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Is God a Deceiver? Response to Tim Stratton’s Argument

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Tim Stratton has repeatedly argued that Calvinism—if consistent—renders God a “deity of deception.” The idea is simple but alarming: if God determines all beliefs, and some of those beliefs are false (including beliefs about God Himself), then God must be directly causing theological falsehood—and thus functions as a deceiver:

“If exhaustive divine determinism is true, then God causally determines all false theological beliefs—even those about Himself. That would make Him the ultimate source of deception.”

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Why the Father Never Fails: A Rebuttal to Leighton Flowers on John 6

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Leighton Flowers, through his platform Soteriology 101, presents a synergistic perspective on salvation, emphasizing human libertarian free will and interpreting the Father’s “drawing” in John 6:44–45 as an enabling act through teaching rather than an irresistible force. 1. Drawing as … Continue reading Why the Father Never Fails: A Rebuttal to Leighton Flowers on John 6

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

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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

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Ransom for Many: Examining Warren’s Inadequate Critique of Penal Substitutionary Atonement

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There have been a lot of complaints about my response and critique of Warren McGrew. I called him a Pelagian, and he maintains that Pelagius didn’t affirm what is accused of him. This led to a discussion of the atonement. … Continue reading Ransom for Many: Examining Warren’s Inadequate Critique of Penal Substitutionary Atonement

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Examining ‘The Potter’s Promise’: A Review of Leighton Flowers’ Arguments

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Since Dr. Leighton Flowers has written a new book, I decided to revisit an older work of his, “The Potter’s Promise: A Biblical Defense of Traditional Soteriology.” Chapter 1: What’s Love Got to Do with It? Leighton begins this chapter … Continue reading Examining ‘The Potter’s Promise’: A Review of Leighton Flowers’ Arguments

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Unjust Conclusions: The Failures of Legal Reasoning in Coker and Kennedy

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Section 1: Arbitrary Standards of Morality The majority opinion in Kennedy v. Louisiana relies on “evolving standards of decency,” which appeals to those who adhere to moral relativism or moral non-realism. This framework suggests that moral truths shift along with … Continue reading Unjust Conclusions: The Failures of Legal Reasoning in Coker and Kennedy

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Unveiling the Errors in Warren McGrew’s Analysis of Total Depravity

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Warren starts off with appealing to Jewish tradition about the Yetzer Hara and yetzer hatov. In Jewish tradition, the terms “yetzer hara” and “yetzer hatov” refer to the “evil inclination” and “good inclination,”. These concepts are used to describe the … Continue reading Unveiling the Errors in Warren McGrew’s Analysis of Total Depravity