There is some interesting interaction going on at Roger Olson’s blog between Olson and Michael Horton concerning how Arminianism’s view of salvation should be...

by C Michael Patton

Calvinism

Theology Unplugged

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Theology Unplugged: An Invitation to Calvinism

Join Michael Patton, Tim Kimberley and Sam Storms as they discuss Calvinism. [display_podcast] Other ways to get TUP: Theology Unplugged Page RSS iTunes

by C Michael Patton

Calvinism

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The Parable of the Boat: Illustrating Differences Between Pelagianism, Semi-Pelalgianism, Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Arminianism, and Calvinism

Here is a quick illustration that I hope you find helpful to distinguish between the various traditions with regard to divine sovereignty, free-will, and salvation. It is...

Where Do You Stand on God’s Sovereignty?

Where do you stand on God’s sovereignty? 1. Meticulous sovereignty: God is the instrumental cause behind every action and reaction there has ever been. For this view, in...

Why I Reject the Arminian Doctrine of Prevenient Grace

It is no secret to most that I hold strongly to the Reformed doctrines of grace. But it is equally no secret that I have deep respect for the godly character and scholarship...

An Eastern Orthodox View of Predestination

The Synod of Jerusalem (different than the biblical “Council of Jerusalem”) was an Eastern Orthodox council which was convened in 1672 to deal with the influences...

by C Michael Patton

Calvinism

Dan Wallace - Contra Mundane

Soteriology

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Corporate Election (Dan Wallace)

A good friend who is also a pastor wrote to me recently about the nature of election. He wondered if it were possible for Christians to be chosen in Christ—that is, for...

Twelve Reasons Why Romans 9 is About Individual Election, Not Corporate 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...

Top Eleven Reasons the Arminian Did Not Cross the Road

11. He is the one who is in charge. No one is going to make him do anything. 10. We are not sure if he will cross or not. No one knows. Not even God. 9. He has felt the draw...

by C Michael Patton

Calvinism

Doubt

Personal (Michael Patton)

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The Day I Quit Believing in God

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Dealing with doubt – Part 6: The Day I Quit Believing I have not...

by C Michael Patton

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