Dr. Mark Rathel is Associate Professor of Theology and Philosophy at The Baptist College of Florida. Rathel is a graduate of William Carey (B.A.), New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div, Ph.D), and Biola University (M.A.) >>>
Dr. Mark Rathel is Associate Professor of Theology and Philosophy at The Baptist College of Florida. Rathel is a graduate of William Carey (B.A.), New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div, Ph.D), and Biola University (M.A.) >>>
Posted by peter lumpkins on Jan 11, 2012 at 05:24 PM in Arminianism, Calvinism, determinism, evangelicalism, evangelism, Florida Baptist Witness, Irresistible Grace, Limited Atonement, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Particular Baptists, Perseverance of the Saints, philosophy of religion, Reformed Baptist, salvation, SBC, SBC issues, scholarship, Separate Baptists, sovereignty, The Baptist College of Florida, TULIP, Unconditional Election, Young Restless and Reformed, YRR | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Below is a quote from a paper entitled "Salvation and the Sovereignty of God: The Great Commission as the Expression of the Divine Will"1 by Dr. Kenneth Keathley, Professor of Theology, Dean of the Faculty, and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (Keathley's blog is here) >>>
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Posted by peter lumpkins on Jan 03, 2012 at 04:11 PM in Baptist personalities, Calvinism, evangelism, free will, Molinism, salvation, SBC, SBC issues, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, sovereignty, Unconditional Election, Young Restless and Reformed, YRR | Permalink | Comments (30)
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We observed in Part I of our reflections on Matthew Barrett’s* response to Dr. Steve Lemke’s position essay on Irresistible Grace in Whosoever Will** that Barrett failed to deal with Lemke’s biblical data. I concluded: “The fact is, Barrett didn’t deal with the texts Lemke cited in any substantial way. Rather he summarily dismissed them and substituted texts which were supposed to prove his own position.”
In this follow-up, I’d like to point out a few additional short-comings in Barrett’s paper showing, from my perspective, that Founders Ministries should have solicited the assistance of Southern’s scholars rather than her students.The reality is, Founders Journal’s response to the formidable argument presented in Whosoever Will stands as one academic flop.
Here’s more evidence why >>>
Posted by peter lumpkins on Jan 14, 2011 at 03:52 PM in Baptist personalities, Calvinism, Founders Ministries, hermeneutics, Hyper-Calvinism, Irresistible Grace, John 3:16 Conference, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, non-Calvinism, philosophy of religion, Predestination, Reformed Baptist, regeneration, SBC issues, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, sovereignty, TULIP, Unconditional Election | Permalink | Comments (16) | TrackBack (0)
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William Birch put up a great post recently entitled "Arminianism Grants Man All the Credit for Salvation." Dealing with the charge that Arminians receive credit for saving themselves from sin, Birch rhetorically asks:
Continue reading "Are Some Forms of Calvinism Hard to Swallow? Perhaps...by Peter Lumpkins" »
Posted by peter lumpkins on Dec 14, 2010 at 09:18 AM in Arminianism, Calvinism, Irresistible Grace, Limited Atonement, non-Calvinism, SBC issues, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, sovereignty, Total Depravity, TULIP, Unconditional Election | Permalink | Comments (51)
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Dr. Kenneth Keathley is Professor of Theology and Senior Vice President for Academic Administration/Dean of the Faculty at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His book, Salvation and Sovereignty: A Molinist Approach (SSM, B&H, 2010, $24.99) contributes a unique approach among Southern Baptists toward solving the classic dilemma between God’s Sovereignty and human free will. In fact, unless I am mistaken, Dr. Keathley is the first writing Southern Baptist theologian who embraces the historical theological position known as Molinism.
The engagement below is Part II in a series of three parts. To get a flow of the volume, you may want to scan Part I before moving on to Part II below >>>
Posted by peter lumpkins on Nov 01, 2010 at 05:06 AM in Arminianism, Baptist personalities, book reviews, Calvinism, free will, Molinism, non-Calvinism, philosophy of religion, salvation, SBC issues, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, sovereignty, TULIP, Unconditional Election | Permalink | Comments (7) | TrackBack (0)
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Student minister, James G. McCarthy, who’s served on five university campuses (including Berkeley) has authored four books, the last of which is his first novel, John Calvin Goes to Berkeley. Being the first in the University Christian Fellowship Series, this volume was published by City Christian Press, San Jose, California, 2010.
