Symposium Recap: Reflections on Arminius’s Doctrine of Individual Election
by Kevin L. Hester In his presentation, “Reflections on Arminius’s Doctrine of Individual Election,” J. Matthew Pinson, president of Welch College, introduced his personal reflections on the nature of predestination and its placement in modern Arminian theological circles. At the heart of his discussion is the common misconception…
Symposium Recap: Jesse Owens on the English General Baptists
by Rodney Holloman Jesse Owens’ excellent presentation at the 2017 Symposium countered the “ahistorical” assertion that all seventeenth-century Arminians were rationalists. This seemingly unchallenged dogma is represented as he takes issue with (among others) Richard Muller and his book God, Creation, and Providence in the Thought of Jacob…
Why Arminians Should Celebrate Reformation 500
by Theological Commission Commission Chairman Matt Pinson was asked by the Gospel Coalition to write an article on why Arminians should celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. The article was published on the Gospel Coalition website on October 30. Why Arminians Should Celebrate Reformation 500…
2017 Symposium in Review
We recently enjoyed an excellent symposium. In subsequent weeks, we will be providing summaries, video content, and further reflection on the presentations given at our meeting. For today, enjoy Jesse Owens’ excellent paper on the English General Baptists. Jesse Owens: English General Baptists: The Arminian Anti-rationalists…
Commission Blog Content Returns Soon
by Theological Commission Regular blog content from the Commission for Theological Integrity will return soon. In the meantime, the Commission reminds readers of the annual Symposium to be held on the campus of Welch College in Gallatin, Tennessee. Sessions will begin on the evening of October 23, and…