by David Allen | Sep 12, 2019 | Calvinism, Scripture References, Theology
Since posting “Yes, Jesus Did Die for [the Sins of] Everyone!” on Monday, I have received many, thoughtful responses. I am thankful for all who have interacted, even those who voiced disagreement, and feel it appropriate to offer a few thoughts. Preliminary Thoughts...
by David Allen | Sep 9, 2019 | Bible, Calvinism, Theology
On September 2, 2019, The Gospel Coalition published Erik Raymond’s online article “Did Jesus Die for Everyone?” Raymond argues the case for limited atonement—that Jesus died for the sins of the elect only, and not for the sins of “every person who ever lived.” I have...
by David Allen | Aug 30, 2019 | Culture, General, Theology
Sen. James Kyle of South Dakota introduced a bill to make Labor Day a legal holiday on the first Monday of September each year. It was approved June 28, 1894. Labor Day is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of...
by David Allen | Aug 8, 2019 | Bible, Preaching, Theology
NOTE: This is a slightly revised section from my “Introduction” in Text-Driven Preaching: God’s Word at the Heart of Every Sermon, edited by Daniel L. Akin, David L. Allen & Ned L. Matthews (Nashville: B&H Academic, 2010), 1-8. On any given Sunday in today’s...
by David Allen | Aug 5, 2019 | Culture, General, Scripture References, Theology
The television commercial interrupts your favorite show. The announcer has a deal for you that you can’t refuse! His product can slice, dice, and chop better than anything out there on the market. And not only that, “if you will act now, you will receive a second...
by David Allen | May 3, 2019 | Bible, Scripture References, Theology
1 John 5:16–17 has engendered much discussion about what John means by the “sin that leads to death.” This is one of those passages for which we have lost the key. Apparently, John’s readers knew what he was talking about, but we are left somewhat in the dark about...
