Given Arminius’ Reformed context, he argues for the Reformed teaching of Justification by Faith alone, or sola fide. Mark Jones, writing for Reformation21, quotes Herman Witsius to the effect, “Arminius, by his subtlety, frames vain…
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Jacob Arminius’ Reformed Views on Justification
Nathan Finn, “Is Synergism Necessarily Semi-Pelagian?”
Please click on the link to view Nathan Finn, “Is Synergism Necessarily Semi-Pelagian?” Finn is a Calvinist who serves as Associate Professor of Historical Theology and Spiritual Formation at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North…
Charles Edward White, “’Ye Need Not One Be Left Behind/For God Hath Bidden All Mankind’: Charles Wesley’s Response to the Doctrine of Limited Atonement”
Please click on the link to view Charles Edward White, “’Ye Need Not One Be Left Behind/For God Hath Bidden All Mankind’: Charles Wesley’s Response to the Doctrine of Limited Atonement.”
This Week in Arminianism
Andrew, of Beyond Calvinism, writes: “A.W. Tozer: The Freedom of the Will,” and “A.W. Tozer on Overemphasizing Certain Attributes of God to the Exclusion of Others.” Adam Omelianchuk posts: “Intending and Foreseeing in Selma.” Roy…
Roger Olson, “Review of *Recanting Calvinism for A Dynamic Gospel* by Steven L. Hitchcock”
Over the years, since I “came out” publicly among evangelicals as an Arminian (beginning with my 1999 Christianity Today article “Don’t hate me because I’m an Arminian”) Ihave received many books and manuscripts about Calvinism…
Marc Cortez, “Synergism Is Not Semi-Pelagianism”
Please click on the link to view Marc Cortez, “Synergism Is Not Semi-Pelagianism.” Marc Cortez is a Theology professor at Wheaton College.
If Jesus Wants Everyone Saved, Why Did He Not Pray For The World?
One very common Calvinist proof text for limited atonement and a limited salvific will on God’s part is in John 17:9. The context of the passage is Jesus in the Garden Of Gethsemane. The synoptic…
Recent Debate with SEA Member Martin Glynn on Eternal Security
This was a debate that I was asked to join last minute. I had a really good time and the guys involved were true brothers in the Lord. The topic was on eternal security and…
This Week in Arminianism
Dr Craig Keener, of Bible Background, publishes: “When You Have to Stand Alone.” Mike Barlotta, of Dead Heroes Don’t Save, is currently “Blogging Through Grace for All: The God at the Center.” William Birch, of…
Rich Davis, “Calvinism’s Misplaced Culpability”
Calvinism and TULIP go hand in hand. When you think of the one, it’s rather hard not to think of the other. However, certain qualifications are in order. “The truth is,” says Michael Horton, “there…
Phillip A. Gray, “Foreknowledge and Freedom in the Fourth Gospel: Another Look at Open Theism”
Please click on the link to view Phillip A. Gray, “Foreknowledge and Freedom in the Fourth Gospel: Another Look at Open Theism.”
Roger Olson, “What’s Wrong with Calvinism?”
This is a talk I (Dr Roger Olson) gave recently at City on a Hill Church in Seattle, Washington. (City on a Hill is a mostly Russian evangelical church. It’s leaders are concerned about infiltration…
Humanity Needs a Personal God
Humanity demands a [personal] God who can thus be recognized and worshiped. The instinct of reverence and homage, which evidently pervades the human heart, so much so that it has found its place as an…
This Week in Arminianism
Kingswood Hart, of The Predestination Station, presents: “Structure of Romans — The Whole Letter.” Roger Olson asks: “Is There (Can There Be) a ‘Christian Philosophy’?“ Traditional Southern Baptists of SBC Today offer: “Confessions of a…
Arminius vs. Perkins: Arminius’ Finger on the Pulse of Perseverance
I think Arminian scholars Keith Stanglin and Thomas McCall are correct in suggesting that “most scholars agree that Arminius taught that true believers can fall away.”1 The authors acknowledge that, for some readers, Arminius himself…
Mike Barlotta – How Free is Free Will?
Over the last week I have been in a discussion over soteriology, which started with the request to define free will. Free will can be a hard concept to define because there are very different…
Roger Olson, “Why Hyper-Calvinism Is Consistent Calvinism”
I know, I know. I will be accused of being “uncharitable” simply for deconstructing Calvinism. Apparently what’s good for the goose is not good for the gander. I have at least twenty-five volumes about Calvinism…
This Week in Arminianism
Steve Manskar, of Wesleyan Leadership, posts: “The Church is Built on Discipleship.” Keith Schooley, of The Schooley Files, writes: “Feed My Sheep.” Traditional Southern Baptists at SBC Today hosts Dr. Donald S. Fox’s article, regarding…
Compatibilism vs. Free Will
God’s relationship with not only His universe but also the creatures whom He created in His own image has been debated, fashioned, and refashioned throughout the history of the Church. From what one may gather,…
Brian Reynolds, Review of W. Brian Shelton, *Prevenient Grace: God’s Provision for Fallen Humanity*
Prevenient Grace: God’s Provision for Fallen Humanity Author: W. Brian Shelton Released August 1, 2014 Reviewer: Brian Reynolds Dr. Shelton’s treatise on prevenient grace is the best written work on the subject that I have…
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Mark K. Olson: Famous Sermons of John Wesley 3: Free Grace
Roy Ingle, “Hermeneutical Factors Involving Theological Positions”
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”
