Augustine the Libertarian

Some refer to Calvinism as Augustinianism.  John Calvin took the teachings of the later Augustine and systematized them.  The only major difference between the later Augustine and Calvin’s theology is the doctrine of perseverance.  Augustine believed that one could be truly regenerated and yet not be granted the gift of perseverance.  Calvin denied that one [...]

Fixed A Glitch With Owen

I noticed on my blog-stats that a visitor had checked out my post Provisional Atonement Part 1: Dealing With John Owen’s Arminian Dilemma.  Upon looking at the post I noticed that much of it was unreadable.  Something apparently happened to it when it was imported from blogger.  I fixed the text so that it is [...]

Calvinism and Job: Something to Think About

Most Christians are familiar with the story of Job.  Job endured severe trials but did not curse God (though he did question God).  The emphases of the book are many.  It is probably mainly concerned with a faulty theology which claimed that bad things don’t happen to good people.  But how does any of this [...]

Spotting Some Great Posts

Just wanted to draw your attention to a few excellent posts I have read.  First, I want to highly recommend that you check out Dan’s new series on Jonathan Edwards’ view of the will.  I thought his series on Owen was excellent and I am looking forward to his new series on Edwards.
Pizzaman at Seekadoohas a great [...]

Perseverance of the Saints Part 8: What Kind of Sanctification is Being Described in Hebrews 10:29?

We now examine another interpretation that looks to make this sanctification merely outward with no internal reality. It looks to compare the sanctification described in 10:29 with the outward ceremonial cleansing referred to under the old covenant in 9:9 and 9:13.
Peterson and Williams see it as “a covenantal sanctification in which persons are set apart [...]

Society of Evangelical Arminians

Just want to alert everyone to a new website and blog called SEA (Society of Evangelical Arminians).  The site officially launched today and will slowly grow as an excellent resource for Arminian Theology.  It has numerous contributers, many of whom are first rate scholars.  If nothing is up right away, please be patient and keep checking [...]

Taking a Short Break

I had my next post nearly done the other day at home on a Word document (I don’t have the Internet at home) when the electricity went out and I lost it all.  Unfortunately, I will likely not get it up until late next week, at the earliest, as I will be away visiting family until Tuesday.  [...]

Perseverance of the Saints Part 7: Who is Sanctified in Hebrews 10:29?

 We will now examine one of the alternative interpretations offered by the proponents of unconditional security concerning the apostate of Hebrews 10:29 being “sanctified by the blood of the covenant”.  Calvinists are well aware that if the text is stating that the apostate had truly been sanctified by Christ’s blood, then their doctrine cannot stand.  [...]