1. Introduction Paul’s heart aches for his kinsmen. At the start of Romans 9, he pours out sorrow that so many in Israel—God’s own covenant people—have rejected their Messiah (Rom. 9:1–3). How could it be that those who were given unparalleled privileges … Continue reading Not All from Israel: Paul’s Purposeful Silence on Proselytes in Romans 9
“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
Dan Chapa:Calvinists, how do you explain Moses’ comments on humbling an uncircumcised heart? Lev. 26:41 if then their uncircumcised heart is humbled and they make amends for their iniquity, 42 then I will remember my covenant with Jacob… Jimmy Stephens:Forgive … Continue reading Uncircumcised Hearts and Divine Sovereignty: A Calvinist Perspective on Leviticus 26:41
A while ago, I asked Jimmy to review Seraphim Hamilton’s debate with TurretinFan on Sola Fide. Here are some of his responses: This is the silliest move So big alarm bells right off the bat He defines justification in terms … Continue reading Untangling the Sola Fide Debate: Jimmy Stephens’ Insights on Seraphim Hamilton vs. TurretinFan
Here is another dialogue on the topic of whether Romans 4 teaches Sola Fide in response to my article on the topic: https://watchmencouncil.com/2024/01/07/clement-abraham-and-sola-fide/ Tyler: Because Christ instituted it [Baptism]. And said it was necessary to go along with faith to … Continue reading Was Abraham justified by Circumcision?
In my discussions with a Catholic individual, I’ve specifically explored how they reconcile Paul’s teachings on justification with the traditional Catholic perspective on the same topic (I’ve edited my comments to make them clearer and more impactful). The argument posits … Continue reading Clement, Abraham, and Sola Fide
Following on the heels of the argumentation provided for regeneration preceding faith in 1 John 5:1 (which can be viewed here), I would like to provide a defense of the reformed doctrine of God’s unconditional election and predestination in Romans 8:28-30. In order to do this, I have provided another abridged version (the full thread can be read here) of a conversation that I had in the comment section (the same thread as the previous article linked above) of a YouTube video by Dr. Leighton Flowers (which I participated in). This conversation is breathtaking in regards to the level of inconsistency and … Continue reading Ordo Absurdum: The Golden Chain of Redemption (Romans 8:28-30)
The Council 