Comments on: Why I Am a Calvinist (Part 3)

By: Derek Iannelli-Smith

Derek Iannelli-Smith — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:03:59 +0000

I am trying to obtain the word doc you mentioned both in your post above and at the SC last year on “The History and Theology of Calvinism.” I apologize, but it appears that the link does not work. Can I obtain a copy of the word doc?

By: Kubecki.com » Blog Archive » Random Thoughts - 03/26/2007

Kubecki.com » Blog Archive » Random Thoughts - 03/26/2007 — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 22:21:27 +0000

[...] Phil Johnson is now on part 5 of his series about why he’s a Calvinist. Part 3 had some very good book recommendations, as well. [...]

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 14:47:53 +0000

When reading in “Calvinism #2″ that Arminians believe that they can lose their salvation, I wondered what classification those of us who are not “Calvinists”, but believe that once adopted into the family of God we cannot be “unadopted”, would fall into.
Also, these articles seem to be much more for those who are already well-educated in Calvinist theology, precepts, authors, and more. They seem to require viewers to study many other sources, in order to grasp what the author is writing about.

By: jsb

jsb — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 02:37:33 +0000

Jay, despite the Charismatic spots, isn’t Grudem usually held up as an able defender of election (as defined by Calvinism)? Cottrell’s book covers much of the same territory as Grudem’s, from the other perspective, which is why I said “anti-Grudem.” In the relevant sections, Grudem cites Cottrell most. In any event, whatever one thinks of Grudem, I was mainly extolling the virtues of Cottrell for those who want to look at a good Arminian systematic theology.

By: Why I am a Calvinist, Part 3 « The Expositor

Why I am a Calvinist, Part 3 « The Expositor — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:54:13 +0000

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By: Jay

Jay — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:04:12 +0000

jsb – quick question: What does Grudem have to do with Calvinism or election to the extent that you would label the best Arminian argument “anti-Grudem”? Grudem is Third Wave Charismatic. While he might espouse the doctrine of election in his systematic theology, I sincerely doubt he has written the best defense of it available…? Though that could just be my prejudice against his charismatic error.

By: Pulpit Magazine

Pulpit Magazine — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:14:09 +0000

Click here to download the entire syllabus by Curt Daniel (in Microsoft Word format). This is a monster document, jammed with useful information.

By: jsb

jsb — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 21:32:26 +0000

I noted some time ago that Olson’s book was on Phil’s reading list, and that added to my already abundant respect for Mr. Johnson. Clearly he’s as interested in being fair about Arminianism as he is in defending his own views. A good lesson for all.

Olson’s book, IMO, is not so much a defense of Arminianism as it is a corrective for some baseless charges often flung at it. For that reason, it is the first book I would recommend to Calvinists who truly want to understand Arminianism.

And for those who want to dig even deeper, here are a few other recommendations:

- The Works of John Fletcher, especially his answers to Toplady.

- Grace, Faith, Free Will by Robert E. Picirilli, a strong and clear presentation of Reformation Arminianism.

- The best Arminian theologian today, IMO, is Jack Cottrell. He has a systematic theology that is sort of the anti-Grudem on this topic, The Faith Once for All.

- And if you really want to be challenged, and are prepared to have the top of your head blown off (which you will be able to recover, if it be God’s will) you may study Cottrell’s two-volume commentary on the Book of Romans, from College Press.

By: David Ponter

David Ponter — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 16:29:28 +0000

G’day Phil,

I have resumed my polemic against hypercalvinism of the Gillite to PRC varieties. I have been posting primary source quotations on general love, and common grace. As well I have been comparing and contrasting Gill and the PRC with folk like Calvin, Turretin, and Owen, et al, on the Free Offer. A secondary goal in doing that is to rebut the idea that “offer” was used by the Reformed to denote some sort of mere presentation or setting forth; which is clearly untrue.

It’s been good. I’ve been digging up all my old photocopies and research data which has been buried for almost a decade now. The final ‘knowledge based’ on general love, common grace and the free offer should be quite substantial when I am done. The key subject headers at the blog are General Love, Common Grace and John Calvin.

Remember when I first posted on Stamper’s old list, the three things I am interested in. That still basically holds good, only now my interests have become more focused. Those were the good old days. Send me an email or give me a call sometime.

Take care
David

By: Chris Bruynzeel

Chris Bruynzeel — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 16:18:38 +0000

Hi Nate

Thanks for the link… here’s more info

Good Books [Conservative Relg.]
Curt Daniel, Ph.D.
2456 E. Devonshire Rd.
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-8770
members.aol.com/goodbooks7/

Thanks again – to all of you at Grace/Masters Sem!

in Christ
chris