Calvinism

THE TULIP: The Petals and the Sepals (Leaves)

By Ronnie W. Rogers / May 22, 2013 / Comments Off on THE TULIP: The Petals and the Sepals (Leaves)

Before you make the TULIP your flower of choice, consider it in full bloom. TULIP is used acronymically to succinctly point out the major emphases of Calvinism. I well understand that the use of the TULIP does not fully illustrate the depth and breadth of Calvinism. I do understand that some believe the acronym has…

Think About IT: Calvinism Confuses the Issues

By Ronnie W. Rogers / May 17, 2013 / Comments Off on Think About IT: Calvinism Confuses the Issues

Recently, a Calvinist asked me the following question in an all too common fashion. He asked, “Are you saying that for God to be the perfect sum of love He must offer the gospel to all men equally? To give each and every man ever born equal access to the Word?” Here is my answer.…

An Apology to Dr. John Piper

By Ronnie W. Rogers / July 31, 2012 / Comments Off on An Apology to Dr. John Piper

The following is a copy of the letter that I sent to Dr. Piper regarding one of the quotes I used from him. I used the quote in a public way, and so in like manner is my apology. Dear Dr. Piper, My name is Ronnie W. Rogers, and I am writing to you in…

A Response to Bloggers on SBC Today

By Ronnie W. Rogers / July 27, 2012 / Comments Off on A Response to Bloggers on SBC Today

As noted earlier, SBC Today published an interview with me regarding my book, Reflections of a Disenchanted Calvinist, as well as a four part series on my chapter entitled “The Lamb’s Book of Life: who’s in and who’s out? As you can imagine, there were many responses. The editor of SBC Today has been kind…

Six Part Series on Reflections of a Disenchanted Calvinist

By Ronnie W. Rogers / July 24, 2012 / Comments Off on Six Part Series on Reflections of a Disenchanted Calvinist

sbctoday.com published a two part interview with me about the book. This was followed by a four part series on my chapter entitled “The Lamb’s Book of Life: who’s in and who’s out? There are some pretty good discussions between Calvinists and those that are not. The articles ran July 16th through July 21st. Check…

Think About IT: When a Critique Is NOT a Critique

By Ronnie W. Rogers / July 20, 2012 / Comments Off on Think About IT: When a Critique Is NOT a Critique

Recently, James White, a very strong Calvinist presented what he packaged as a critique of Reflections of A Disenchanted Calvinist on his Radio program. He spent an hour “critiquing” it. I was hopeful for a serious review from the Calvinist position, but I was disappointed. I am grateful to Peter Lumpkins, who operates sbc tomorrow,…

Reflections of a Disenchanted Calvinist: The Disquieting Realities of Calvinism

By Ronnie W. Rogers / February 7, 2012 / Comments Off on Reflections of a Disenchanted Calvinist: The Disquieting Realities of Calvinism

My latest book has finally reached the point of publication. Although I do not think that reading the introduction of a book, including my other two, is critical to understand it, this book is an exception. To fully understand the format, terms used, and the spirit in which I wrote the book, it is essential…

Calvinism and Regeneration: A Response

By Ronnie W. Rogers / December 13, 2006 / Comments Off on Calvinism and Regeneration: A Response

Joining a Bible Church,  Calvinism-regeneration-etc-3-23-06.pdf

Calvinism, Major and Minor Terms, A Response . . .

By Ronnie W. Rogers / December 13, 2006 / Comments Off on Calvinism, Major and Minor Terms, A Response . . .

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