On the atonement, part 6: universal atonement fails to actually accomplish redemption for anyone
Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 under papers • 12 comments • read it ⇒In this series, I forward a considered case for a universal atonement, presenting what I find to be the most compelling arguments for it, defining what exactly it entails, and interacting with the most common and persuasive objections against it.
This is part 6 of 6, in which I consider and confute the objection that a universal atonement would not actually secure or guarantee salvation for anyone.
On the distinction between saving and non-saving faith
Posted on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 under presentations • no comments • read it ⇒A clarification of my previous comments regarding the difference between the belief of a saved Christian, and the belief of an unsaved reprobate.
The purpose of regeneration revisited
Posted on Monday, March 23, 2009 under polemics • 1 comment • read it ⇒Was I mistaken about the purpose of regeneration? A response to Ben at Arminian Perspectives, defending my position and refuting his objections.
What purpose does regeneration serve?
Posted on Friday, March 20, 2009 under presentations • 6 comments • read it ⇒What is the purpose of regeneration, if God can direct the will of man in any direction he chooses? Why must God regenerate a sinner to create faith in him—could he not just control his will so that he believes? A question from Ben at Arminian Perspectives, answered.
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.
Who are the Christians? Part 2: faith and salvation
Posted on Friday, July 20, 2007 under papers • 1 comment • read it ⇒Continued from part 1 «
Now, it must be acknowledged that faith, in and of itself, is a very simple thing. It requires very little knowledge. For Paul says,
Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if [...]