What Is an Atonement?: Eternal Justification and Apostasy

This is a follow up to article below: An unnamed, friendly objector has offered several arguments against this position. I’ll quote his arguments below: Just to clarify, by this logic of the atonement, I don’t think you can say Christ … Continue reading What Is an Atonement?: Eternal Justification and Apostasy

Forensic Imputation in 2 Corinthians 5:21: A Response to Ybarra’s Ontological Interpretation

In his exegesis of 2 Corinthians 5:21, Erick Ybarra argues against the traditional Protestant understanding of forensic imputation, proposing instead that Paul teaches ontological transformation through union with Christ. According to Ybarra, Christ was “made sin” by assuming the Adamic … Continue reading Forensic Imputation in 2 Corinthians 5:21: A Response to Ybarra’s Ontological Interpretation

How Not to Read Romans: A Response to Ferris (How to Be Christian)

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)

Phinehas and Justification: A Misunderstanding of Righteousness in Psalm 106

Psalm 106:30-31 states:“Then Phinehas stood up and intervened, and the plague was stayed. And that was counted to him as righteousness from generation to generation forever.” Some critics of Sola Fide (the doctrine that faith alone justifies) have cited Psalm … Continue reading Phinehas and Justification: A Misunderstanding of Righteousness in Psalm 106

The Sincerity of the Gospel Call: Resolving the Apparent Dilemma in Limited Atonement

By Jimmy Stephens and TheSire 1. Sincerity of the Offer (Deceptive Offer Argument) Objection: If God sovereignly intends that some people never come to Christ, how can His gospel offer to them be sincere? Isn’t it deceptive to command someone … Continue reading The Sincerity of the Gospel Call: Resolving the Apparent Dilemma in Limited Atonement

The True Cost of Sin: Why Alternatives to PSA Fall Short

By Jimmy Stephens: Firstly, an appeal to mystery, by itself, does not support PSA and neither does it rule out PSA. One could appeal to mystery in favor of PSA or in favor of an alternative. Mystery is invoked wherever … Continue reading The True Cost of Sin: Why Alternatives to PSA Fall Short