Archive for Regeneration

For a while now, I’ve wanted to do a series on the five points of Calvinism, or at least, in my own words, answer the question: “What is Calvinism?”   The wait is over, and my brief (for me) explanation of Calvinism is ready.   You can check it out at my…

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Despite what many have said or heard, Calvinism does not negate or downplay evangelism. Charles Spurgeon, George Whitefield, William Carey, and Adoniram Judson were not exceptions to the rule. Rather, they are simply some noteworthy examples of evangelists and preachers who were both Calvinistic in theology and evangelistic in practice….

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Perhaps you are familiar with this parable concerning the difficulties of affirming both man’s free will and God’s all-encompassing sovereignty. A sign above the door to Heaven boldly proclaims “Whosoever will may come!” However, once through Heaven’s gates, an astute observer will notice that the flip side of the sign…

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Calvinists and non-Calvinists alike agree that unregenerate man is dead in his sins. He is lost and blind–even captive. In short, he needs help! And Christ provides the help. So far, so good, yet a fork in the road lies just ahead. One group (Calvinists) insists such a man needs…

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Okay! Pardon my puns. This post will point you to a defense of monergism that is written by a beliver indewelt by the Spirit (hence it is a “synergistic” defense). What is “monergism”? John Hendryx who heads up Monergism.com (perhaps the best online resource for all things Calvinism–or for theology…

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