{"id":510,"date":"2010-09-09T10:33:21","date_gmt":"2010-09-09T10:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/taministries.net\/?page_id=510"},"modified":"2026-03-21T18:32:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T08:32:50","slug":"sovereignty-of-god-issues","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/taministries.net\/?page_id=510","title":{"rendered":"Sovereignty of God Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many today are ill advised as to what is meant by and taught of ‘Arminianianism’ and ‘Calvinism’. This section is an attempt to clarify what is really taught, not what most think is taught. Many Christians today are also ill advised as to the differences between Historic ‘Calvinism’ and ‘Hyper-Calvinism’.
\nWhat are the ‘<\/strong>Doctrines of Grace‘<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

Arminianism, Hyper-Calvinism, Strawmen & The Truth v2.6<\/a> –
\nArminianism, Hyper-Calvinism, Strawmen & The Truth – Printable Booklet v2.6<\/a> –<\/p>\n

In the current debate surrounding the topic of \u2018Calvinism\u2019 some confusion is being caused by the misrepresentation of Biblical truths and the use of emotive \u2018strawmen\u2019. This article may help cut through the lies and deceptions currently being perpetrated by some authors. In one page we show the differences between Arminianism, the Bible and Hyper-Calvinism.
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\n2 Peter 3 v9 v2.6<\/a> –
\n2 Peter 3 v9 – Printable Booklet v2.6<\/a> –<\/p>\n

\u00a0The primary context is about the end of this age and the sureness of the Lord\u2019 s coming for his \u2018beloved\u2019<\/em>. The thrust of the argument is about the Lord being patient <\/em>(\u2018long-suffering<\/em>\u2019) with sinners coming to repentance. It is a clear exhortation to the \u2018beloved\u2019<\/strong> to be patient and not to listen to the false teachers (previous verses) who were scoffing at the promise of the coming.
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\nThe Controversy of John 6 v44 v2.6<\/a> –
\nThe Controversy of John 6 v44 – Printable Booklet v2.6<\/a> –<\/p>\n

One scripture that invokes the emotions of many and which is today twisted by many is John 6:44. The verse states a truth that is hard to swallow for some, for others it addresses any pride in how we view our salvation. But what does the text state?
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\nA Truth Maligned v2.6<\/a> –
\nA Truth Maligned – Printable Booklet v2.6<\/a> –<\/p>\n

A great and wonderful truth has been so misrepresented this century that it is practically seen by most Christians today as a \u2018heresy\u2019.\u00a0 That truth is God\u2019s Sovereignty<\/em> in the election of the saints.
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\nDoctrines of Grace 5 Studies v2.6<\/a> –
\nDoctrines of Grace 5 Studies – Printable Booklet v2.6<\/a>: –<\/p>\n

Five studies in the Sovereignty of God issues. 1.<\/strong> Who Chose Who?\u00a0 2.<\/strong> Who Chose Who (part 2)\u00a0 3.<\/strong> John 3:16 – How Do You Read It?\u00a0 4.<\/strong> ‘Free Will’ & ‘Free Agency’ defined – What is Biblical?\u00a0 5.<\/strong> Divine Election
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\nArminianism Calvinism debate v2.6<\/a> –
\nArminianism-Calvinism debate – Printable Booklet v2.6<\/a> –<\/p>\n

This is a letter received from an Australian Independant Baptist Pastor accusing us of preaching ‘another Gospel’. We responded pointing out the false judgements and the misrepresentations of what this ministry believes and teaches.
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\nThe Controversy Over Acts 13 v48 v2.6.<\/a> –
\nThe Controversy Over Acts 13 v48 – Printable Booklet v2.6.<\/a> –
\n‘And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed<\/em>‘.
\nIn recent times there has been debate as to how Acts 13:48 should be rendered. This scripture is ‘diffcult’ to those who will not take it for what it says. This is an exegesis of the verse and a refutation of some false teaching.
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\nCalvin and Servetus – The Facts v2.6:- Revised.<\/a> –
\nCalvin and Servetus – The Facts – Printable Booklet v2.6:- Revised.<\/a> –<\/p>\n

In recent years there has been renewed attacks on the Reformer, Calvin. It is said that he burned alive a man called Servetus. Some authors emotionally used this to attack what they understand to be the evils of\u00a0 \u2018Calvinism\u2019. This article separates historic fact from fiction.
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\nCharles Finney v2.6<\/a> –
\nCharles Finney – Printable Booklet v2.6<\/a> –<\/p>\n

Finney, although a great preacher in many respects, was a semi-pelagian and Arminian. Finney was the father of some modern teaching and methods, methods which many believe have adversely affected the Evangelical faith.
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\nDave Hunt – A Book Review v2.6<\/a> –
\nDave Hunt – A Book Review – Printable Booklet v2.6<\/a> –<\/p>\n

Hunt has written many exacting and timely works on Roman Catholicism, Islam and other extremes, but his book “What Love Is This? Calvinism\u2019s Misrepresentation of God” <\/em> is an all out attack on Calvinism, Calvin and other Reformers. Hunt emotionally attacks strawman and misrepresents what the Reformers actually taught. He also shockingly misquotes Spurgeon. This is a short summary refutation of the book.
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\n\u2018Herald of Hope\u2019 and \u2018Election\u2019 v2.6.<\/a> –
\n\u2018Herald of Hope\u2019 and \u2018Election\u2019 – Printable Booklet v2.6.<\/a> –<\/p>\n

In a edition of the Australian \u2018Herald of Hope\u2019<\/em> magazine, editor John Ecob wrote an article titled \u2018Who are The Elect?\u2019<\/em>. His views in this article are indicative of the continuing misrepresentation by teachers today, concerning Church history, the doctrines of the sovereignty of God in the election of the saints, and so-called \u2018Calvinism\u2019.
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\nHunt & White – debating Calvinism v2.6<\/a> –
\nHunt & White – debating Calvinism – Printable Booklet v2.6<\/a> –<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u2018Debating Calvinism- Five Points – Two Views\u2019<\/em> by Dave Hunt & James White This is a report on the above book. Spurgeon sums up our proposition: “…Upon the question of what Calvinism really is: The most infamous allegations have been brought against us, and sometimes I fear, by men who knew them to be utterly untrue; and, to this day, there are many of our opponents, who, when they run short of matter, invent and make for themselves a man of straw, call that John Calvin and shoot all their arrows at it….”<\/em> (Spurgeon: \u2018Exposition of the Doctrines of Grace\u2019<\/em>, Sermon 11th.April, 1861)<\/p>\n

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