Famed Calvinist theologian J. I. Packer passed away on Friday July 17, 2020. Here is a roundup of tributes to him mostly compiled in a post at Triablogue: Leland Ryken (Christianity Today; our addition to…
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A Roundup of Tributes to Late, Distinguished Calvinist Theologian J. I. Packer (1926-2020)
Clive Burrows, “Prevenient Grace: A Wesleyan Perspective on Mission”
Please click on the PDF link below to view Clive Burrows, “Prevenient Grace: A Wesleyan Perspective on Mission“ (1998), from Proceedings of the First European Nazarene Theology Conference, 16–19 April 1998 Büsingen, Germany, “Towards a…
X-Calvinist Corner Files: A New Addition (Testimony # 52)
The X-Calvinist Corner is a page on this website that shares the stories of people who were once Calvinist but have left Calvinism for a more Arminian theology. This series (The X-Calvinist Corner Files) highlights one of…
Friday Files: Jacob Arminius Himself
Presenting the Friday Files, SEA’s regular look though our archives, ’cause we have a lot of cool things in there. And now we’re gonna do it a little differently: Topically. Starting with Jacob Harmenszoon, “Jacobus/James…
FWS Podcast: Christian Roots (Part 1)
If you cannot see the player above follow this link: Apple Podcasts or this link: Stitcher This is the first episode in a series where Dr. Vic Reasoner takes a journey through Church History. This…
X-Calvinist Corner Files: Testimony # 12
The X-Calvinist Corner is a page on this website that shares the stories of people who were once Calvinist but have left Calvinism for a more Arminian theology. This series (The X-Calvinist Corner Files) highlights one of…
If Jesus Made Atonement for All Sins, Doesn’t That Mean That Some Sins (Sins That Are Not Forgiven) Are Paid for Twice, Once by the Death of Jesus and Second by the Death of the Sinner?
On his website, Arminian Perspectives, Ben Henshaw has a questions page at which he answers questions about Arminianism and Calvinism that visitors to his site pose in the comment section of the page. The following is a…
J.D. Walsh, “Wesley Vs. Whitefield”
Please click on the link to view J.D. Walsh, “Wesley Vs. Whitefield.” Please note that at one point the article says that the Wesleys denied predestination, but it is important to understand that they denied…
Roy Ingle, “How Should Arminians & Calvinists Debate?”
There are those who believe that Christians (nor anyone else) should never debate one another. I once contacted a large church in my area about debating the pastoral staff on a Sunday night over doctrinal…
Jack Deere, “Why God Heals and Does Miracles: Five More Biblical Reasons”
Seedbed
A simple presentation of the different ways that God has used miracles in salvation history. Why God Heals and Does Miracles: Five More Biblical Reasons
J. D. Walt, “Baby You Were Born to Run—Just Not Like You Thought”
Seedbed
This is taken from the devotional series at the Seedbed website. It is a very insightful look at Spirit-focused holiness rather than holiness that is focused on human ability. Baby You Were Born to Run—Just…
Romans 8:28-30 and Its Relevance to Romans 9
This is part of a series of posts on Romans. The main focus of this series will be chapters 9-11 of the letter. These chapters, particularly chapter 9, have been interpreted in various different ways.…
Romans 9:10-13 – “Not Based on Works” – Jacob and Esau
This is part of a series of posts on Romans. The main focus of this series will be chapters 9-11 of the letter. These chapters, particularly chapter 9, have been interpreted in various different ways.…
Romans 9:6-9 – “Not Based on Ethnicity” – Isaac and Ishmael
This is part of a series of posts on Romans. The main focus of this series will be chapters 9-11 of the letter. These chapters, particularly chapter 9, have been interpreted in various different ways.…
Free Open Courses! – Wesley Biblical Seminary
Wesley Biblical Seminary exists to train men and women to change the world for Jesus. These free open courses are each 3-6 sessions long and will equip you with knowledge and tools to go deeper…
Romans 9:24-29 – Whom Has God “Called”? What Does “Called” Mean?
This is part of a series of posts on Romans. The main focus of this series will be chapters 9-11 of the letter. These chapters, particularly chapter 9, have been interpreted in various different ways.…
Romans 9:22-23 – Why Does God Put Up with Unbelieving Ethnic Israelites? Can ‘Vessels of Wrath’ Become ‘Vessels of Mercy’?
This is part of a series of posts on Romans. The main focus of this series will be chapters 9-11 of the letter. These chapters, particularly chapter 9, have been interpreted in various different ways.…
Romans 9:20-21 – Do unbelieving ethnic Israelites have a right to criticise God’s judgement? – The potter and the clay
This is part of a series of posts on Romans. The main focus of this series will be chapters 9-11 of the letter. These chapters, particularly chapter 9, have been interpreted in various different ways.…
Romans 9:19-20 – Is It Right for God to Find Fault with Unbelieving Ethnic Israelites?
This is part of a series of posts on Romans. The main focus of this series will be chapters 9-11 of the letter. These chapters, particularly chapter 9, have been interpreted in various different ways.…
Craig Keener and John Walton, “The Hardening of Pharaoh’s Heart” from the “NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible”
From the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, edited by Craig S. Keener and John H. Walton. This article explains how Egyptians would have understood their pharaoh’s heart “hardening.” It’s similar to the ideas expressed in…
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Roy Ingle, “Calvinism and the Atonement”
Why Does God Deny the Opportunity of Choice for or Against Him to Young Children Who Die and the Mentally Impaired?
Mark K. Olson, “Wesley’s ‘Warmed Heart’ at Aldersgate – What Really Happened?”
Adam Roe, “The Crucial Thread of Prevenient Grace: A Wesleyan Perspective on Divine Drawing”
