Category: Thomas Schreiner

Thomas Schreiner and Bruce Ware: The Calvinists’ False Dichotomy

            Calvinists Thomas Schreiner and Bruce Ware edited a book in which prominent Calvinists contributed chapters on the various difficulties that plague their Calvinism. The book is titled Still Sovereign: Contemporary Perspectives on Election, Foreknowledge, and Grace.1  Schreiner and Ware wrote the preface and introduction. In the introduction, they write, “…we are convinced that the … Continue reading Thomas Schreiner and Bruce Ware: The Calvinists’ False Dichotomy →

The Matter of Western v. Eastern Logic: Thomas Schreiner Affirms and Denies Logic

Introduction Calvinist Thomas Schreiner wrote an essay titled, “Does Romans 9 Teach Individual Election unto Salvation?”[1]  In it, Schreiner demonstrates on the one hand that he affirms the authoritative role of logic in human thought and biblical interpretation, yet denies its role in assessing his own theology. Allow me to explain. In a section of … Continue reading The Matter of Western v. Eastern Logic: Thomas Schreiner Affirms and Denies Logic →

Eric Hankins and Leighton Flowers: Logic Demands We Reject Calvinism

Reprobation: 'A Horrible Decree' According to Calvinism, unconditional election is God’s predetermination of who will be saved.  The logical corollary to this is called the doctrine of reprobation or preterition.  The reprobate are all those who are not unconditionally elected to salvation and therefore will not be saved.  Calvinist R. C. Sproul describes reprobation as … Continue reading Eric Hankins and Leighton Flowers: Logic Demands We Reject Calvinism →