Rethinking Apologetics for Students
I’ve often said that modern youth ministry puts the right emphasis in two places: evangelism and apologetics. While other areas and elements of youth ministry are debatable, there is hardly a youth group I know that doesn’t consistently emphasize these areas—and rightfully so. In many ways, evangelism and apologetics represent the foundational dimension of a student’s faith. How a student is able to articulate and share their faith...
Arminian and Baptist: Explorations of a Theological Tradition: A Book Review
by Tim Campbell For many years, Arminianism has struggled to assume an accepted place at the theological table. The primary reason is not that Arminianism has simply been trumped by the popularity of Calvinism, but that many scholars hold a very limited and biased view of Jacobus Arminius and his theological progenies. In addition, only a few Arminians have attempted to articulate a full-orbed examination of Arminianism, particularly...
Arminian and Baptist: Explorations in a Theological Tradition: A Book Review
by Dustin Walters Many view Jacobus Arminius with an inaccurate perspective, interpreting his theology as some form of semi- or outright Pelagianism. This common error among Calvinists and others stems from a refusal to interact with Arminius’ actual writings. Dr. J. Matthew Pinson provides readers with a healthy corrective to the mainstream understanding of Arminius’ theology in Arminian and Baptist: Explorations in a Theological...
Arminian and Baptist: An Interview with Matt Pinson
Arminianism has enjoyed something of a renewal of interest in theological discussions in the last decade. This interest has been embodied in the publication of a host of diverse books. Roger Olson’s Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities (2006) was an influential title that got many asking questions about Arminianism. His work has been followed by other historical and theological titles, including Arminius Speaks (2010), God’s Twofold...
Responding to Intolerance: Life Transformation
Increasingly we find ourselves in an America that doesn’t share our Christian beliefs.[1] In fact, it doesn’t simply not share them; it refuses even to tolerate them. The Obergefell decision has recently held that the Fourteenth Amendment protects so-called same-sex marriage rights, further pitting sexual freedom against religious freedom. And now courts jail those who refuse to issue marriage licenses, while also finding Christian...
Life, Ministry, and More with Dr. Robert Picirilli (Part 2)
by Zach Maloney & Jarred Taylor On Monday, we posted Part 1 of Jarred Taylor’s interview with Dr. Picirilli. In today’s post, we conclude this wide-ranging interview. ______________________ JT: You also talk about the narrative account of Jesus and the rich young ruler in the book. What significance does this story have for how we should view discipleship? RP: The rich young ruler asked Jesus, “Teacher, what good deed must I do to...
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