Keith Throop Atonement, Calvinism, Well-Meant Offer of the Gospel

Review of David Allen’s The Extent of the Atonement

Recently Jeff Johnson posted a review of The Extent of the Atonement: A Historical and Critical Review by David Allen at the Founders Ministries blog. Jeff offers a succinct description of the book, as well of the strengths and weaknesses he has identified in it. For example, when discussing the strengths of the book Jeff … Continue reading Review of David Allen’s The Extent of the Atonement

Keith Throop Atonement, Calvinism, Well-Meant Offer of the Gospel

Bob Schilling Reviews ‘He Died for Me’

In a Facebook thread earlier today, Bob Schilling posted this brief, but helpful, review of Jeff Johnson's most recent book He Died for Me: Having read the book, I'd recommend it to all as a title that challenges some modern assumptions among those who love the doctrines of grace. While defending the free offer of … Continue reading Bob Schilling Reviews ‘He Died for Me’

Keith Throop Atonement, Calvinism, Well-Meant Offer of the Gospel

He Died for Me by Jeff Johnson

Jeff Johnson's new book, He Died For Me, is now available in paperback. Jeff describes the book as essentially about an “in-house debate among Calvinists,” and that it is. But I think even non-Calvinists would learn a great deal from this book. It is an excellent introduction to the historical debate concerning the efficacy and … Continue reading He Died for Me by Jeff Johnson

Keith Throop Calvinism, Church History

Churches, Get a Calvinist Pastor! by Tom Nettles

Earlier today the Founders Ministries blog posted an article by Tom Nettles entitled Churches, Get a Calvinist Pastor! Here are the reasons Tom listed that churches should seek Calvinist pastors: 1. A Calvinist firmly believes in the divine inspiration of Scriptures. 2. A Calvinist firmly believes the biblical doctrine of the Trinity. 3. A Calvinist … Continue reading Churches, Get a Calvinist Pastor! by Tom Nettles

Keith Throop Calvinism, Hyper-Calvinism, Well-Meant Offer of the Gospel

Sam Waldron’s Interview with Dr. Curt Daniel on Hyper-Calvinism

Sam Waldron recently posted a four part blog series containing an interview with Curt Daniel concerning the issue of Hyper-Calvinism. Here are the links to each post: Interview with Dr. Curt Daniel (part 1 of 4) Interview with Dr. Curt Daniel (part 2 of 4) Interview with Dr. Curt Daniel (part 3 of 4) Interview … Continue reading Sam Waldron’s Interview with Dr. Curt Daniel on Hyper-Calvinism

Keith Throop Calvinism, Free Will, Jonathan Edwards, Reformed Theology, Systematic Theology

"Jonathan Edwards on Freedom of the Will" by Philip Fisk

Immanuel Baptist Church, where I serve as the primary teaching elder, has been privileged to support Phil and Cindy Fisk in their ministry at the Evangelical Theological Faculty (ETF) in Leuven, Belgium. May God bless their ministry and the ministry of ETF! Phil recently defended his doctoral dissertation at ETF, and you may watch his … Continue reading "Jonathan Edwards on Freedom of the Will" by Philip Fisk

Keith Throop Apologetics, Calvinism, Reformed Theology

James White Responds to Adam Harwood’s Challenge to Reformed Theology

Dr. Adam Harwood, the Associate Chair of Theology and the McFarland Chair of Theology at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary located in New Orleans, Louisiana, recently delivered a sermon at Truett-McConnell College, in which he directly challenged specific points of Calvinistic theology. In this sermon, it is my view that Dr. Harwood demonstrates -- to put … Continue reading James White Responds to Adam Harwood’s Challenge to Reformed Theology