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Professor Roger Olson: An Interview Part Two

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 hear so often that Arminianism is rampant in America’s pulpit--usually by Calvinist apologists. What do you make of that? Well, it’s a misunderstanding. What’s rampant in America’s pulpit and pews are not Arminians but semi-Pelagians. But what has happened is... Read more →

2 Days' Journey

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 designed as contemplative, surely not argumentative. A much needed break from the continued diverse discussions… "Then the LORD said to Moses, "Come up to Me on the mountain and be there; and I will give you tablets of stone, and... Read more →

Professor Roger Olson: An Interview

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 Olson's Arminian Theology elsewhere >>> I chose to break up the interview into bite-sized chunks offering, I believe, more opportunity for interaction. I must express my gratitude to Dr. Olson for allowing me this interview and giving permission to post... Read more →

Attacks on Dr. Jerry Vines by Peter Lumpkins

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 rather than extemporaneously delivered it >>> Dr. Vines is a key figure in Southern Baptist life. He remains an icon of the Conservative Resurgence within the SBC having been elected President of the convention, 1988-90. Before moving to First Baptist... Read more →

Finally!: The Truth About Conservative Christians

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 is professor of sociology and chair of the joint program in demography and sociology at the University of California, Berkeley. Neither of these men are Conservative Christians and, if the past is any indication, Conservative Christianity would predictably receive little... Read more →

That Darn Calvin: A Response To Peter Lumpkins and Keith Schooley

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. It's to show them who's boss...to kick some butt...in short, to win. And, to think that since it's "Christians" who debate, that they will not be in it for the competition it affords, is, from my vantage point, naive at... Read more →

Jesus Loves Some This We Know

(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 Jesus died on Calvary The Bible says for you and me 'Notso' says the Calvinist 'It's only for Elect', they insist Yes Jesus loves some Yes Jesus loves some Yes Jesus loves some The Calvinists tell us so It was... Read more →

Christian Blogging: Are We Just a Bunch of jerks?

http://kerussocharis.blogspot.com/2006/10/10-rules-of-etiquette-for-blog-debates_03.html Read more →

John Calvin and Definite Atonement

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 of the TULIP is to question Scripture itself...the gospel itself...>>> More interesting is the theological ambiguity which Calvinism’s founder, John Calvin, possessed toward at least one of the famous five points—Limited Atonement. As the selected quotes from Calvin’s Commentaries will... Read more →

Try My New Poll

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 →

Calvinism & The Gospel Offer: Is it Sincere?

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, then the universal offer of salvation based on the merits of Christ’s death is, in the end, a questionable offer. How can it be considered sincere, the non-Calvinist rightly asks, if the benefits of the Cross, designed only for the... Read more →