I rather choose to term grace invincible, than irresistible. –John Newton John Newton is not alone in his desire to retitle the doctrine of irresistible grace. Many after Newton have preferred the phrase “effectual calling” simply because calling grace “irresistible”… Continue Reading
When we think about what Christ accomplished on the cross we really have three options. One option is that Jesus died in the place of every single person. This would, then, mean that either Christ failed in his intended plan… Continue Reading
Imagine, you’re driving by a terrible accident on the highway. Do you look? Or do you turn away? I’m the guy who looks. When you tell me not to look down I can’t help myself. When you say, “Gross, look… Continue Reading
For the month of May we will be looking at the humble Calvinism of John Newton. I’ve structured our month around the TULIP, but truthfully that is a bit unhelpful. Newton seldom thought in terms of the TULIP. Listen to… Continue Reading