Pelagianism

The Parable of the Boat (by Michael Patton): Illustrating Differences Between Pelagianism, Semi-Pelalgianism, Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Arminianism, and Calvinism

Do find the following post by Michael Patton over at Parchment and Pen to be very helpful?  Does anyone have any comments about which tradition best explains the Biblical world view?—————————Here is the post: First Most Popular Post of 2010: The Parable of the Boat: Illustrating Differences Between Pelagianism, Semi-Pelalgianism, Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Arminianism, and Calvinism: “ by Michael Patton  Here is a quick illustration that I hope you find helpful to distinguish between the various traditions with regard to divine sovereignty, free-will, and salvation. It is certainly not perfect, but I think it works sufficiently. Pelagianism – All the

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The Square Circle of Compatibilism

The Square Circle of Compatibilism: “Derek Ashton, Founder and the Paradox team————My Note: the only thig that is confusing about this post is that compatablism and moderate determinism are the same thing from his description and my understanding——— In the previous post, I proposed that ‘square circles’ actually exist in the form of the classic 3-dimensional cylinder. Building on this illustration, I’d like to examine some further implications of compatibilism. Compatibilism affirms God’s deterministic sovereignty and human freedom/responsibility. It says the two are not incompatible, but entirely reconcilable – though perhaps in ways not yet revealed. One could argue that a cylinder

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Glenn Leatherman

I am first of all a disciple and follower of Jesus Christ. I affirm Evangelical Christian beliefs as well as  Gospel driven in philosophy of ministry. I am married to Ann and am raising 2 wonderful boys – Jonathan and Andrew. My purpose is to build disciplemaking disciples that are becoming fishers of men in fully displaying of God’s Glory in all things. Learn more

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