Category Archives: Calvinism V Wesleyanism

The N. T. On Faith And Works by Dr. Ben Witherington

Posted on 19 July 2013 by Islwyn

“Yes, the Bible is clear enough that salvation is not a human self-help program. Yes, it makes clear that apart from God’s grace no one can be saved. Yes, it stresses that we are converted by grace through faith, and … Continue reading →

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Justification and Sanctification: Both Are Acts Of God

Posted on 25 April 2013 by Islwyn

Methodism has had its influence in early Adventism when it comes to Justification and Sanctification. What do those terms mean for the believer? Dr. Ben Witherington explains in 7 minutes in, ‘Why I’m A Wesleyan Evangelical’ 

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Anthony Hoekema, Adventists And Walter Martin, Part II

Posted on 31 October 2012 by Islwyn

p. 561. Is Seventh-day Adventism a Non-Christian Cult? Following from the last post, Walter Martin takes up Anthony Hoekema again on page 561 of his book, ‘The Kingdom of the Cults’. To quote Martin fully, p.561. We earlier mentioned Dr. … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace And Our Free Will

Posted on 1 December 2011 by Islwyn

We have dealt with the ‘Law of God’ in previous posts but now what is meant by ‘Grace’ and Prevenient Grace, and Irresistible Grace? And what is Common Grace? Are some people ‘predestined’ for God’s kingdom and others predestined to … Continue reading →

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