf file retains the author’s formatting and uses footnotes while this page uses endnote style and has…
Richard Watson, On Omniscience
Please click on the attachment to view Richard Watson, On Omniscience, which is an excerpt from his Theological Institutes. This treatment of God’s omniscience contains an important discussion of the concepts of necessity, contingency, and…
Robert Hamilton, “What is Arminianism?”
Hamilton presents a short summary of Arminian theology. You may find his explanation below and also in the attachment as a pdf file.
What is Arminianism?
Irresistible Blondie
Here’s a little theological humor in the form of a cartoon that can be related to the Calvinist doctrine of irresistible grace.
Robert Hamilton. “When an Immunization Becomes Fatal. Thoughts on Perseverance in Faith.”
Mr. Hamilton discusses the necessity of Perseverance. “There are many churches in the United States that, like the imaginary health clinic in the scenario above, are unwittingly administering “sugar-water” immunizations to their members. These churches…
Reponse to White’s Critique of Olson on 1 Tim 2:4
The following is a response to James White’s critique of Dr. Olson’s book Against Calvinism. The Author, Nelson Banuchi, is a respected member of SEA.
Josh Ratliff, Apostasy in the Wilderness: Examining the Theology in the Use of the Wilderness Narratives in 1 Cor 10:1-13 and Heb 3:7-4:13
Click on the link to view Josh Ratliff, Apostasy in the Wilderness: Examining the Theology in the Use of the Wilderness Narratives in 1 Cor 10:1-13 and Heb 3:7-4:13.
John Wesley, “Serious Thoughts on the Perseverance of the Saints”
John Wesley (Perseverance)
Gordon C. I. Wong, “Make Their Ears Dull: Irony in Isaiah 6:9-10”
This article is posted with the permission of Trinity Theological Journal and the author. Please click on the attachment to view Gordon C. I. Wong, “Make Their Ears Dull: Irony in Isaiah 6:9-10” Trinity Theological Journal 16 (2008) 24-34.
Here is the author’s abstract:
In Isaiah 6:9-10, the prophet appears to be commissioned by God to make the ears of the people dull in order to prevent them from repenting. This article begins by proposing that these verses are better understood as rhetorical irony designed to persuade the people to (and not prevent them from) repentance. An alternative rhetorical interpretation and three literal interpretations are also discussed and rejected in favour of the view that assumes the use of irony.
How Different Christian Denominations See Each Other
Check out a little theological humor in the attached chart of how different Christian denominations see each other. Given our theological bent, the way that evangelicals and charismatics are depicted as viewing the Reformed are…
Bruce Hollenbach, “Lest They Should Turn and Be Forgiven: Irony”
Please click one of the attachments* to view Bruce Hollenbach, “Lest They Should Turn and Be Forgiven: Irony”, Bible Translator 34.3 (July 1983) 312-21. The ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials provides the following abstract of…
Q&A with Dr. Olson on Calvinism & Arminianism
City On A Hill Church in Seattle WA invited Dr. Roger Olson to be part of a “Forum on Calvinism and Arminianism,” during which over 30 of the most common questions related to Calvinism and…
Mark A. Ellis, “Introduction to *The Arminian Confession of 1621*”
Please click on the attachment to view Mark A. Ellis, “Introduction to The Arminian Confession of 1621“, which is Ellis’ introduction to his scholarly translation of the historic confession (Mark A. Ellis [trans. and ed.],…
John Mark Hicks, “Righteousness of Saving Faith: Arminian Versus Remonstrant Grace”
This article originally appeared in the Evangelical Journal 9 (1991) 27-39, and was taken from the website of John Mark Hicks, specifically this page: http://johnmarkhicks.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/righteousness-of-saving-faith.doc. Please click on the attachment to view John Mark Hicks,…
Recent, Definitive Book on Arminius’ Theology: Jacob Arminius: Theologian of Grace
SEA member Dr. Keith Stanglin and Dr. Thomas McCall have recently published a definitive overview of Arminius’ theology that is accessible to non-specialists: Keith D. Stanglin and Thomas H. McCall, Jacob Arminius: Theologian of Grace…
John Wesley, “PREDESTINATION CALMLY CONSIDERED”
Please click on the attachment to view John Wesley, “PREDESTINATION CALMLY CONSIDERED”
John Tierney, “Do You Have Free Will? Yes, It’s the Only Choice”
A New York Times article from March 21, 2011: John Tierney, “Do You Have Free Will? Yes, It’s the Only Choice” Please keep in mind that this is a secular article and is not put…
Justin Taylor, “Dear Arminians”
Calvinist leader Justin Taylor has published on his blog a great post that really captures the attitude and approach of the Society of Evangelical Arminians (SEA) regarding Calvinists and Arminians receiving one another as brothers…
