An Outline of the FACTS of Arminianism vs. the TULIP of Calvinism by Brian Abasciano and Martin Glynn (To view this outline in a chart that sets the two positions side by side rather than…
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An Outline of the FACTS of Arminianism vs. The TULIP of Calvinism
Survey: Are You an Arminian and Don’t Even Know It?
Over the centuries, Calvinists have so successfully vilified Arminianism that people who are Arminian are afraid to say so. This is true even though Arminianism is the default theological position of Christian Protestantism; indeed, many…
Karl Barth the Arminian?
Karl Barth the Arminian? this post was written by Roger E Olson, PhD Okay, that would be a stretch! I’m not claiming that Barth was an Arminian in any classical or historical sense of Arminianism.…
A Theologically Based Hit Song? “I Think My Wife’s a Calvinist”
Here is a funny song of special interest to those of us interested in soteriology:
HT: Ben Witherington
A New Show? Reformed Eye for the Arminian Guy
A funny post by Calvinist Tim Challies suggesting a new TV show for the Learning Channel, Reformed Eye for the Arminian Guy.
A New Arminian Book on the Doctrine of Salvation: Brenda Colijn, Images of Salvation in the NT
Professor of biblical interpretation and theology at Ashland Theolgical Seminary, Brenda B. Colijn, has recently published Images of Salvation in the New Testament (Downer’s Grove: IVP Academic, 2010), and received some solid endorsements for her…
A Movie Illustration of What’s Wrong with Calvinism
A Movie Illustration of What’s Wrong with Calvinism this post is written by Roger E Olson, PhD Spoiler alert! If you intend to watch “Ruby Sparks” (a 2012 movie now on DVD) and you don’t…
A Thought about Misrepresentation of Arminius and Arminian Theology
A comment (slightly revised) made by a SEA member in the society’s private discussion group: Misrepresentation of Arminius and Arminian theology has been going on for a long time as evidenced by this quote by…
A Group of Major Southern Baptist Leaders Sign a Joint Statement against Calvinism
The Baptist Press reports, “A group of current and former Southern Baptist leaders has signed a statement affirming what they call the ‘traditional Southern Baptist’ understanding of the doctrine of salvation, with the goal of…
A Good, New, Non-Arminian, Arminian Book!
A Good, New, Non-Arminian, Arminian Book! by Roger Olson If the header confuses you, the book’s lack of admission that it is promoting Arminianism should confuse you more. (As it does me.) So what’s the…
A Couple Resources Recently Added to the Links and Books Page
Let us direct your attention to a couple resources recently added to our Links and Books page (not to mention our articles database): First, I. Howard Marshall, A Pocket Guide to New Testament Theology —…
A Brief Arminian Baptist Response to “Neither Arminians nor Calvinists but Baptist”
I just read through “Neither Arminians nor Calvinists but Baptists” and am struck by two significant aspects of the article which I think are flawed. [Note: The article in question was a response to Roger…
1 John 2:2 and “the World”
1 John 2:2 and “the World” This post was written by SEA member, Roy Ingle Calvinists insist that the word “world” in 1 John 2:2 cannot possibly mean “the whole world” but instead they take…
4 Ways to Fight Clean Over Doctrine by Dustin Neeley
We at SEA truly appreciated the sentiment of this article by Dustin Neely: http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2012/05/21/4-ways-to-fight-clean-over-doctrine/. We hope everyone could agree that in this debate we are all Christians and we need to treat each other as…
1618 OPINIONS OF THE REMONSTRANTS with a MEMORIAL TO JAMES ARMINIUS
Taken from http://www.christianheritageworks.com/arminianfaith.htm Opinions of the Remonstrants (1618) From the Archives of The Christian History Library Housed at The Christian History Center Staunton, Virginia THE OPINIONS OF THE REMONSTRANTS 1. ON PREDESTINATION. 1. God never…
11 Questions on Calvinism and the Calvinist’s Worldview
This material has been taken from the Answers in Action website (from this page: http://www.answers.org/theology/calvinism.html). Please note that the introductory paragaraph referring to the apologetic nature of the ministry refers to the ministry of Answers in Action, not SEA.
11 Questions on Calvinism & the Calvinist’s Worldview
“Christ’s Gospel Is for Everyone”: A Poem by Bruce Oyen
Bruce Oyen, who is not a member of SEA, submitted this poem to our society. He commented, “I wrote the following poem very recently, to underscore the grand simplicity and universal scope of the gospel…
Brian Abasciano: A Shameless Plug for My Book on Romans 9:10-18
Written by Brian Abasciano A complaint I sometimes hear about my books on Romans 9 is that they are too expensive. That is quite unfortunate. (The price of those books is determined by my publisher…
A Letter from a Young Christian Reader of Against Calvinism
A Letter from a Young Christian Reader of Against Calvinism written by Roger E Olson, PhD I recently received this e-mail letter. It’s the best recommendation of Against Calvinism I’ve read yet. I hope you,…
What Arminians Find Offensive About the “Doctrines of Grace”
What Arminians Find Offensive About the “Doctrines of Grace” written by SEA member Roy Ingle Very often I read or hear Calvinism referred to as “the doctrines of grace.” I am not sure when or…
