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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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Baking Clay Pots – Subtracting Water or Adding Hardness?
Louis Ruggiero (aka LouRugg) asked my friend Dr. White: Oh and by the way, when Turretinfan said that God hardened Pharaoh’s heart by taking away his common sense, I almost fell off my chair. Did he get that stuff from you, or did he make that one up on his own? I answer: One of…
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Hardened Hearts – A Brief Biblical Survey – Part 3
(continued from part 2) (see also part 1) 6. The Hardenings of the Old Testament Israelites a) During the Wilderness Journey i) Old Testament Discussion 2 Kings 17:13-14Yet the LORD testified against Israel, and against Judah, by all the prophets, and by all the seers, saying, Turn ye from your evil ways, and keep my…
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Hardened Hearts – A Brief Biblical Survey – Part 2
(continued from Part 1) In this section, we address the hardenings of several other kings and nations than Pharaoh and the Egyptians. 2. The Hardening of Sihon’s Heart Deuteronomy 2:30-32But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass by him: for the LORD thy God hardened his spirit, and made his heart obstinate, that…
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Hardened Hearts – A Brief Biblical Survey – Part 1
Lord willing, I will be engaging in a debate on the PalTalk chat program this Wednesday at 4 p.m. Pacific Time. The topic of the debate is the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart, and my debate opponent is a non-Calvinist named Louis Ruggerio (aka LouRugg), who is actively promoting his new work against Calvinism entitled, “The…