This article will take a look into a well-referenced passage regarding Calvinism. Rather than recovering evidence of a pre-history action what I found has melded hand in glove what I have previously established.
Month: November 2016
TULIP: Introduction to The Doctrine of Unconditional Election
In this article, we’ll look at the second petal of the TULIP, that of the doctrine of Unconditional Election.
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Acts 24:15 and Paul’s Lack of Confidence
Does the use of the word “hope” in Acts 24:16 tell us Paul held some uncertainty in the future resurrection? Let’s take a look.
Historical Exegesis of 1 Timothy 2:4
In-between articles concerning the TULIP I will be taking a look at various objections to certain Scriptures from those who hold to reformed theology. Our first verse is 1 Timothy 2:4.
Examining the Doctrine of Total Depravity
Our look into the five doctrines of the TULIP begins with Total Depravity and the view that man is completely and hopelessly lost on his own.
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Bible Contradictions: Did Jesus Fear Death?
The critics claim to have found evidence of Jesus fearing death. Could they be right?
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TULIP and the Doctrine of Calvinism: Introduction and Summary
The theology of the reformation has been a topic of personal study the past few weeks. Calvinism and Arminianism have been pitted against each other numerous times, some I would dare say leaving more confused or bewildered because of it. Both of these doctrines have caused their fair share of fear, awe, uncertainty, and tears, so I shall attempt to hopefully clear a few things up with a series looking at each doctrine of the acronym TULIP along with examining the verses used for and against them. This post will serve as a summary of this series so links will be posted here at the time of completion.
Perseverance of the Saints
Additional verses and passages examined will be included as they are completed.
An important summary of each interpretation of the concept of predestination can be found in Glenn Millar’s article here.
