Tag Archives: arminianism

Altar call evangelism

It is very much the case that theology drives our methods. I have been convinced for years now that the prevalence of altar call evangelism betrays the prevalence of arminian theology. Some of the most psychologically intense and prolonged altar … Continue reading

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cooperation

Timmy Brister posted an extended discourse yesterday on cooperation between Calvinists and Arminians that is well worth your time. This morning, Timmy’s senior pastor, Tom Ascol, followed up with a quote from Charles Simeon that is too good not to … Continue reading

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a brilliant example of contrast

on August 1, 2007, an interstate highway bridge collapsed in minneapolis, minnesota. This collapse and the internet combined to allow all of us to see an almost real time contrast between arminian and calvinist views of God’s sovereignty in the … Continue reading

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pulpit magazine is back

Pulpit magazine took a hiatus back in November, but has returned with a bang. One of the highlights of the return has been a series on Calvinism by Phil Johnson. so far there have been five parts, but none of … Continue reading

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two views of the gospel

While we are at Ramblin’ Pastor Man’s place, check out his post quoting J.I. Packer on two views of the gospel. Here is the clearest list of the differences that I have yet seen. Go read the conclusion that follows … Continue reading

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Mark Driscoll

here are a couple of clips for your Tuesday. First is Driscoll’s take on calvinism v. arminianism. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=–iC5KHqaZk&hl=en&fs=1] the second is his message at the Desiring God national conference on “How Sharp the Edge?” [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWaC21NNemU&hl=en&fs=1]

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