Thank you for your faithfulness in applying your considerable gifts to respond to criticisms of Matt Bates. Bates' work has been a great encouragement to me, neither a bible scholar nor a theologian trying to figure out what love and faithfulness look like in 2025 America. Many blessings on you.
I have just begun to read Matthew Bates, but I have opinions on Al Mohler...
I am intrigued by this statement you made: "John Wesley and his good Calvinist friend George Whitefield managed to disagree in friendship, with respect, with John reminding his fellow Arminians of the vast riches shared by Calvinists and Arminians."
It sounds like there's a good story there! Can you recommend any books or accessible readings about Wesley and Whitefield's friendship?
Thank you for your faithfulness in applying your considerable gifts to respond to criticisms of Matt Bates. Bates' work has been a great encouragement to me, neither a bible scholar nor a theologian trying to figure out what love and faithfulness look like in 2025 America. Many blessings on you.
I have just begun to read Matthew Bates, but I have opinions on Al Mohler...
I am intrigued by this statement you made: "John Wesley and his good Calvinist friend George Whitefield managed to disagree in friendship, with respect, with John reminding his fellow Arminians of the vast riches shared by Calvinists and Arminians."
It sounds like there's a good story there! Can you recommend any books or accessible readings about Wesley and Whitefield's friendship?
Here's a nice intro to the ups and downs of the Wesley/Whitefield relationship. https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/article/wesley-vs-whitefield