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
“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
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
Catholics and Orthodox have a few prooftext for baptismal regeneration. They don’t believe the Bible and punt for the authority of the Church to decide everything for them. These aren’t all of them, but I’ll add on this from time … Continue reading Through The Waters
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
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