The doctrine often referred to as “once saved, always saved” (also called “eternal security”) is widely held among some branches of evangelical Christianity. It teaches that once a person is truly saved, they can never lose...
In an age of individualism, many people ask, “Why should I join a church?” Some believe they can follow Jesus without belonging to a local congregation. Others see church as optional—perhaps a helpful supplement to faith but not essential. However...
Introduction The doctrine of election is one of the most significant and debated topics in Christian theology. It addresses how and why God chooses individuals or groups for salvation. Two major views on election are the Augustinian doctrine of...
As to be expected (which is wonderful), I received a question about Romans 9:10–33 in response to this post. Here’s my response. While Calvinists interpret Romans 9:10–33 as a definitive affirmation of unconditional election—God choosing...
In today’s individualistic culture, many professing Christians believe they can have a relationship with Christ while remaining unaffiliated with any church. However, the historic and biblical understanding of salvation affirms that being a member...
In a culture driven by clarity, precision, and control, the idea of mystery can feel foreign—especially in worship. Yet at the very center of Christian faith lies an encounter with the divine that defies comprehension: the infinite God...
(I was blocked out of my own account because of security adjustments made by one of my plugins. Sorry for the blackout!) Growing up in south Jersey I had access to some of the best Italian food on the planet. Even though my family isn’t Italian, we...
Many in the Reformed tradition criticize NT Wright for his interpretation of the Pauline doctrine of Justification. Listen in as Tom Wright debates the issue with James White.
There was a criticism raise against my book by an amazon reviewer specifically on my treatment of the doctrine of election (and predestination). Here, NT Wright speaks to the criticism. With this, SFP never claims to have the scope to go into great...
This is a warning that this post is a bit more academic. Read at your own risk! Living in Haiti has forced me to develop a deeper theology of suffering. Suffering has been at the center of my thinking for the past number of years and has become the...