Tag: Christianity

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 →

Helm, Calvin, and Castellio: The Battle for Reason and Common Sense in Interpretation

Here is a clickable outline of the sections in this post. IntroductionCalvin on 'Two Wills in God' and Castellio's ResponseWhat Do You Think of Calvin's 'Two Wills in God' Explanation?Calvin Bans Reason, Moral Intuition, and Common Sense From His HermeneuticCalvinism is Exegetically and Philosophically FlawedCalvin: 'Particular Providence' and More On The 'Two Wills in God'Helm … Continue reading Helm, Calvin, and Castellio: The Battle for Reason and Common Sense in Interpretation →

Acts 18:10 : Pastor Josh Howerton’s Confusion Concerning Predestination / PART 2

In PART 1 of this paper, I provided the reasons why Josh Howerton's Calvinist interpretation of Acts 18:10 could not be the meaning of this text. It could not be referring to the Calvinist definition of predestination, which was Howerton's explanation of this verse. Here, I want to provide what I believe is the correct … Continue reading Acts 18:10 : Pastor Josh Howerton’s Confusion Concerning Predestination / PART 2 →

Acts 18:10: Pastor Josh Howerton’s Confusion Concerning Predestination / PART 1

Introduction In his June 30, 2025, "Soteriology 101" podcast, Leighton Flowers critiqued a sermon by Josh Howerton, the senior pastor of Lakepointe Church in Rockwall, TX. The podcast is titled, "Acts 18:10 is NOT teaching Calvinism." To establish the context for my remarks below, I encourage you to take time to listen to Leighton's podcast … Continue reading Acts 18:10: Pastor Josh Howerton’s Confusion Concerning Predestination / PART 1 →

A Christian’s Reflections on an Election in America

This article was first published in February 2021. My main purpose was to highlight the corruption of the 2020 election by the Democrats to prevent President Trump from being elected to serve a second term, his first term being from 2016 - 2020. The facts of this article recount how the 2020 election was stolen … Continue reading A Christian’s Reflections on an Election in America →

Christian Reflections on the Present Turmoil in America

Please listen to this timeless message by Billy Graham on racism and the gospel of Jesus Christ.  This sermon, titled “God and the Color of Man’s Skin,” was preached in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1965 during a time of racial unrest and the civil rights movement in the United States. In this sermon, Billy preaches with clarity … Continue reading Christian Reflections on the Present Turmoil in America →