Sources arguing for Arminianism?

[grandvizier1006]

I'm at a crossroads in my life where I am having to pick between Presbyterians and Nazarenes and which church to go to. As a result, I have to come to understand whether I believe in Calvinism or Arminianism, or maybe Molinism, which is more or less a third option that I think warrants examination.

Does anyone have any recommendations for arguments in favor of Arminianism against Calvinism? I have plenty of resources on the Calvinist side but less on the Arminian side.

 

[BobRyan]

I'm at a crossroads in my life where I am having to pick between Presbyterians and Nazarenes and which church to go to. As a result, I have to come to understand whether I believe in Calvinism or Arminianism, or maybe Molinism, which is more or less a third option that I think warrants examination.

Does anyone have any recommendations for arguments in favor of Arminianism against Calvinism? I have plenty of resources on the Calvinist side but less on the Arminian side.

I am on the Arminian side of that discussion.. not sure if this is the right place for me to say more about it.

We could start with Isaiah 5:4 and John 1:11

 

[Pavel Mosko]

I'm at a crossroads in my life where I am having to pick between Presbyterians and Nazarenes and which church to go to. As a result, I have to come to understand whether I believe in Calvinism or Arminianism, or maybe Molinism, which is more or less a third option that I think warrants examination.

Does anyone have any recommendations for arguments in favor of Arminianism against Calvinism? I have plenty of resources on the Calvinist side but less on the Arminian side.

Well as an Eastern Christian believer I like this little article.

Dialogue on Free Will & Determinism

 

[BBAS 64]

Good Day,

The Canons of Dort where a response the the statements of the Remonstrants.

The Canons themselves answer the points held by the Remonstants.

The Canons of Dort

In Him,

Bill

 

[renniks]

If you like books there's some available on the subject.
"Why I am not a Calvinist" by Jerry Walls and another fellow for example.

 

[BBAS 64]

If you like books there's some available on the subject.
"Why I am not a Calvinist" by Jerry Walls and another fellow for example.

Good Day, Renniks

Here is the complete video of the released version of the debate between two Calvinist professors , Bruce Ware and Tom Schreiner, and two Wesleyan scholars, Joe Dongell and Jerry Walls. The debate took place in 2001 in Lexington, KY.

 

[BBAS 64]

Good Day,

Classic Arminianism would never affirm the illogical presupposition of Molinism

 

[BobRyan]

God is the one that gives free will - and sustains it even in a world of sin - in that all are supernaturally enable to choose the Gospel "I will draw all mankind unto Me" John 12:32

 

[grandvizier1006]

Verses are helpful, but does anyone know of any good books arguing for Arminianism?

 

[BobRyan]

Verses are helpful, but does anyone know of any good books arguing for Arminianism?

While I like the Bible.

John 1:11, John 1:12

 

[SashaMaria]

The gentleman in this video is a Methodist and in this video called “A Biblical Alternative to Calvinism,” he makes a case for Armininism to a group of Methodists. He seems to recommend reading writings by John Wesley about Calvinism, and also works by a theologian called Ted Olson.

In his video prior to the above video, “Explaining Calvinism (to a bunch of Methodists)” he explains what he understands Calvinism teaches.

 

[BobRyan]

The gentleman in this video is a Methodist and in this video called “A Biblical Alternative to Calvinism,” he makes a case for Armininism to a group of Methodists.

But even so -- he makes it based on what is found in the Bible not merely based on opinions outside the Bible.

 

[The Liturgist]

Verses are helpful, but does anyone know of any good books arguing for Arminianism?

I will look into this for you assuming you want something Methodist or Wesleyan in orientation? I could refer you to Patristic writings which align with the Arminian perspective.

By the way as a general study on Methodist theological principles, the Oxford Handbook of Methodist Studies is very good. They also have a Handbook of Anglican Studies which pairs extremely well with it as it provides the context John Wesley was working in as a priest in the Church of England.