A Note on the Passing of Theologian Thomas Oden
by W. Jackson Watts I was saddened, along with many others, to learn of the recent passing of Thomas Oden. Oden was arguably the most prolific, conservative Methodist theologian alive at the time of his death this past Thursday. Mark Tooley, a colleague of his, has published a short tribute to Oden at the…
Special Thursday Post: Pinson Interview at The Gospel Coalition
by Theological Commission Recently Commission Chairman Matt Pinson was featured in an interview at the Gospel Coalition, a well-known Reformed-evangelical organization known for their website, podcast, and national conference. In this interview, Pinson is given a platform to further articulate the unique theology of Free Will Baptists. We encourage our…
Who’s Afraid of the Word “Synergist”?
by Matthew Pinson A Theological Dirty Word Recently I’ve noticed that, over the past century, Arminians have increasingly used the word “synergist” to describe themselves, rather than seeing it as a negative epithet, as most Christian theologians have. I have blogged before here about how Arminians are “not necessarily synergists,”…
Individual Election, Corporate Election, and Arminianism
by Matthew Pinson There is a flurry of activity at present from quarters in the Arminian theological community on the doctrine of corporate election. The exponents of this view are able and must be reckoned with, both by Calvinists and Arminians who emphasize the individual, personal nature of…
Announcement: The 2016 Theological Symposium
by Commission The Commission for Theological Integrity is pleased to announce its plans for the annual Theological Symposium later this fall. The 2016 program will be held on the campus of Welch College on October 24 and 25. This year’s theme is “The Theological Legacy of F. Leroy…