The plot centers around five students who are a part of the University Christian Fellowship Bible studies. Peace reigns in the fellowship until the inevitable issue surfaces concerning predestination. Then, division becomes deeply embedded, and the only solution is to solve the mystery which has stumped theologians for centuries—the paradox starring man’s free will and God’s sovereignty.
I found the dialog between the students wrestling with the issue quite familiar but nonetheless highly accurate, gauged by my own experiences. McCarthy does well in polarizing the theological notions which divide Calvinists from non-Calvinists, especially free will vs. God’s sovereignty and evangelism vs. non-evangelism (i.e. hyper-Calvinism).
If you’re looking for a pleasant break from wading through technical theological jargon, you would benefit from McCarthy’s book. In addition, college ministers and student pastors would gain an accurate inside scoop about what’s hot on university campuses. The author even offers a helpful study guide for small group studies on John Calvin Goes to Berkeley.
With that, I am…
Peter
Posted by peter lumpkins on Jun 24, 2010 at 07:10 AM in Arminianism, book reviews, Calvinism, foreknowledge, free will, Hyper-Calvinism, Irresistible Grace, Limited Atonement, non-Calvinism, Perseverance of the Saints, philosophy of religion, Predestination, regeneration, salvation, sovereignty, theology, Total Depravity, TULIP, Unconditional Election | Permalink | Comments (46) | TrackBack (0)
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Earlier this year, Time Magazine listed neo-Calvinism as one of the hottest new "ideas" blowing through our cultural milieu (//link). Does this renewed focus on theological determinism have what it takes to sustain inquiring minds? Time Magazine does not say. For my part, I think not. Reformer Balthasar Hubmaier's most famous dictum is apt:
truth is unkillable
Even so, I just learned Whosoever Will: a Biblical-Theological Critique of Five-Point Calvinism is currently their third best-selling book. Into its third printing with B&H, another 2500 copies is expected in the warehouse within a few days. Liberty Seminary used 150 books for a course this summer and plans to order another 800 this fall. The book consistently ranks in the top five of all books in the following three categories on Amazon.com: Baptist, Other Denominations, and Calvinist.
Thanks to Drs. David Allen and Steve Lemke for putting together sound, biblical-theological essays in response to the growing neo-Calvinist influence.
With that, I am...
Peter
Posted by peter lumpkins on May 26, 2010 at 01:54 PM in Calvinism, Founders Ministries, free will, Hyper-Calvinism, John 3:16 Conference, Limited Atonement, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, non-Calvinism, Predestination, salvation, SBC, SBC issues, scholarship, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, sovereignty, theology, Total Depravity, TULIP, Unconditional Election | Permalink | Comments (31) | TrackBack (0)
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As I posted late last week, Whosoever Will: A Biblical-Theological Critique of Five-Point Calvinism edited by Drs. David Allen and Steve Lemke and published by B&H Publishing Group is already on backorder (//link). More good news is,
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Posted by peter lumpkins on Mar 29, 2010 at 11:11 AM in Baptist distinctives, Baptist history, Baptist personalities, Calvinism, church growth, evangelism, gospel, Hyper-Calvinism, Irresistible Grace, John 3:16 Conference, Limited Atonement, Molinism, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, non-Calvinism, Particular Baptists, Perseverance of the Saints, philosophy of religion, regeneration, salvation, SBC, SBC issues, scholarship, Separate Baptists, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, sovereignty, theology, Total Depravity, TULIP, Unconditional Election | Permalink | Comments (4) | TrackBack (0)
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Looks as if Whosoever Will: A Biblical-Theological Critique of Five-Point Calvinism edited by Drs. David Allen and Steve Lemke and published by B&H Publishing Group is already on backorder. I'm told the first printing of Whosoever
Will sold out in two weeks. B&H is scurrying to get a second
printing.
It appears the wait time is 4-6 weeks.
Whosoever thinks the young, restless, and Reformed coddling among Southern Baptists is not getting the attention of the grassroots Southern Baptist Convention may need to rethink their proposition.
Our congratulations to Drs. Allen and Lemke as well as all the contributors to the volume. Your essays benefit the theo-biblical health of the SBC more than you realize.
With that, I am...
