tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5021346565171482910.post2529912338994991732..comments2023-05-26T10:55:27.696-04:00Comments on Jc_Freak: Molinism, Calvinism, and I CorinthiansJc_Freak:http://www.blogger.com/profile/14780031497091443526noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5021346565171482910.post-61382598767991057222012-12-15T20:37:56.623-05:002012-12-15T20:37:56.623-05:00I see your point. You are absolutely right in poin...I see your point. You are absolutely right in pointing this out to me. It should read "God never allows us to be tempted beyong our ability to resist". Jc_Freak:https://www.blogger.com/profile/14780031497091443526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5021346565171482910.post-22950341502500765702012-12-15T18:55:59.624-05:002012-12-15T18:55:59.624-05:00I realize you might consider this a small thing bu...I realize you might consider this a small thing but you've made a misstatement about God and temptation. God does not tempt anyone,<br /><br />"Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone." James 1:13 NKJV<br /><br />God will allow us to come under temptation since He does not remove us from the influence of Satan, but He does not tempt us. He does allow testing of our faith, and as such He does make a way to escape those things we can't handle.Quartermasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5021346565171482910.post-11812766238814144092012-10-11T14:33:22.924-04:002012-10-11T14:33:22.924-04:00I agree, though Arminian theology is certianly a b...I agree, though Arminian theology is certianly a better resource for defending Arminianism. Jc_Freak:https://www.blogger.com/profile/14780031497091443526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5021346565171482910.post-7764733938810651832012-10-11T11:23:13.600-04:002012-10-11T11:23:13.600-04:00Good post. I enjoyed Dr. Olson's book though ...Good post. I enjoyed Dr. Olson's book though some felt that it was just a repeat of his book Arminian Theology.The Seeking Disciplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10850752852586928341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5021346565171482910.post-60749903906164327352012-09-18T14:50:32.227-04:002012-09-18T14:50:32.227-04:00The historic use of the term "Doctrines of Gr... The historic use of the term "Doctrines of Grace" is well established. And that is exactly what they are: reformed doctrines pertaining to the grace of God.<br /><br /> The notion of middle knowledge itself does not contradict Calvinism and we do not have a grievance against it other than it is superfluous; all of God's knowledge can be relegated to either being "natural" or "free." The problem lies with the insertion of libertarian free-will into the equation in relation to the acceptance of the gospel, which is precisely what Molinism does. Now you have a system that places God's decree to elect and save any particular individual logically posterior to that individual's choice to accept Christ. This is a flat denial of Unconditional Election and Irresistible Grace, two of Calvinism's central pillars. At this point the two groups are mutually exclusive. The "Molinist Calvinist" you met must simply have been confused.<br /><br /> I've had time to look at some other blog posts of yours. Quite enjoyable. :) Thanks for sharing your thoughts!<br /><br />Peace,<br />KalebAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5021346565171482910.post-70396584685703117262012-09-18T03:05:57.718-04:002012-09-18T03:05:57.718-04:00I have a met a Monlinist Calvinist before, once. I...I have a met a Monlinist Calvinist before, once. I do agree that that most Monlinists tend to be Arminian.<br /><br />As far as the doctrines of grace being in direct contradiction to the sympathies of a Molinist, I would have to first say that I reject that term for Calvinism. Second, while I do agree that the average Calvinism would see no need for Monlinism (and thus I agree with you), I do not think that the notion of middle knowledge actually contradicts Calvinism at all. Jc_Freak:https://www.blogger.com/profile/14780031497091443526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5021346565171482910.post-7872025943907512232012-09-17T12:57:00.282-04:002012-09-17T12:57:00.282-04:00Thanks for posting!
I've not yet had the pl... Thanks for posting! <br /> I've not yet had the pleasure of reading Roger Olson's book, but I find the conjunction of Molinism with Calvinism fascinating. I'm not aware of a single theologian who would accept the label of a "Molinist Calvinist." Are you? <br /> Molinism, in fact, is a Jesuit philosophy spawned from the Romish counter-reformation. It was specifically constructed to oppose the monergistic soteriology of the Reformers and the main proponents of Molinism nowadays are Arminians with above-average philosophical training. The Doctrines of Grace are in direct conflict with the sympathies of a Molinist, so I do not understand how the title of "Molinist Calvinist" could be accurate on any level.<br /><br /> Peace,<br /> KalebAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com