The Gospel is the heart of the Christian message. It is the good news of what Jesus has done for us, and, of course, the world. It is difficult to say whether the Arminian and…
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Friday Files: Gospel
FWS Podcast: Revelation (Part 14)
If you cannot see the players above follow this link: Apple Podcasts or this link: Stitcher. In this series of podcasts Dr. Vic Reasoner teaches through the Book of Revelation. This is the fourteenth episode…
Book Review: Calvin vs Wesley (Review by Ben Gosden)
Please click on the link to read Ben Gosden’s review of Calvin vs. Wesley: Bringing Belief in Line with Practice, by Don Thorsen (Abingdon Press, 2013), available online at the reviewer’s blog: CALVIN VS. WESLEY…
Video interview with Dr. W. Brian Shelton: Prevenient Grace
In the video, Dr. W. Brian Shelton (author of Prevenient Grace: God’s Provision for Fallen Humanity) and Nicholas Noyola discuss: 03:45- Promoting Wesleyan Theology 05:10- Why Prevenient Grace Has Been Forgotten 07:11- Studying with Calvinist…
Richard Coords, “God-Centered”
Calvinists believe that non-Calvinism is necessarily man-centered, rather than God-centered, if the choice of salvation is left up to the sinner’s own decision to humble themselves, confess their sins and ask God for forgiveness, rather…
FWS Podcast: Revelation (Part 13)
If you cannot see the players above follow this link: Apple Podcasts or this link: Stitcher. In this series of podcasts Dr. Vic Reasoner teaches through the Book of Revelation. This is the thirteenth episode…
Book Review: Calvin vs Wesley (Review by Will Willimon)
Please click on the link below to read Will Willimon’s review of Calvin vs. Wesley: Bringing Belief in Line with Practice, by Don Thorsen (Abingdon Press, 2013), available online from the UMC Michigan website: BOOK…
Video interview with Dr. Keith Stanglin: Who Was Jacob Arminius?
In this video, Dr. Keith Stanglin (author of Arminius on the Assurance of Salvation, and co-author with Dr. McCall of Jacob Arminius: Theologian of Grace and After Arminius: A Historical Introduction to Arminian Theology) and Nicholas…
Richard Coords, “God”
God is Love, Light and Life. Each of these things tell us something special about God. 1st John 4:7-8 tells us that God is love: “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from…
FWS Podcast: Revelation (Part 12)
If you cannot see the players above follow this link: Apple Podcasts or this link: Stitcher. In this series of podcasts Dr. Vic Reasoner teaches through the Book of Revelation. This is the twelfth episode…
Gregory L. Kiser on Laurens Jacobszoon Reael’s Catechism “The Children’s Doctrine”
This book, as far as I know, is the very first translation into English of an old 1571 document written by a Christian father who, in the midst of the turmoil of war and exile,…
Brian Shelton, “Prevenient Grace: Two Helpful Distinctions”
Please click on the link to read Brian Shelton, “Prevenient Grace: Two Helpful Distinctions”, available online from Seedbed.com. Dr. Shelton is also the author of Prevenient Grace: God’s Provision for Fallen Humanity (Francis Asbury Press,…
Richard Coords, “Glory”
Have you ever heard a Calvinist say, “It’s all about the glory of God?” That seems to be a common expression, but it begs the question: What brings God the most glory? Non-Calvinists believe that…
Seth Miller, “The Foundation of Election: An Overview of Classical Arminianism”
This link is to a paper giving an overview of the Arminian view of election, and comparing it to the Calvinist view. It is an excellent summary and worthy primer to any interested in the…
Video interview with Dr. Robert E. Picirilli: Free Will Revisited: A Respectful Response to Luther, Calvin, and Edwards
In this video, Dr. Robert E. Picirilli (author of Free Will Revisited: A Respectful Response to Luther, Calvin, and Edwards and Grace, Faith, Free Will: Contrasting Views of Salvation Calvinism & Arminianism) and Nicholas Noyola…
Richard Coords, “Free-Will”
God gives man free-will, and man chooses to believe in determinism, instead. That is the sad irony that Calvinists introduce into Christianity. So, is “freewill” a pagan term? No, it is a biblical term: Philemon…
FWS Podcast: Revelation (Part 11)
If you cannot see the players above follow this link: Apple Podcasts or this link: Stitcher. In this series of podcasts Dr. Vic Reasoner teaches through the Book of Revelation. This is the eleventh episode…
Romans 8 and 9 Debate, Dan Chapa (Arminian) vs Turretinfan (Calvinist) (3 Parts)
Video interview with Dr Keith Stanglin: “The Letter & Spirit of Biblical Interpretation”
In this video, Dr. Keith Stanglin (co-authors of Jacob Arminius: Theologian of Grace and After Arminius: A Historical Introduction to Arminian Theology) and Nicholas Noyola discuss Dr. Stanglin’s book, The Letter and Spirit of Biblical…
Richard Coords, “Gift Principles”
The Bible presents eternal life as a free gift. Romans 6:23 states:“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” So, if we…
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Video: Methodist Arminians & Wesley’s Arminianism: “Who Are the Arminians?” Part 4
How Do You Deal with Calvinist Arguments for Limited Atonement Based on Texts Like Colossians 2:14, Double Jeopardy, and a Commercial View of the Atonement?
Roy Ingle, “God and History”
Mark K. Olson: Famous Sermons of John Wesley 8: The Great Privilege of Those Born of God