Peter
Posted by peter lumpkins on Mar 27, 2010 at 10:52 AM in Baptist distinctives, Baptist history, Baptist personalities, Calvinism, Founders Ministries, Hyper-Calvinism, John 3:16 Conference, Limited Atonement, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, non-Calvinism, Particular Baptists, philosophy of religion, Predestination, salvation, SBC, SBC issues, scholarship, Separate Baptists, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, southern culture, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, sovereignty, theology, Total Depravity, TULIP, Unconditional Election | Permalink | Comments (23) | TrackBack (0)
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Morris Chapman offered a clarification of intent on his controversial statements concerning Calvinism at this year’s SBC in Louisville, KY (//link). And, while one should be glad Dr. Chapman clarified his comments, the predictable moans amounting to too little, too late came pouring in. SBC Voices, James Galyon, and Founders’ chief scribe, Timmy Brister offered critiques of Chapman’s comments.
Continue reading "Calvinists Critique Morris Chapman's Clarification: Part II by Peter Lumpkins" »
Posted by peter lumpkins on Jul 27, 2009 at 06:42 AM in Baptist personalities, Calvinism, Founders Ministries, free will, Hyper-Calvinism, Irresistible Grace, Limited Atonement, non-Calvinism, philosophy of religion, Predestination, regeneration, SBC, SBC issues, sovereignty, theology, Total Depravity, TULIP, Unconditional Election, will of God | Permalink | Comments (38) | TrackBack (0)
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One week away, November 6-7, The John 3:16 Conference (J316) will be held at the Woodstock First Baptist Church, Woodstock, Georgia. Some have wondered whether or not the conference would succeed. Evidently, J316 has not only settled that ambiguity, registration is now limited:
"Registration for the conference with meals has ended due to reaching capacity. You may still register for the conference only."
Posted by peter lumpkins on Oct 31, 2008 at 08:10 AM in Baptist distinctives, Baptist history, Baptist personalities, Calvinism, evangelism, Founders Ministries, free will, Irresistible Grace, John 3:16 Conference, Limited Atonement, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, non-Calvinism, Particular Baptists, Perseverance of the Saints, Predestination, SBC issues, Separate Baptists, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, sovereignty, theology, Total Depravity, TULIP, Unconditional Election | Permalink | Comments (6) | TrackBack (0)
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F. H. Kerfoot, professor of systematic theology 1887-1899, was born at Llewellyn, Kentucky on August 29, 1847. He was the major theologian at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary after James P. Boyce passed away.
As the following excerpt from his favorite sermon demonstrates, however, Professor Kerfoot was not the flaming apologist for what's come to be known as aggressive, Five-Point Calvinism.
Continue reading "F. H. Kerfoot On The Doctrine of Predestination" »
Posted by peter lumpkins on Sep 12, 2008 at 08:40 AM in Baptist distinctives, Baptist history, Baptist personalities, Calvinism, Founders Ministries, Predestination, sovereignty, TULIP, Unconditional Election | Permalink | Comments (10) | TrackBack (0)
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The John 3:16 Conference is one conference you need to make this Fall. Mark the dates--November 6-7, at First Baptist Church, Woodstock, Georgia. You can sign up here.
J316C promises to be a scholarly evaluation of the recent Calvinist Resurgence in the Southern Baptist Convention. And, with the heavy weights involved, I do not personally see how it can miss. Scholars delivering papers at this conference include:
Posted by peter lumpkins on Aug 17, 2008 at 01:02 PM in Baptist distinctives, Baptist history, Baptist personalities, Calvinism, evangelism, free will, Irresistible Grace, John 3:16 Conference, Limited Atonement, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, non-Calvinism, Perseverance of the Saints, SBC issues, sovereignty, Total Depravity, TULIP, Unconditional Election | Permalink | Comments (67) | TrackBack (0)
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Posted by peter lumpkins on Jun 18, 2008 at 09:51 PM in Baptist personalities, Calvinism, Founders Ministries, free will, non-Calvinism, philosophy of religion, SBC issues, theology, Total Depravity, TULIP, Unconditional Election | Permalink | Comments (37) | TrackBack (0)
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Posted by peter lumpkins on Jun 17, 2008 at 03:57 PM in Baptist personalities, Calvinism, non-Calvinism, SBC issues, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, theology, TULIP, Unconditional Election, will of God | Permalink | Comments (15) | TrackBack (0)
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