Here is an absolutely chilling quote of John Calvin. It is hard to believe any Christian can believe such a thing: John Calvin writes: “Solomon also teaches us that not only was the destruction of…
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A Chilling Quote of John Calvin
Magic Hand-waving in the Calvinist Cause
I. Introduction This post responds to Calvinist scholar and assistant professor at Reformed Theological Seminary James Anderson’s latest rejoinder (“The Arminian Cause”) to me (specifically, to my last post: “Exposing Calvinist ‘Forgery’ in the Alleged…
Exposing Calvinist Forgery in the Paper Trail of Prophesied Prayers
Introduction: I commented (under the screen name “Arminian”) at Justin Taylor’s blog, taking issue with a cited article by John Piper that presents prayer as a cause of God’s answers to prayer in Calvinism/determinism. I…
Announcing the Addition of Glen Shellrude’s Arminian Reading of Romans 9:6-29
We are happy to announce the addition to our site of another article from an Arminian evangelical scholar published in a distinguished theological journal: Glen Shellrude, “The Freedom of God in Mercy and Judgment: A…
The Awakening of God to Our Sins
The Awakening of God to Our Sins written by SEA member, Roy Ingle Salvation is of the Lord. We affirm that but let us consider that truth played out in our lives. When I was…
Sermons by Arminian Pastor Bob Lovejoy Online
The audio of expositional verse by verse sermons by Arminian pastor Bob Lovejoy of Faith Community Church in Hampton, NH are now being put online. A new one goes up about every 2 weeks. A…
Calvinist, Arminian, and Baptist Perspectives on Soteriology
For issue 8.1 (Spring 2011) of the Journal for Baptist Theology and Ministry, on the topic of Calvinist, Arminian, and Baptist Perspectives on Soteriology, see http://www.baptistcenter.com/Documents/Journals/JBTM%208.1%20Spring11.pdf . For information on the issue, see below from…
95 Theses
In light of the anniversary of Luther’s posting of his 95 theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany (October 31, 1517), Rebekah Reinagel, one of our members, offers 95 theses regarding…
A Challenge from Roger Olson for Calvinists
As I read Mark Talbot’s chapter on God and suffering in Suffering and the Sovereignty of God (edited by John Piper and Justin Taylor) a thought occurred to me: Since most Calvinists are harshly critical…
2 Thessalonians 2:13, Greek Grammar, and Conditional Election
by Brian Abasciano On his blog, Greek scholar Bill Mounce wrote a post on 2 Thes 2:13. It maintains, among other things, that “through faith” should be taken as modifying “salvation” in the text (which…
Gregory Boyd, “How do you respond to Exodus 4:11?”
Note: Although the author of this article is an open theist, a position that SEA rejects as unbiblical, his comments on Exodus 4:11 are helpful. Please click on the link to view Gregory Boyd, “How…
Another Theologically Based Hit Song? “I Think My Daughter’s an Arminian”
Here is clever response to the song, “I Think My Wife’s a Calvinist.” HT: Ben Witherington
I. Howard Marshall, *A Guide to Christian Beliefs*
This work is not focused solely on soteriology, but it is a general reference work on New Tesament theology by a world class scholar whose theology is by and large Arminian. Please click on the…
John Goodwin, An Exposition of the Ninth Chapter of the Epistle to the Romans with the Banner of Justification Displayed
An Outline of the FACTS of Arminianism vs. The TULIP of Calvinism
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…
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…
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Richard Coords, “Special”
Video: Pentecostal Arminians, Holiness & Methodist Offshoots: “Who are the Arminians? Part 5”
Can My Free Choices and Actions Affect Whether a Sinner Get Saved or Perishes?
Roy Ingle, “Book Review: *Your Jesus Is Too Safe* by Jared Wilson”
