Why I Listen to Some Calvinistic Preachers
I have a confession to make: I like to listen to Calvinistic preachers. John Piper. Kevin DeYoung. Mark Dever. But not because they are Calvinists. Rather, because many of them are text-focused, gospel-driven, and biblically theological. Here’s what I mean by those terms: Text-focused. This kind of preaching is concerned with what the text is concerned...
The Free Will Song
I came across this video not too long ago–enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrczyFvkv8Q Here are my thoughts… –I agree 100% with the message of the song. –I never knew a whippoorwill had anything to do with Arminianism, but I am now convinced. –Although they were slammed in the YouTube comments, I appreciate this group’s job well done. The “someone is...
How an Arminian Can Read Romans 8 and Think Apostasy Is Possible
Have you ever wondered, “How can a Calvinist read Hebrews 6 and not believe in the possibility of a true Christian turning from Christ to be an apostate?” I have. Or maybe you’re a Calvinist and you think, “How could an Arminian read Romans 8 and think apostasy for a true Christian is possible?” That’s...
Predestined unto Sanctification
I recently turned in a paper on Progressive Sanctification. Here is an excerpt from the section on Doctrinal Misconceptions… Another grave misconception surrounding the doctrine of sanctification arises within the Reformed view of Predestination. Charles Spurgeon said, “We shall never be able to escape from the doctrine of divine predestination – the doctrine that God has...
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Two False Extremes Related to Apostasy
The issue of apostasy has come upon me. I haven’t sought it out. About a month ago a friend asked me what I thought about it (I didn’t respond). Another friend has mentioned he isn’t sure what he thinks about it. And I’m teaching a class on assurance of salvation right now on Wednesday nights...
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