Why Christians Should Not Worry About The Plain Reading
It can be tempting for Christians to defer to the plain meaning of a verse in the Bible. That concept emerges in blogposts, small groups and internet discussions about various…
Category: Calvinism
Confessions of A Non-Reformed Calvinist
This might seem like a confusing distinction. People sometimes think that Reformed Theology simply means Calvinism. But when Reformed Theology is referred to in this context, it specifically means adherence…
A Few of The Worst Arguments In Arminian Theology
Secularists are sometimes surprised when they learn about the long-standing intellectual tradition of the Christian church. There are thousands of books that have emerged containing our different philosophies, theological points…
How To Tell If You Are A Cage Stage Calvinist
There are times that I am ashamed to refer to myself as a Calvinist. Those who know me may remember that when I initially began to ascribe to the doctrines…
Is Unconditional Election A Random, Arbitrary Election?
Unconditional election is the doctrine that God sovereignly chooses who will be saved and passes over others. Imagine that all of the tenants of a building gambled away their rent…
Does God Want Every Individual To Be Saved?
Does God want every individual to be saved? This is the main deterrent that will prevent people from becoming Calvinists. The idea that God is not actively trying to save…
How Does Calvinism Explain Luke 8:12? A Response To Eric Lounsbery
During theological discourse and debate, it is important to try to avoid the dramatic element of the discussion. There is no reason that any of us need to point the…
The Potter’s Freedom: Reflections on the Sovereignty of God
The question of the relationship between God's sovereignty and man's responsibility on matters concerning salvation is a conundrum that has perplexed theologians and Bible scholars for centuries. On one extreme…
Critique Of Arminian Soteriology
A common feature among world religions is their recognition that man is in need of something. Man needs to be saved. Man cannot stand in the presence of God in…
Is Calvinism Heresy? My Response To Kerrigan Skelly
When feuding with religious folks with whom you have a sharp divide, the discussion can become very intense. Some people will arbitrarily throw out the work "heretic" as a sort…
If God Predestines Everything, Why Does He Punish Us?
The very concept of divine sovereignty and predestination leaves many people staggering, for they do not believe that God predestines anything. They believe in free will, which is usually thought…
Is God Evil If Calvinism Is True?
Is God a moral monster? Is God evil in the Bible? This is a question that is often raised by atheists and other non-Christians who labor to bring forward a…
Do We Have The Free Will To Choose Salvation?
If I carefully examine the evidence and data of a certain proposition, I will reach a conclusion regarding the truth value of that proposition. On the basis of that my…
What Does Romans 9 Teach About Election?
What does Romans 9 teach about election? Well to preface this question a tad: common in evangelical churches today is the Arminian view of election. This view states God elects…
5 Reasons That It Is Impossible To Lose Salvation
There is a slur against the doctrine of eternal security known as 'once saved, always saved.' Most people think of the view that if somebody says the Sinner's Prayer once…