A simple argument against God’s universal salvific intent
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2008 under presentations and proofs • 16 comments • read it ⇒A basic argument, with commentary, in favor of the Calvinist view of election, and against the view that God purposes to save all people without exception.
The mechanics of salvation: a reply to Rhett Snell
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 under presentations • 6 comments • read it ⇒This post is part of a correspondence with kiwi blogger Rhett Snell on Calvinism. In it, I respond to some questions he has about (I) the nature and extent of the atonement; (II) total depravity and the nature of faith; and (III) God’s sovereignty and relationship to sin.
Thinking more clearly about the atonement
Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2007 under presentations • 2 comments • read it ⇒This post is part of a correspondence with Darryl Burling on the extent of the atonement. It re-examines a previous conclusion of mine in light of some criticisms forwarded by Darryl, and concludes that Darryl’s position is sound.
Thinking about the atonement
Posted on Thursday, October 25, 2007 under polemics • 6 comments • read it ⇒This is part of a correspondence between myself and Darryl Burling on the extent of the atonement. This post critiques some of Darryl’s original arguments for four and a half point Calvinism.