“I don’t see how anyone could read the Old Testament and not conclude that Calvinism is right,” was the conclusion of one Calvinist professor, admitted in front of his class. In context, by “Calvinism” he…
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Determinism in the Hebrew Scriptures: Jeremiah
Matthew Pinson, “Who’s Afraid of the Word ‘Synergist’?”
A Theological Dirty Word Recently I’ve noticed that, over the past century, Arminians have increasingly used the word “synergist” to describe themselves, rather than seeing it as a negative epithet, as most Christian theologians have.…
Scott R. Burson, “The First Comprehensive Arminian Assessment of Brian McLaren’s Theology and Apologetics”
Brian McLaren in Focus: A New Kind of Apologetics (Abilene Christian University Press, August 2016) By Scott R. Burson, Associate Professor of Philosophical Theology, Indiana Wesleyan University Why a New Book on Brian McLaren?…
Video: Michael Brown, “Hebrew Insights into the Hardening of Pharaoh’s Heart”
Dr. Brown opens up the Hebrew Bible in order to understand what really happened with the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart in Exodus. The video may also be found on YouTube here.
This Week in Arminianism
The Remonstrance offers the podcast: “Arminius on Imputation.” Micah Joseph Currado, of Yield to God, presents: “God for Toddlers: Let the Little Children Come Unto Me.” Matt O’Reilly promotes “Reading Romans in Context.” Steve Sewell,…
Ben Witherington and Keith Stanglin, Jacob Arminius, Theologian of Grace – Part Seven
BEN: Why was Arminius accused of Pelagianism or semi-Pelagianism if in fact he was clear that prevenient grace comes to a person purely by unmerited divine initiative? KEITH: This controversy is inherent in the Protestant…
Determinism in the Hebrew Scriptures: Isaiah
For consistent Calvinists like John Piper, an inevitable implication of the sovereignty of God — and what it means for God to be God — is a prominent thread easily detected throughout all of their…
Enabling the Cage-Stage Calvinist
The “cage stage” refers to new Calvinist converts by or through which the individual becomes rabid with Calvinist dogma to the degree that, unless she or he is “caged,” so to state the matter, the…
Steve Sewell, “Why the Draw to Calvinism?”
I find it strange for a Christian to be drawn to Calvinism — an anomaly, really. I don’t believe that Calvinistic theology is in harmony with who we are as followers of Christ. Christians are…
This Week in Arminianism
Micah Joseph Currado, of Yield to God, blogs: “A.W. Tozer on the Love of God,” “Desert Fathers on Knowing God,” and “Trinity … Love … Theosis.” The Society of Evangelical Arminians offers Ben Witherington’s review…
Ben Witherington and Keith Stanglin, Jacob Arminius, Theologian of Grace – Part Six
BEN: In regard to the old chestnut about God’s knowing and willing it seems clear that Calvin would say God knows it because he wills it, and therefore Calvin makes God’s will (and its exercise…
Brandon Greene, “The Grace of God: Uniting God and Man”
The Grace of God: Uniting God and Man The grace of God is the chief attribute of God’s nature, by which Man may be united in fellowship with Him. As such, the chief attribute is…
Video: Scott Creps, “What Is Arminian Theology?”
The video may also be found on YouTube at this page. Additionally, there is a written summary with discussion questions at PursueGod.org.
Perhaps Compatibilistic Calvinism is the Answer … Perhaps Not
Relatively recently, Arminian scholar Jerry Walls has engaged Calvinist responses to his 2011 article, “Why No Classical Theist, Let Alone Orthodox Christian, Should Ever Be a Compatibilist.” Steve Hays, of Triablogue, attempts to undermine the…
This Week in Arminianism
Remonstrance, by Pilgrim’s Pathway, brings us: “The Doctrine of the Atonement.” Julie Anne, from Spiritual Sounding Board, offers: “New Disturbing Tweet from John Piper.” Dee and Deb, from The Wartburg Watch, present: “What Non-Calvinists Should…
“Take It Up with Paul”
On Tuesday, I got a Calvinist to say, essentially, “Who cares that God made you sin; he’s God and he does what he wants.” Those weren’t the exact words, but if you read on, you…
Micah Currado, “‘Unmediated’: A Response to Dr. Flowers”
INTRODUCTION This post is in response to Dr. Leighton Flowers regarding the role of and particularly the means of God’s personal involvement in a person choosing to respond to the Gospel. My response is intended…
Glen Shellrude, “My Problems with Calvinism (Summary)”
[This article may also be downloaded as a pdf.] 1. There is an inadequate exegetical basis for Calvinism. Determinism is based on a relatively small number of texts which are read in isolation from their…
Once More Unto the Breach: Total Depravity and Total Inability
Those who deny the doctrine of Total Depravity, and especially its corollary Total Inability, demand we show them from Scripture where an inherent inner inability to freely believe in Jesus Christ and His Gospel is…
This Week in Arminianism
Micah Joseph, of Yield to God, presents: “Determinism (Part One) — Rejected by Early Church Consensus,” and “Determinism (Part Two) — Rejected by Scripture.” Simon Kittle posts: “Lucas on Grace and Freedom.” Steve Sewell, of…
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How Can It Be Said That God’s Desires Cannot Be Bought and That He Does Not Compel Us to Join Him When Scripture Says He Bought Us and Draws Us?
Richard Coords, “Prophecy”
Micah Currado, “Determinism (Part 2) – Scriptural Problems”
Micah Currado, “Determinism (Part 1) – Rejected by Early Church”
