One of the most persistent accusations leveled against Reformed theology is that God is unjust for allowing Adam’s sin to propagate to his offspring without their consent. The objection is usually framed emotionally: “How is it fair for me to be condemned for a choice I didn’t make?” Of course, we should already recognize that … Continue reading Is Original Sin Fair? A Virtual Consent View
Introduction Few theological issues today provoke as much discussion as the question of who constitutes the true “people of God.” In recent years, renewed interest in Christian Zionism and support for the modern nation-state of Israel has led many to affirm that national Israel remains God’s uniquely chosen people with distinct covenant promises yet to … Continue reading The People of God: Always More Than an Ethnic Nation
“God is not double-minded. He can decree one thing and desire another, because He has layers of purposes.” 0 — John Piper Many Christians wrestle with a tension in Scripture. On one hand, it says that God "desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth" (1 Tim 2:4) … Continue reading Does God Want All to be Saved? Calvinism and the Two Wills of God
If anything affecting someone's salvation can be finally controlled by the action, inaction, or governing parameters of God, then God is ultimately sovereign over salvation, and Calvinism is essentially true. In other words, if we prod into the reasons for someone’s salvation, and the conversation ends up with a statement beginning with “because God…”, Calvinism … Continue reading Calvinism is True “Because God…”
The Middle Ground 