We begin now the detailed arguments for both sides; please refer to the original debate at Scribd. And although I’m naming my post titles “parts” so they are kept in sequence, note that the debate itself is divided into two Parts: Affirmed and Denied. The debaters exchange comments several times under each chapter in the [...]
CALVINISM DENIED, by Dave Hunt
Predictably, I agree with Hunt’s assessment of the goal of Calvinism, and that it must be false if the God of the Bible is love. And I think his questions about the Calvinist view of non-Calvinists are valid and deserve clear, unambiguous answers. Either salvation is by faith alone in Christ [...]
I don’t remember precisely how many years ago it was when I first came across the the theological system known as Calvinism. But I was introduced to it by an online friend, who provided recommended links and book titles. I read through those and took notes over a period of about six months, and of [...]
The first letter of Peter is about how Christians should behave in an increasingly hostile world. The first chapter is more theological, up to verse 11 of the second chapter. Then he begins more practical instructions that flow from those basic teachings. But vs. 2:18 through 3:7 are a list of instructions to specific [...]
Not long ago I wrote about how we as Christians have cut away the anchor, and today I’d like to expand on that. Once again I see in online discussions the lie that there is no such thing as objective, absolute truth, or that we can treat the Bible like putty moldable to suit individual [...]
I think the most telling sign of whether or not a person is truly saved is how they treat those under their power or control. Jesus made it clear in many statements that God values the weak and oppressed, and it is they He came to rescue.
Can a real Christian think any others are [...]
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