How then has He chosen us, before we came into existence, but that, as he says himself, in Him we were represented beforehand? – Athanasius This is a response to C. Michael Patton’s “Open Letter…
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Chosen In Him: A Response to Credo House
Friday Files, 29 March 2019
It’s the St. Gwynilyw’s Day edition of the Friday Files, wherein we weekly look at previous SEA posts. The views expressed are usually, but not always, those of SEA; our members’ names are in blue.…
Ed Jarrett, “The Doctrine of Election: Who Are the Elect?”
The doctrine of election is one that can be contentious within the body of Christ. Election is clearly taught in the Bible. But what does it mean? This post will look at some key words in the debate and how they are used in both the Old Testament and the New.
Kevin Timpe, Review of Guillaume Bignon, Excusing Sinners and Blaming God: A Calvinist Assessment of Determinism, Moral Responsibility, and Divine Involvement in Evil
Please click on the link to view Kevin Timpe, Review of Guillaume Bignon, Excusing Sinners and Blaming God: A Calvinist Assessment of Determinism, Moral Responsibility, and Divine Involvement in Evil (Princeton Theological Monograph Series; Eugene:…
Roy Ingle, “Pray Without Ceasing”
Prayer is sweet communion between the child of God and their heavenly Father. Prayer is not merely a time we set aside in our day to bless our food or ask God’s favour or help.…
Friday Files, 22 March 2019
It’s the St. Jonathan Edwards Day edition of the Friday Files. (What? Yep. Misunderstood soteriology, but still totally a saint. You do remember Calvinists are our sisters and brothers in Christ, right? Good.) Anyway. It’s…
Roy Ingle, “Is Perseverance Necessary For Eternal Life?”
One thing that Arminianism has in common with many Calvinists is the teaching that perseverance is necessary for eternal life. While some Arminians argue that one can lose their salvation if they fall into sin or…
Question About the Prodigal Son and the Forfeiture of Salvation
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 question…
X-Calvinist Corner Files: Testimony # 4
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…
I Arise Today…
I arise todayThrough the strength of heaven;Light of the sun,Splendor of fire,Speed of lightning,Swiftness of the wind,Depth of the sea,Stability of the earth,Firmness of the rock. I arise todayThrough God’s strength to pilot me;God’s might…
FWS Podcast: The Systematic Nature of John Wesley’s Theology
If you cannot see the player above follow this link: Systematic (Part 1) If you cannot see the player above follow this link: Systematic (Part 2) This is a lecture by Dr. Kenneth J. Collins…
If I Fell Away from the Lord but Came Back, Does Hebrews Teach that I Am Still Damned?
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 question…
Matt O’Reilly, “Can Christians Lose Their Salvation (Arminianism vs. Calvinism) | Romans 9-11” (5+1/2 Minute Video)
X-Calvinist Corner Files: Testimony # 1
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, 8 March 2019
If you’re not familiar with the Friday Files… well you don’t need to be familiar. It’s a rundown of old SEA posts. Easy concept.
FWS Podcast: Imputed Righteousness
If you cannot see the player above follow this link: Imputed Righteousness This is a lecture by Dr. Vic Reasoner which presents the orthodox Wesleyan position on the imputation of Christ’s righteousness in justification. Dr.…
Book Recommendation: Discovering Christian Holiness
This book, written from the Wesleyan-Holiness perspective by Dr. LeClerc will give you not only a bit of a historical perspective of the Wesleyan-Holiness but also a good understanding of this holiness movement. Divided into…
Book Recommendation: Free Will: Sourcehood and Its Alternatives
This book, Free Will: Sourcehood and Its Alternatives (second edition) by Dr Timpe, is one that should be read by those who want to have an introduction to the contemporary philosophical work on free will.…
Roy Ingle, “Points of Agreement with Calvinists”
Some assume that Arminians and Calvinists have virtually nothing in common. In fact, some feel that we have been at “war” with each other for hundreds of years. Unknown to them, however, is that Arminians…
Friday Files, 1 March 2019
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Richard Coords, “Purpose”
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How Should We Respond to the Claim That the Calvinistic View of Predestination and Election Is Central to the Gospel?
