American Flag Day

June 14th is (American) Flag Day. It commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. On this day, we celebrate the Flag of the United States of America. To be clear, we ought not worship the American Flag, but we … Continue reading American Flag Day

Scholars Supporting Stratton

When writing Human Freedom, Divine Knowledge, and Mere Molinism, my goals were threefold. First and foremost, I had to convince my supervisor and doctoral committee (theologians at a Reformed University) that Molinism was compatible with Reformed theology. That is to say, I wanted to pass and earn a PhD in theology and so I did … Continue reading Scholars Supporting Stratton

Compatibilism: What Do You Mean By That?

Recently, my boss at Trinity Theological Seminary, Dr. Braxton Hunter, made a guest appearance on Cameron Bertuzzi’s Capturing Christianity YouTube channel. Hunter offered what he takes to be the greatest argument against Calvinism. Hunter provided an impressive case – basically off the cuff – as to why the Calvinistic view of exhaustive divine determinism (EDD) … Continue reading Compatibilism: What Do You Mean By That?

A Public Apologia to James White

The Plea for an Apology “That particular argument I find deeply offensive. It is grossly unbiblical! It is not derived from any kind of biblical thought whatsoever. It is a philosophical trap that should not suggest itself to any biblically literate Christian. So yes, Dr. Stratton, I call upon you to recognize the foolishness of … Continue reading A Public Apologia to James White

A Way of Escape, The London Baptist Confession, and the Infamous Avengers Analogy

Question Dr. Stratton, In your debate with James White you made three claims that demand further clarification. First, you appealed to 1 Corinthians 10:13 as biblical support for libertarian freedom. Second, you claimed that the London Baptist Confession of Faith affirms libertarian freedom. Third, regarding the Problem of  Evil, you appealed to The Avengers in … Continue reading A Way of Escape, The London Baptist Confession, and the Infamous Avengers Analogy

Reformed Theology, God’s Knowledge, and the Possibility of Alternative Possibilities

Question Hey Tim, I hope you are doing well. At the church I pastor, we are going through Ken Keathley’s “Salvation and Sovereignty” book with our leaders. Some lean toward the Reformed view of providence. A question was raised last night that I’m needing help with. I thought you may be able to lend a … Continue reading Reformed Theology, God’s Knowledge, and the Possibility of Alternative Possibilities

Tim Stratton vs James White: The Written Transcript of the Debate

Reading the transcript of a debate is beneficial. It allows one to analyze what arguments have been offered in support of the resolution and to see if these arguments were properly engaged. It also helps the reader not to be distracted by rhetoric and style (or lack-thereof), but to focus on the actual arguments, content, … Continue reading Tim Stratton vs James White: The Written Transcript of the Debate

Stratton’s Closing Statement vs James White

I want to thank Dr. White for a stimulating debate tonight. I hope that you’ve enjoyed it as much as I have.[1] In closing, I’d like to draw together some threads of this debate to see if we can reach some final conclusions. Recall that I began my case by providing carefully defined key terms … Continue reading Stratton’s Closing Statement vs James White

Stratton vs White: Is Molinism Biblical? (Opening Speech & Post-Debate Reflections)

Good evening![1] To everyone watching this debate, thank you for taking theology seriously. And to Dr. James White, it’s an honor to have this conversation with you. Thank you, sir! James and I disagree on tonight’s topic, but we have two things in common: (i), we are brothers in Christ . . . and (ii), … Continue reading Stratton vs White: Is Molinism Biblical? (Opening Speech & Post-Debate Reflections)

James White vs The Omni Argument

The following is a response to a review by Dr. James White of Dr. Tim Stratton’s “omni argument” against irresistible grace. I will quote the premises of Dr. Stratton’s argument, then quote Dr. White’s comments in italics, then present my responses in normal text.  First the Omni Argument from Dr. Stratton in its entirety:[1]  1- … Continue reading James White vs The Omni Argument