Category Archives: Critiquing Calvinism

Highlighting the troubled theology of Calvinism

Penal Substitutionary Atonement: An Internal Dialogue

Posted on August 4, 2021 by StriderMTB

Below is an internal dialogue in my own head over the theory of Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA). For what its worth I think the view can be partially valid, but only to the degree that God is not the Punisher. … Continue reading →

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Born again prior to faith? John Piper says “Yes.” Scripture says, “No.”

Posted on June 15, 2019 by StriderMTB

Are sinners “born again” as regenerated people before they believe in Christ or even have a single, God-fearing thought? What about Cornelius, the God-fearing Gentile in Acts 10 who had developed a long-standing reputation for being a devout man who … Continue reading →

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Was Paul unconditionally called? Paul did not think so and here is why.

Posted on May 20, 2019 by StriderMTB

Recently I saw something I never noticed before about Paul’s calling. Many Calvinists say Paul is an example of God’s unconditional salvation because he was a persecuting murdering. Moreover they say Paul’s call into ministry was likewise unconditonal and could … Continue reading →

Posted in Critiquing Calvinism | Tagged calvinism vs. arminianism | 38 Comments

Romans 9-11 Part 3: The hardening and blinding of national Israel

Posted on October 30, 2018 by StriderMTB

Romans 9–11 Part 3: The Hardening and Blinding of National Israel By StriderMTB How should we understand the hardening and blinding of Romans 11:7-8? Romans 9-11 Part 1 can be found here. Romans 9-11 Part 2 can be found … Continue reading →

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Romans 9-11 Part 2: The Thriving of Arminianism

Posted on May 18, 2018 by StriderMTB

Romans 9-11 Part 2: The Thriving of Arminianism and Declining of Calvinism By StriderMTB Introduction: Why is the gospel “first to the Jew” if (according to Calvinism) God hardened Jews so that they would not believe the gospel? At the … Continue reading →

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Romans 9-11 Part 1: Paul’s Battering Ram Against Limiting Salvation

Posted on April 5, 2018 by StriderMTB

Romans 9 Part 1: Paul’s Battering Ram Against Limiting Salvation By StriderMTB Introduction Lets begin with a multiple choice question. Is Romans 9 a theological explanation about: (A) God’s sovereign choice to limit salvation by unconditionally choosing to love some … Continue reading →

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An Arminian Analysis of Acts 13:48 as Covenant Transfer

Posted on May 29, 2017 by StriderMTB

Acts 13:48 is considered by many to be one of the strongest verses in defense of Calvinism’s view of individual election. We read, “And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and … Continue reading →

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1 John 5:10-11 The Death Knell of Calvinism

Posted on October 25, 2016 by StriderMTB

1 John 5:10-11 states: “Whoever believes in the Son of God accepts this testimony. Whoever does not believe God has made him out to be a liar, because they have not believed the testimony God has given about his Son. And this … Continue reading →

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John Calvin: Heresy Hunter with an Axe to Grind

Posted on April 27, 2015 by StriderMTB

“Does a fountain send forth at the same place both sweet and bitter water?” James 3:11 Did you know that John Calvin staunchly believed that executing unrepentant heretics was justified? Did you know that despite his reading of the New … Continue reading →

Posted in Critiquing Calvinism | Tagged heretics, John Calvin, John Calvin Genava, John Calvin tyrant, shocking beliefs of John Calvin | 36 Comments

Calvinism: The “Gumby” Theology

Posted on January 31, 2015 by StriderMTB

Gumby—a green clay humanoid character that can twist and turn to get out of every predicament. A great toy it makes; a great theologian it does not. There is no greater theological imperative today then to restore Christianity to a … Continue reading →

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