Posts Tagged 'Calvinism'

Compatibilism

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There are some theological concepts that I continually find myself explaining to people. This is one of them. I first heard James White explain compatibilism in his debate with George Bryson. I was glad to see him spell it out in his book Debating Calvinism –five points, two views with Dave Hunt.

What follows is that excerpt from the book beginning on page 42, and is used by permission. I encourage all of you to visit ...

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The Arminian Big Three (Matt 23:37, 1 Tim 2:4, 2 Pet 3:9)

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Those who oppose Calvinism appeal repeatedly to these three proof texts. We are called upon to take these verses in their “plain meaning” and then are left to accept their subjective assertion as to what the plain meaning is. If we really believe the Bible is our source of authority, it is crucial that both sides give their exegesis of the texts at issue. I’ll be drawing from the exegesis offered by James White in his book The ...

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