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Category: Review

  • Responding to Steve Tassi on Romans 9

    In his recent live interaction with Dr. James White, Steve Tassi argued that while Romans 9 is referring to election, it is not discussing salvation when it refers to mercy. AudienceFirst, he argues that we must consider the audiences spoken to.  He does not clearly elaborate on this point, but his implication seems to be…

  • What Every Christian Needs to Know about the Qur’an, by James White – a Review

    With great pleasure, I recently read my friend James White’s book, “What Every Christian Needs to Know about the Qur’an,” published by Bethany House Publishers. It may be helpful to begin by clarifying what the book is not, then identifying what I liked about the book. The book is not “what every Christian needs to…

  • Two Recent Reviews of "Kingdom Through Covenant"

    Michael Horton (link to review) and J. W. Hendryx (link to review) have provided interesting responses to the book, “Kingdom through Covenant.”  I’m sure I’m closer to Hendryx than to Horton when it comes to the issue of Covenant theology, but Horton also provides interesting comments in response to the errors of KtC. -TurretinFan To…

  • Why Dr. White Dominated the Barker-White Debate

    Introduction I have listened to the Barker-White debate of last Thursday twice (an mp3 of the debate can be obtained here). Many things could be said about the debate. I have a few quick thoughts on why Dr. White dominated the debate: 1) Dr. White presented a Biblical case. This is the primary reason that…

  • Myths and Realities about Arminianism

    Paul Manata of Triablogue has provided a thorough and detailed (and consequently lengthy) review of and response to Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities, by Roger E. Olson (link to review). Olson is a self-described Arminian responding to what he views as various misconceptions about Arminianism both those of Calvinists and those of self-identified Arminians. I…

  • Turretin Reviewed

    Curate at Kata Rogeron has provided a positive review of Turretin’s Institutes (link). It is a very brief review, but as a fan of Turretin, I certainly appreciated it. To God be the Glory!

  • Evangelical Manifesto Reviewed

    B.J. Buracker at Stupid Scholar has provided an interesting and insightful review of the so-called “Evangelical Manifesto.” (link) His conclusion is about right, which is why I do not anticipate myself providing a more detailed critique of this document. To God be the Glory!