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Fellow Limited Atonement Advocate
Today I happened to spot the blog of a fellow advocate of Limited Atonement. Mr. Josh Walker of the Bring the Books blog has a number of interesting posts on the Atonement. 1. Demonstrates one (of several) problems with the theory that Calvin held universal atonement. 2. Demonstrates that Charles Hodge held to Limited Atonement.…
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Calvin on the "Free Offer"?
I found R. Scott Clark’s very brief post (link) puzzling. He asserts, “Yes, that’s right, Calvin said “offer” (not demand) as in “free” or “well-meant” offer of the gospel.” That’s a rather odd way of putting it. a) Calvin obviously didn’t use English. b) Calvin did use the Latin cognate word to our English word…
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Comparing John Calvin and James White
Someone (http://www.puritanfellowship.com/2008/12/calvin-disagrees-with-james-white-on.html) has suggested that Calvin and Dr. White disagree about John 3:16. I thought it would be helpful to provide some comments on the following text, which is Pringle’s translation of what Calvin wrote (in Latin) on John 3:16. The particular portion of the text on which Calvin is commenting is, “That whosoever believeth…
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Pseudonymity and the Calvinists
In this particular venue, I publish under a pseudonym. That does not go over well with lots of people. It is particularly amusing, though, for me to hear “Calvinists” complaining about my use of a pseudonym. Calvin apparently wrote under at least three pseudonyms: (1) Alcuinus (2) Charles d’Espeville (3) Martinus Lucanius (see here for…
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Helm on Calvin and the Calvinists
In light of the concerted efforts of both Arminians and Quasi-Amyraldians to drive a wedge between Calvin and the Calvinists, I was pleased to read the linked article (link) by Paul Helm, who explains some of the flaws in at least one similar attempt to divide the doctrines of Dordt from those of Calvin. -TurretinFan…
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Calvin on the Psalms
I found an interesting jewel from Calvin on the Psalms at Adiophora(link) I’d love to follow my usual path here, and quote something similar from John Wesley, but of course Wesley was one of the main promoters of “Protestant” abandonment of Psalmody. Still, even Wesley wrote: WE have now before us one of the choicest…
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Calvin Photo Special
Picture by Matthew Lankford (C) 2008, used by permission and with thanks. To God be the Glory!
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Unlimited Atonement is not a Reformed Doctrine
David Ponter writes: “What is clear now, beyond any doubt whatsoever, is that the doctrine of unlimited atonement was a Reformed doctrine. The evidence now is of such efficacy that only a proverbial fool would insist otherwise.” (source) a) Mr. Ponter should not use big words he doesn’t understand. Evidence is not “of … efficacy”…
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An Inconvenient Conciliar Truth – Part 02
An Inconvenient Conciliar Truth – Part 02 Some folks seem to find relying on councils a comfort. For these folks, there are some inconvenient facts that they must face. This post is the second in what, Lord willing, will be a multi-part series. Council of Trent (1545 to 1563) – Not Prior to the Reformation…
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Read Systematic Theologies
I noticed recently that Peter Beck at “Living to God” has encouraged folks to read Systematic Theologies (link). While I’d rather invert his list (placing items 4 and 5 at the top, followed by 3, and then by 1 and 2, it is valuable to read systematic theologies, particularly those that have withstood the test…