LeBlanc contends that determinism reduces human beings to stage props: determinism “creates direct threads between all the objects and God… in eternity past God through his divine decree dictates each and every action. Pointing out the strings is what defines … Continue reading Puppets and Providence
Part 1: The Context and Logic of Romans 8:28–30 — Who Is Paul Talking About? Ferris’s Core Claim Ferris repeatedly insists that Romans 8:28–30 is not making a definitive theological claim about the nature of salvation. Instead, he claims Paul … Continue reading How Not to Read Romans: A Response to Ferris (How to Be Christian)
Co-written with Jimmy Stephens Introduction Tony Byrne recently offered an extensive reply to my vacuity objection against Hypothetical Universalism (HU). While I appreciate the theological depth and historical citations he brings to the conversation, his response ultimately fails to address … Continue reading Christ Died for Sins, Not Categories
“The rest” (Rom. 11:7) can be saved, so they’re not reprobate Juncker’s Argument:Calvinism teaches that “the rest” in Romans 11:7 refers to the reprobate—those eternally and irreversibly destined for hell. But Paul indicates in verses 11–14 and 23 that some … Continue reading Branches, Remnants, and Mercy: Election in Romans 11 in Light of Romans 9
In his response to Thomas Schreiner’s review of Paul’s Use of the Old Testament in Romans 9:10–18, Brian Abasciano critiques the Reformed interpretation of Romans 9, especially the notion that Paul teaches unconditional individual election. Abasciano argues instead for a … Continue reading Naming, Calling, and the Sovereignty of God: A Reformed Response to Brian Abasciano’s Critique of Schreiner on Romans 9
8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant of David, according to my gospel, 9 for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned. 10 For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may … Continue reading If We Are Faithless
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There are more attacks from the fans of Warren McGrew. This time they are arguing for an age of accountability in defense of Pelagianism. The position is that Original sin can’t be true because children cannot know that they are … Continue reading Age of Accountability and Original Sin
Here is a good introduction to the issue: Further Recommendation: The Bahnsen Project: List of his Lectures Continue reading Foreknowledge & Free Will
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