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Dr. Olson, in the Introduction to Arminian Theology: Myths & Realities, you write: “The thesis of this book is that Arminianism is at a disadvantage in this controversy because it is so rarely understood and so commonly misinterpreted both by its critics and its supposed defenders.” But Dr. Olson, I... Read more →
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Today, I begin a weekly series of little devotions for the 2 day weekend—thus, I title them "2 Days’ Journey". I hope they will assist you in some small way, anticipating a glorious Lord’s Day with our Coming King. And, though I will leave the comments open, the thoughts are... Read more →
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Finally! The post many have been anticipating. Today I begin a series of four posts of a formal interview with Professor Roger Olson concerning his newest book Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities. New Testament scholar Scot McKnight is presently doing a review series definitely worth your time. I also reviewed... Read more →
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I listened to Dr. Jerry Vines’ message entitled “The Baptist and His Election” preached at First Baptist Church,Woodstock,GA last Sunday evening. He stated that his Pastor, Dr. Johnny Hunt, had asked him to address the issue for their church. Dr. Vines was self-admittedly out of his norm—he read his sermon... Read more →
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Two sociologists recently released a new study on Conservative Christians entitled The Truth About Conservative Christians. Andrew Greeley is on staff at the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago and is professor of social science at the University of Arizona. His co-author is Michael Hout who presently... Read more →
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I think dialog possesses the greatest potential for real communication. Not debate, dialog. For me, debate is like playing a ball game...a sporting event. For example, when our Dawgs play their Vols in a sporting event, it's not to gain a better understanding of their team nor communicate our position.... Read more →
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(Sung to the Tune of 'Jesus Loves Me') Jesus loves some this we know Five Point Calvinists tell us so Predestined to life some really are Predestined the rest to eternal fire Chorus: Yes Jesus loves some Yes Jesus loves some Yes Jesus loves some The Calvinists tell us so... Read more →
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http://kerussocharis.blogspot.com/2006/10/10-rules-of-etiquette-for-blog-debates_03.html Read more →
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It remains strange how many Calvinists seem to suggest that Calvinism is such a natural hermeneutic when it comes to interpreting Scripture. Sometimes I get the feeling that Calvinists maintain that the classic five points are so clear, so basic, and so incontrovertibly biblical that to question any single petal... Read more →
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All, Do you think the SBC faces problems with Liberal Theology within our Seminaries even after the "Conservative Resurgence'? Take the poll on this page and let me know. Have a great day. With that, I am... Peter Read more →
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An oft repeated concern non-Calvinists mention to Calvinists pertains to the sincerity of preaching a Gospel message universally when Christ’s death, according to the Calvinist, was designed only for the Elect. That is, if the Calvinist is correct that Christ’s death was designed for the Elect and only the Elect,... Read more →
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