Please click on the link to view Robert E. Picirilli, “Calvinism Versus Arminianism.”
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Robert E. Picirilli, “Calvinism Versus Arminianism”
Arminius on Justification
James Arminius underwent a barrage of accusations during his public ministry by strict Calvinists who were not adverse to taking their doctrines farther than even Calvin himself. Article XXV against Arminius charged him as teaching:…
Recovering a Sense of Incredulity over Calvinism
James M. Leonard arminianbaptist.blogspot.com http://arminianbaptist.blogspot.com/2008/04/recovering-sense-of-incredulity-over.html I have a couple friends of mine who are preparing for ministry and working on advanced theological degrees. However, in their prior studies they had been quite insulated from the…
Non-Calvinist Audio Links
If you have tried to search for Arminian audio resources and sermons, you know that they can be quite difficult to find. Here are some helpful links. Not all of the speakers listed would accept the label “Arminian.” Some prefer to be called “non-Calvinistic” or even “moderately Calvinistic.” Regardless of the label, they all have in common a rejection of 5 point Calvinism, particularly the ULI in TULIP.
Independent Methodist Arminian Resource Center: IMARC has some great Arminian mp3 links, including: John Wesley (sermons read by Rev. D. Crossman), Dr. Vic Reasoner (editor of The Arminian Magazine), and others. “Calvinism and the Wesleyan Message” by Jerry Walls (co-author of “Why I’m not a Calvinist”) is a must listen.
Arminius on the Atonement
Once again, Arminius’ accusers charged him as teaching something which they considered heresy, that Christ has died for all men and for every individual. To which he replied: “This assertion was never made by me,…
Arminius on Faith
Arminius’ accusers charged him of believing and teaching: FAITH is not the pure gift of God, but depends partly on the grace of God, and partly on the powers of Free Will; that, if a…
Laurence M. Vance, “A CRITIQUE OF THE POTTER’S FREEDOM BY JAMES WHITE”
Please click on the attachment to view Laurence M. Vance, “A CRITIQUE OF THE POTTER’S FREEDOM BY JAMES WHITE” (published in the Journal of the Grace Evangelical Society [Spring 2003]).
1 John 2:6; A Devotional
The one who claims he remains in him ought to walk even as that one walked. (author’s translation) This verse is just incredible. John challenges the reader in a way like only “Be perfect” can.…
Perseverance of the Saints Part 9: Hebrews 10:32-39
We finish our exegetical examination of the warning passage in Hebrews 10 with verses 32-39: [32] “But remember the former days, when, after being enlightened, you endured a great conflict of sufferings, [33] partly by…
Perseverance of the Saints Part 8: What Kind of Sanctification is Being Described in Hebrews 10:29?
We now examine another interpretation that looks to make this sanctification merely outward with no internal reality. It looks to compare the sanctification described in 10:29 with the outward ceremonial cleansing referred to under the…
Perseverance of the Saints Part 7: Who is Sanctified in Hebrews 10:29?
The content of this post was authored by Ben Henshaw and is posted on his behalf. We will now examine one of the alternative interpretations offered by the proponents of unconditional security concerning the apostate…
Perseverance of the Saints Part 6: Hebrews 10:26-30
The content of this post was authored by Ben Henshaw and is posted on his behalf. We now examine what I consider to be the most significant warning against apostasy in the entire Bible: Hebrews…
Perseverance Of The Saints Part 5: Hebrews 6:4-9
The content of this post was authored by Ben Henshaw and is posted on his behalf. Audience: There is general agreement that this letter was written to Hebrew believers who were in the midst of…
1 John 2:3-5; A Devotional
The content of this post was authored by Ron Fay and is posted on his behalf. And by this we know that we have known him, if we keep his commands. 4 The one who…
Perseverance Of The Saints Part 4: Again Entangled In Corruption
The content of this post was authored by Ben Henshaw and is posted on his behalf. We will now examine 2 Pet. 2:20-22: [20] “For if after they have escaped the defilements of the world…
Perseverance Of The Saints Part 3: The Ancient Olive Tree
The content of this post was authored by Ben Henshaw and is posted on his behalf. This passage is very similar in meaning and application as the passage previously discussed from Christ’s discourse in John…
Perseverance Of The Saints Part 2: The Vine And The Branches
The content of this post was authored by Ben Henshaw and is posted on his behalf. Before we examine John 15, I want to give a general outline of how I envision this series unfolding.…
Perseverance Of The Saints Part 1: Definitions
The content of this post was authored by Ben Henshaw and is posted on his behalf. My next several posts will be dealing with the topic of perseverance. Perseverance of the saints is represented in…
Churches Beware! Calvinism on the Sly
by James M. Leonard
arminianbaptist.blogspot.com
Calvinist churches are but a small minority; most evangelical churches are Arminian or semi-Arminian. However, the Calvinist resurgence is producing full Five Point Calvinist pastors looking for work. The resurgence is also prompting Arminian and semi-Arminian pastors to embrace Calvinism. This dynamic is the source of considerable tension in the life of the local church, not to mention in the heart of such pastors as they hold to a view which is often at odds with their churches.
Of course, this is not a problem for those Calvinistic pastors who minister within the confines denominations which are pre-committed to Calvinism. However, this is a huge problem for Calvinistic pastors who minister in theologically mixed denominations. Such denominations would include Southern Baptist Convention, General Baptist Conference, Evangelical Free Church, American Baptist Churches and others, not to mention the many independent churches.
1 John 2:1-2; A Devotional
My little children, I am writing these things to you in order that you would not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; 2 and he…
