Author: Tony Arsenal

As I have commented in the past, there is a raging battle going on right now on the subject of the Trinity. I tried to break it down for the average person, both in writing and on a recent podcast. I commented in the podcast that those who hold to EFS are still brothers and… Continue reading Heresy and Matters of First Importance

I live in the United States of America. In 1776 the British Colonies declared their independence from the crown and fought hard to obtain it. July 4th is the day we celebrate that independence, and on that day there are great reflections on freedom, liberty, and independence. However, today I want to reflect on something… Continue reading Reflections on Freedom

For those who are involved in the Christian blogging community, there has been a battle raging in the past week or so regarding the EFS (Eternal Functional Subordination) or ERAS (Eternal Relations of Authority and Submission) positions. These positions are views of the relationship between the Father and particularly the Son, although the Father-Spirit relationship… Continue reading The ERAS/EFS Controversy

There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And he answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you… Continue reading Unless You Repent – Luke 13:1-5

Augustine on the Christian Life is an entry in the Theologians on the Christian Life series, published by Crossway. This entry, written by Gerald Bray, focuses on the 3rd and 4th-century bishop, Augustine of Hippo. The Theologians on the Christian Life series is a combination of biography and historical theology. Each entry includes a chapter covering the… Continue reading Review of “Augustine on the Christian Life” by Gerald Bray (Wheaton: Crossway, 2015)

Recently, Zack Hunt posted an article in which he expresses his disdain and disgust for the Calvinist model of Divine Agency. He makes the strong statement that this model is “blasphemy against the Spirit disguised as systematic theology” and that the reason it is a “portrayal of God as a serial child rapist, unabashed murderer,… Continue reading A Calvinst Prayer for Zack Hunt

I have been asked to engage a brief, four-part series on the subject of Common Grace. This concept, which is present in every Christian tradition to lesser or greater degrees, is especially prominent in Reformed theology. This is the final in our four-part installment discussing Common Grace. I wanted to close by acknowledging that there are some… Continue reading Common Grace… Objections? (4)

I was recently blessed to receive a review copy of the much-anticipated revised Reformation Study Bible published by Reformation Trust. This is such a massive resource, that I’ve decided to dedicate several posts to reviewing it. Each post will be dedicated to reviewing a particular aspect of the tome (Book introductions, maps/charts, articles, study notes, etc).… Continue reading Review of Reformation Study Bible. New King James Version. Orlando: Reformation Trust, 2016. (4)

I have been asked to engage a brief, four-part series on the subject of Common Grace. This concept, which is present in every Christian tradition to lesser or greater degrees, is especially prominent in Reformed theology. Today we will look at some of the Insights that God has given to all humanity as a blessing. These insights serve a… Continue reading Common Grace Insights (3)