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Category: Synergism

  • 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)…

  • 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…

  • Semi-Pelagianism According to Schaff

    Occasionally people will complain that the term “semi-pelagianism” gets thrown around too freely. As an antidote, here are some comments from noted historian Philip Schaff: Semi-Pelagianism is a somewhat vague and indefinite attempt at reconciliation, hovering midway between the sharply marked systems of Pelagius and Augustine, taking off the edge of each, and inclining now…

  • 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!

  • 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…

  • Methodist Pastor Jumps Ship

    A man who was, until recently, a senior pastor at what is the third largest Methodist church recently made the move from non-Catholic synergism to Catholic synergism (link). To God be the Glory!