2023-03-0320Comments

This Calvinist’s View of Methodological Naturalism

Here is a weird question that I have often asked: Is Methodological Naturalism a valid method of inquiry for Christians? I know . . . cardinal sin. I have started with a hard...

by C Michael Patton

Arminianism

Calvinism

2023-01-1337Comments

The Ultimate Balanced Guide to Arminianism (from a Calvinist)

Definition of Arminianism Arminianism is a theological system developed by the Dutch theologian Jacobus Arminius (1560-1609). It is a form of Protestant Christianity that...

by C Michael Patton

Atheism

Calvinism

Difficult Issues in Scripture

Folk Theology

2022-09-293Comments

Is God Egotistical?

“It is absurd to believe that the deity has human passions, and one of the lowest human passions, a restless appetite for applause.” -David Hume “Whether,...

by C Michael Patton

Calvinism

2020-08-146Comments

12 Reasons Romans 9 Makes Me Calvinist

Considering that Matt O’Reilly from The Theology Project Online just posted “How Romans 9-11 (and Romans 8) Make Me Arminian” where he wants people to consider that Romans 9...

by C Michael Patton

Calvinism

2019-03-1424Comments

An Open Letter to Arminians

I know that some of you will have no idea what I am talking about, and others will shake their heads, but I want to say a few things anyway. I struggle this morning to find a...

by C Michael Patton

Calvinism

Soteriology

2019-03-133Comments

12 Reasons Romans 9 is About Individual Election

Much theological debate centers around the doctrine of election. No one debates whether election is biblical, but they do debate the meaning of election. I believe in what is...

by C Michael Patton

Calvinism

2016-09-2116Comments

12 Myths About Calvinism

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...

by C Michael Patton

Apologetics

Calvinism

2016-09-1024Comments

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...

by C Michael Patton

Calvinism

2016-09-101Comments

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 faith that, if...

by C Michael Patton

. . . and other stupid statements

Calvinism

2014-10-3022Comments

“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...

by C Michael Patton

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