The actual life and teaching of Jacobus Arminius are often unknown or misunderstood across many Protestant traditions. Answers beyond a basic caricature can be elusive. What are the essential historical backgrounds of Arminianism, and what theological teachings connect to the Arminian point of view? Mixing solid historical research with biblical and doctrinal precision, Baptist scholar J. Matthew Pinson clarifies the foundations of this influential tradition. 40 Questions About Arminianism addresses the following questions and more: Who was Jacobus Arminius? How has the church interpreted God's desire that everyone be saved? How is Arminianism different from Calvinism? Can one be both Reformed and Arminian? What is "universal enabling grace"? What do Arminians mean by "free will"? Do Arminians believe that God predestines individuals to salvation? Is it possible for a Christian to apostatize? An accessible question-and-answer format helps readers pursue the issues that interest them most and encourages a broad understanding of historic and contemporary Arminianism, with additional resources available at 40questions.net.
In 40 Questions About Calvinism , church historian Shawn Wright tackles many issues about the theological system known as Calvinism. Taking an irenic approach, Wright explains the key doctrines while also contrasting them with Arminianism.
Millard J. Erickson, Christian Theology (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1985), 829–30, 1021; Gordon D. Fee, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus NIBC 13 (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1998), 106; Thomas D. Lea and Hayne P. Griffin Jr., 1, 2 Timothy, ...
In this new book J. Matthew Pinson presents a collection of historical-theological essays from the vantage point of a variety of Arminianism coming to be known as Reformed Arminianism.
In 40 Questions About Calvinism, church historian Shawn D. Wright tackles many issues about the theological system known as Calvinism.
As Thomas Weinandy points out, the classical doctrine aflirms that divine love is completely and unalterably steadfast and perfect: “to say that God is impassible is again to ensure and accentuate his perfect goodness and unalterable ...
This volume will help pastors, college and seminary students, and all Christians who want to grow in their understanding of what the Bible teaches about salvation.
The first generation of Remonstrants, led by Simon Episcopius, followed Arminius's theology closely; this is nowhere clearer than in Episcopius's doctrine of original sin and inherited depravity. Like his mentor, Episcopius adamantly ...
It is not unlimited , unconditioned , or sovereign , like God's freedom . In that sense , God is the only free being that ... 13 Clark H. Pinnock , “ Responsible Freedom and the Flow of Biblical History , ' in Grace Unlimited , ed .
Addressing what many evangelical Christians are concerned about today—so-called “new Calvinism,” a movement embraced by a generation labeled as “young, restless, Reformed” —Against Calvinism is the only book of its kind to offer ...
With succinct chapters, this is an eminently practical resource for any church leader, elder board, or new member seeking a foundational understanding of how the church should function.