1. Calvinism is not a system of theology that denies God’s universal love. While there are some Calvinists who do deny God’s universal love for all men, this is certainly not a…
12 Myths About Calvinism
Why Arminianism Won’t Preach (And Calvinism Won’t Sell)
Thesis: Calvinists have a corner on theologically-themed conferences. Arminians have apologetically-themed conferences. Calvinists Dominate Theology Think about the major conferences out there that are theological in nature: Desiring God, Together for…
Christianity Falling Down
One of the first things that I have to teach my students this: The Christian faith is not a house of cards. Most assuredly, there are foundational issues of the…
“Calvinism is the Gospel” . . . and Other Stupid Statements
There is quite a bit of celebration among us Calvinists about our particular beliefs about God’s sovereignty and our salvation. Well . . . maybe not at first. Most go…
The Resistibleness of Irresistible Grace
As a Calvinist, I don’t think grace is irresistible. Don’t get me wrong . . . I believe in all the “doctrines of Grace” that make one a certified Calvinist.…
What if My Children Are Not Elect?
An email came into the Credo House today containing this question: I’m wrestling with Calvin right now and as a parent I have hit a wall…What if my kids aren’t…
Twelve Myths About Arminianism
1. Arminians don’t believe in the sovereignty of God. Arminians believe very much in the sovereignty of God. To say that God gives people freedom does not necessarily mean that…
Fourteen Characteristics of Theological Legalism
Without question, one of the most disturbing trends in the world of theology is that, far too often, grace is eclipsed by theological legalism. Twice today I encountered this in its…
Doubting Calvinists
No, I did not say “Doubting Calvinism.” Although I am a master of typos, this blog is about something different. First, every reader needs to know that I am a…
How Calvinists Should NOT Respond to Newtown
One of my first girlfriends died when she was twenty-one. She was gunned down on her neighborhood street while in her car. The killer was never caught. There was never…