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Hardening of Pharaoh’s Heart – Debate with Louis Ruggiero aka LouRugg
The following is a transcript of a debate that took place in October 2009, between Louis Ruggiero and myself (TurretinFan) (link to WMA format recording of debate)(link to mp3 recording of debate). Mr. Ruggerio is a non-Calvinist, as is the moderator, kalmotzah (I’m not sure her real name). I took the Calvinist position. Matthew Lankford…
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Of Predestination – by Franciscus Gomarus (1563-1641)
Of God’s Predestination(extracted in various parts from Arminius’ answer to this treatise, in the Works of Arminius, volume 3, pages 521-658, 1875 edition) I. Since the difference between those who are to be saved and those who are to be damned, and God’s Predestination, is set forth by Prophets (Exodus 33:19; Malachi 1:2; Isaiah 10:22),…
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Resources: "This Week in Calvinism"
Lee Shelton IV posts (generally weekly) an item he calls “This Week in Calvinism” (link to the series). It covers interesting posts on Calvinism, including criticisms of Calvinism. My understanding is that he uses “Calvinism” quite broadly; where or not I’m mistaken in my understanding, his round-up posts are enjoyable. To God be the Glory!
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Curt Daniel’s Thesis: Hyper-Calvinism and John Gill
Fred Butler had asked for my opinion of Dr. Daniel’s doctoral thesis (March, 1983) on the topic of John Gill and Hyper-Calvinism (the title simply reads: “Hyper-Calvinism and John Gill”). As I mentioned to him immediately, I have a copy of the thesis, but I’m not read to give my full opinion of it. Nevertheless,…
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The Wrath of Man Shall Praise God
Psalm 76:10 Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain. This verse fits marvelously well with the Calvinistic teaching that everything that man does, even the wrath of men, glorifies God. My question is, how could an Arminian agree with this verse? How does man’s wrath praise God…
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Assurance in Calvinism – a Response to Edward Reiss
Steve Hays been responding to Lutheran (I’m not sure of which stripe he is) Edward Reiss (link to Steve Hays). Edward Reiss wrote: “There is no promise we will know we have eternal life.” I’m not sure what constitutes a “promise” in Edward’s mind: 1 John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that…
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1 Timothy 4:7-10 – A Brief Exegesis
1 Timothy 4:7-10 But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. For therefore…
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Arminianism, Semi-Pelagianism, Wes White, and the real Francis Turretin
Pastor Wes White has an interesting post entitled, “Calvinism and Arminianism: A Middle Way?” He points out that one supposed “middle way” between Calvinism and Arminianism is just a restatement of Arminianism (and he provides a quotation from the real Francis Turretin to make his point). Although (like Pastor White) I’m a fan of Turretin…
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Axe, Saw, and Staff Theology
Calvinism is sometimes accused of turning men into robots or puppets. Scoffers refer to Calvinism as “puppet theology” or “robot theology.” One way to respond to this is by trying to explain to the critics that Calvinism teaches that men have wills and make choices. There’s nothing wrong with that approach. However, another approach that…
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Eastern Orthodox Confusing Augustine with Gnostics
I notice that David at Pious Fabrication is accusing Calvinism of being Gnostic because it is Augustinian (link). David answers the question, “Is Augustinian theology Gnostic, then?” with “an emphatic YES!” While it seems that Jnorm888 at Ancient Christian Defender is happy about this unjustified claim (link), I presume others (particular those of our Roman…