Ronnie W. Rogers
Commenting on Paul’s words in Romans 9, John Calvin candidly explains, “He concludes that God has mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth (Rom 9:18). You see how he refers both to the mere pleasure of God. Therefore, if we cannot assign any reason for his bestowing mercy on…
In order for Calvinists to maintain their theory of unconditional election, they must violate the Apostle John’s stated purpose for writing his Gospel and his clear emphasis upon salvation by believing alone, which is available to every person, rather than Calvinism’s supposed unconditional election of chosen ones. I am looking at two failures of the…
In order for Calvinists to maintain their theory of unconditional election, they must violate the Apostle John’s stated purpose for writing his gospel and his clear emphasis upon salvation by believing alone, which is available to every person, rather than Calvinism’s supposed unconditional election of chosen ones. I will look at the following two…
The protestors in Minneapolis, for example, are not legally protesting; they are rioting and breaking several laws. Anarchist behavior, such as impeding law enforcement, recklessly endangering others with cars, and throwing objects at them, protecting lawbreakers, and destroying private and government property, is not a protected right, but is, in fact, breaking the law; they…
I have incalculable affections to share with one bride. I have a million dreams to be fulfilled with one love. I have two eyes for just one woman. I have one treasure in my hopes for tomorrow. I have thoughts for only one smile to which to awaken. I have two hands to hold only…
In the book Removing the Stain of Racism from the Southern Baptist Convention, Dr. Jarvis J. Williams contributes a chapter entitled “Biblical Steps Toward Removing the Stain of Racism from the Southern Baptist Convention.”[1] That he is a scholar is evident in his chapter. I did find myself in agreement with some things he said…
The standard belief in Calvinism is that God endowed humanity with compatible moral freedom (or other equally deterministic views, such as synchronic contingency, as in Richard Muller) rather than with libertarian freedom, as Extensivists believe (those who reject Calvinism). [1] There are many problems related to this belief, but an ever-present one is that it…
Grant that I would confess unguardedly to You since You know my sin more fully than it shall ever be known by me (1 John 1:9). Grant that I shall confess unhesitatingly and not suffer the loss of one moment of fellowship with You (1 Cor 1:9).
On Christmas, we give thanks and celebrate Christ humbling himself and being born a baby boy in order to die for the sins of the world (John 1:29). That is the greatest gift and message of Christmas; may Christ’s humility, which made the Christmas message possible, be seen in us. “Have this attitude in yourselves…
Since I coined the term Extensivism, let me briefly explain what I mean by it before comparing it with Calvinism. Extensivism Is the belief that man was created in the image of God with otherwise choice and that God’s salvation plan is comprehensive, involving an all-inclusive unconditional offer of salvation and eternal security of the…