Back in November 2008, Richard Muller presented a number of lectures on Lapsarianism and Hypothetical Universalism.
In the lectures on hypothetical universalism he lists many names and authors who held to a non-Amyraldian hypothetical universalism. Here we see one of his clearest definitions of speculative hypothetical universalism and non-speculative hypothetical universalism.  If you go here http://theologicalmeditations.blogspot.com/2009/03/mullers-mid-america-lectures.html
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Recently I saw one blog reference the double-payment dilemma. You can see its very brief remark here.
I would like to table a clarification regarding the theological point of the double-payment double-jeopardy dilemma.
But first, I would like to keep this as friendly as possible. If anyone wants to reply or challenge me, please stay with [...]

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Flynn on October 21st, 2008

Guest post from Tony, of Theological Mediations:
Part A: Amyraldism and Confessional Boundaries
Turretinfan said:
“…full-blown Amyraldian position: one that contradicts all the major Reformed confessions and which consequently is properly placed outside the bounds of “Reformed” theology…”

“…when Amyraldians make such arguments today, everyone should just accept them as part of the ‘Reformed’ perspective.”
“…such positions (the positions contrary [...]

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Flynn on September 11th, 2007

Calvin:
What I have said of the precepts, abundantly suffices to confound your blasphemies. For though God gives no pretended commands, but seriously declares what he wishes and approves [Latin: vult et probat.];  yet it is in one way, that he wills the obedience of his elect whom he efficaciously bends to compliance; and in [...]

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Josh on September 3rd, 2007

I have a confession to make; my study of the history of the Westminster has been pretty weak. I am thoroughly enjoying “The History and Theology of Calvinism” by Curt Daniel.

You can download it in PDF or download his 75 series lecture in mp3. It is interesting to read on page 75 of [...]

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