Tag: arminianism
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The Scourge of Calvinism Pt. 2- Total Depravity vs Free Will
I am looking at the differences between Calvinism and Arminianism because I have been asked to. From the outset, I want to remind my brothers and sisters in Christ that it is important for us to remain humble, not categorically making enemies of others based on whatever differences we perceive there to be in our…
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The Scourge of Calvinism: Pt. 1 The Unnecessary Conflict
What is Calvinism, and why should we be worried? I want to take a few weeks and talk about the doctrines of grace because I have been asked to. I very often hear people looking for ways to disprove Calvinism categorically. When people try to disprove Calvinism, I normally will ask five questions. 1. Do…
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1689: Human Nature and the 1924 Downgrade
What we believe about the work of God, particularly in salvation, depends upon our view of ourselves. If we believe ourselves capable and free, we will also believe a synergistic gospel. If we believe ourselves captive to our own natures, we will also believe that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone. The BFM…
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Do We Believe in Limited or Unlimited Atonement, and Why?
Submit your questions using the contact form, on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn This question was asked in response to something that someone either heard or read from Charles Swindoll. While I could not find anything that Swindoll said about unlimited atonement, it is clear that he is a proponent of the free grace view.…
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Is Arminian Doctrine Heresy?
As your questions using the contact form on this site or on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn. This question came from a church member of ours and I want to answer it in three parts. First, we will define what is meant by “Arminian.” Second, we will see how Arminianism has been developed and treated…