Reflections on the Assassination of Charlie Kirk
by Matthew Steven Bracey and Phillip T. Morgan Charlie Kirk was assassinated precisely one week ago today. In this post, we reflect on this sad situation. Although articles on the Helwys Society Forum do not normally focus on current events, this one demands our attention because no current event in recent memory has so impacted—so traumatized—the people with whom we talk daily as this one has. We hope these few thoughts provide some...
Examining the Language of “Election” in the New Testament (2/2)
My previous article examined the language of “election” in the New Testament in relation to the believer’s salvation, arguing that God has elected individual believers in Christ from eternity past by His foreknowing their faith unto the end of eternal life. This article treats the language of election more broadly. The first portion of this second article concerns the believer’s election as well, focusing particularly on the topics of...
Examining the Language of “Election” in the New Testament (1/2)
In a previous article, I examined the language of “foreknowledge” in the New Testament; that article introduced a series in which I am considering the Biblical language of “foreknowledge,” “election,” and “predestination” within a Reformed Arminian, Free Will Baptist framework. The following two posts turn to election. The language of election (or choosing) appears with much more frequency in the New Testament compared to that of...
HSF Conversations: The Silmarillion (part 1/2)
In this edition of Conversations, Matthew Steven Bracey and Phillip T. Morgan discuss The Silmarillion. Topics covered include an overview of the book and its place in the Middle Earth mythos, its significance as a work of fantasy, why they enjoy the book, tips for how to read the book, and some of its major themes. If you enjoy Tolkien or The Silmarillion or would like to know more about this work, we commend this conversation to...
Examining the Language of “Foreknowledge” in the New Testament
Christian Doctrines is one of my favorite courses to teach at Welch College. This course introduces students to the core doctrines of the Christian faith from a Reformed Arminian and Free Will Baptist perspective. One of my favorite lectures to give concerns the doctrines of foreknowledge, election, and predestination. Some (not all) of my Arminian and Calvinist students alike are surprised when I tell them I believe in these...
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