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Interesting Observations from Benedict XVI
I am no fan of Benedict XVI. I pray for his salvation, but I fully agree with the Westminster divines about the nature of his office. That said, he made an interesting observation, according to the Vatican Information Service, in his remarks on April 11, 2012, during the morning general audience. VIS reports: Benedict XVI…
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Answering Skeptics’ Questions
Steve Hays provided concise and useful responses to 22 (he didn’t select the number, I’m not sure the significance of that number to the questioner) questions from skeptics. They are posted courtesy of Monergism.com. -TurretinFan To God be the Glory!
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Resources: Monergism.com
Probably most of my readers are already familiar with this site. For those that are not, Monergism.com provides a wealth of theological resources, many hosted and many more linked. It not only has links to countless articles but also to mp3s, if you prefer audio. If you prefer to have theology in print, there is…
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Monergism vs. Synergism
Top Ten lists are popular these days, and there’s nothing that an apologetic/polemic blog from a Reformed, Puritan, Presbyterian perspective is, if not consumed with being popular (yes, that is tongue in cheek, in case there was any doubt). Thus, without further ado: TOP TENAlternative Ways to ExpressMonergism vs. Synergism: 10) Theonomy vs. Autonomy 9)…
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Deflating Assumptions Regarding Free Will – A Response to Ben Witherington
Ben Witherington has written an interesting post on the freedom of God. It actually meshes somewhat with my ongoing discussing with Godismyjudge (Dan) in other posts, and so it is fitting that I respond to some of the issues Ben raises in his article (link to article). Ben writes: “I take it that the primary…
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The Real Turretin on: Saving Grace
Standing Solus Christus has provided another transcription from the writings of the real Turretin, this time on saving grace: a grace that operates monergistically to save man, including man’s free will. (link) To God be the Glory!
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As Wise as Sheep
Sheep are not wise. It is no great compliment to be called a sheep. Nevertheless, in Chapter 10 of John’s Gospel, Christ proclaimed the parable of the Shepherd and the sheepfold, in which he compared us to sheep, and Himself to the Shepherd. John 9:35-10:29 35Jesus heard that they had cast him [the man who…
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Monergism vs. Synergism Debate
As a followup to the post below, I should point out that my Monergism vs. Synergism debate with Matt Shapman from BeyondFundamentalism has been put on indefinite hold (due to his lack of availability for the debate). If someone would like to take his place, please let me know. To God be the Glory!
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Monergism vs. Synergism Discussion
In the video below, Dr. James White discusses monergist salvation with a synergist. http://www.youtube.com/v/iZYKJPfSXAY&rel=1 I mostly agree with Dr. White’s answers. However, as to the answer regarding the burning house, I’d have something else to say. The analogy about the burning house is inaccurate, because the synergist does not assert that total passivity is the…