Episode 464: In 1817 Alexander Campbell wrote a circular letter for the churches within the Red Stone Baptist Association. Surprisingly, it contains a high view of divine sovereignty in election and reprobation. Also, there is a denial of Arminianism, as well as an implied agreement with John Calvin. Tune in as I read from this letter and get a sense of Campbell’s view on these biblical doctrines.
Monthly Archives: February 2024
Jim Palmer’s Fallacies
Episode 463: Ex-Christian Jim Palmer (not the baseball player) makes noise on social media. A couple of his lists came across my radar recently (14 Ways Christian Jesus Wrong, 15 Things the Misguided Religious Establishment Does Not Want You to Know). First, I demonstrate what is wrong with the one. Then, I demonstrate how he comes to the conclusions he does in that list. Finally, I expose the fundamental errors of deconversion through deconstruction as it relates to the Bible.
Free-Will According to Calvinism
Episode 462: I review Tracy Dugger’s article for Seeking the Old Paths, “Free-Will According to Calvinism.” I was hopeful for a definition (finally) of “free-will” within the framework of churches of Christ. Unfortunately, this article disappoints in several ways. Tune in as I work through the assumptions and shortcomings of this article while also providing an (Edwardsian) accounting of the will.
Alistair Begg’s Trans-Wedding Advice
Episode 461: Alistair Begg has come under fire in recent days because of comments he made wherein he advised a grandmother to attend her grandchild’s wedding to a transgender person. Naturally, this rankled the feathers of not a few Christians (which is good). In this episode, I give my take on Begg’s comments and review some of his remarks in response to his critics.
Live from the Pulpit 