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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…
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The Potter’s Precedent
In Romans 9, in response to the most frequent objection to Calvinism, Paul provides an answer from a potter analogy: Romans 9:19-23 Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will? Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed…
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William Twisse on Romans 9
William Twisse is the most famous (I think) superlapsarian Reformed theologian. He was Prolocutor of the Westminster Assembly. His works are not widely available today, but I was happy to discover (via Monergism.com) that a writing of his on Romans 9 has become freely available on-line (here’s the link). -TurretinFan To God be the Glory!
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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…
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One Month to First Post in new Sola Scriptura Debate
I have accepted a challenge from Mr. Matthew Bellisario to debate Sola Scriptura. The announcement post is up on my debate blog (link). This debate is rather spaced out (the first post is not for one month) and is not expected to interfere with the Romans 9 debate that I have planned with GodisMyJudge. -TurretinFan…