Jeff Durbin: Calvinism 101

[@ApologiaStudios]

Pastor Jeff Durbin closes out our sermon series on the Core Doctrines of Apologia Church with this teaching on Calvinism and the Doctrines of Grace. Get more sermons like this by signing up for Apologia All Access! Sign up today. You won’t regret it! apologiastudios.com

[@alllaw3ao7]

Most excellent sermon. ❤ from yorkshire uk. All praise be the Lord. Lord have mercy . Amen Amen.

[@lesleyh4437]

Hi, I’m from the UK too…how do you find a good church after listening to Jeff Durban?

[@rebeccasteitz3872]

Praise GOD dear family In Christ Jesus we stand only by His grace and mercy love you all so much 💖 Kathleen

[@godsaves1127]

Another powerful sermon, thank you Pastor Jeff ❤ from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@teejay7510]

Precious truths being boldly proclaimed, thank you Pastor Durbin for your boldness in proclaiming these truths.

[@DavidKloha]

Thanks for faithfully posting

[@misfitstranger]

Eternal life right now. Not one day, but the moment we believe. If this is true then either you cannot lose it, ever, under any circumstances, or else it's not eternal. It's only potentially eternal but that's not what I read in God's word. Hallelujah! So very grateful that it is God who saves, God who keeps, and God who glorifies!

[@TheRomans9Guy]

Eternal life begins once temporal life ends.

[@pinoccio25]

A good reminder of the doctrines of Calvin that is biblical & based on the revealed word of God

[@jonanthony6179]

Spot on. Thank God for preaching like this. So many voices spewing nonsense.

[@Hartman0914]

To teach that salvation lies within the sinner's own power to secure, is to flatly deny Christ when He said "with men this is impossible" (Matt 19:26). - AW Pink

[@SpotterVideo]

The Apostle Paul said a person must "hear" the Gospel and "believe" the Gospel, and after believing be "sealed" with the Holy Spirit. It has nothing to do with trying to explain how babies become the "elect" through water baptism. Augustine said since the child had not come to faith, it must be based on the will of another. It could have nothing to do with the will of the child. Calvin agreed with Augustine, and thus "Calvinism" was born. Eph 1:12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. Eph 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, A person must be “baptized” to be saved, but it has nothing to do with water. The proof is found below. Old Covenant Baptism vs. New Covenant Baptism (water vs. Spirit) Water baptism was a part of the Old Covenant system of ritual washing. The Old Covenant priests had to wash before beginning their service in the temple. (Ex. 30:17-30) When Christ was water baptized by His cousin John in the Jordan River, He was under the Old Covenant system. He also only ate certain foods, and wore certain clothes, as prescribed by the 613 Old Covenant laws. Christ was water baptized by John and then the Holy Spirit came from heaven. (Acts 10:38) The order is reversed in the New Covenant. A person receives the Holy Spirit upon conversion, and then believers often declare their conversion to their friends and family through a water baptism ceremony. Which baptism makes you a member of Christ’s Church? Joh 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. (See Jer. 31:34 for the New Covenant promise, and 1 John 2:27 for the fulfillment) ============ Which baptism is a part of the salvation process, based on what the Bible says? What did Peter say below? Acts 11:15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. Based on Luke 3:16, and John 1:33, and Acts 1:5, and Acts 11:15-16, the most important thing about the word "baptize" in the New Testament has nothing to do with water. The Holy Spirit is the master teacher promised to New Covenant believers in Jeremiah 31:34, and John 14:26, and is found fulfilled in Ephesians 1:13, and 1 John 2:27. Unfortunately, many modern Christians see water/ every time they read the word "baptize" in the text. What is the one baptism of our faith in Eph. 4:1-5? See 1 Cor. 12:13 and Heb. 9:10 for the answer.

[@vicosee4439]

Praise his blessed beautiful merciful name of Jesus you walked with me in my darkest ours you did not let le commit suicide multiple times, didn't let me die of overdoses, kept me from prison ,in my screwedmental health you held me you have walked me keeping me safe and now in my sickness i waight for you and through all my life you have not lost me Jesus thank you lord and help me because it's hard lord

[@Caffer9286]

Amen Brother. God bless from Ireland. All praise to the most high who saves to the very last.

[@CountryThreadsbyhand]

Amen!! This service was SO encouraging!! ✝️🕊️

[@WeAreTheLucid]

Like a man on a forced march in complete darkness, headed toward the edge of a cliff, suddenly light drives away the dark, exposing the danger. No sane man continues off the cliff, seeing the danger. Time is the forced march. And by common grace, man is sane. By God’s sovereign will, He shines the light. Man cannot of himself generate light, nor can a man born in darkness ask for it, for darkness is all he knows. Sola Deo Gloria

[@trechoate1511]

Excellent quote: “Does God alone save, or does man allow Him to save.” -James White

[@TheRomans9Guy]

Yep. It shows White has to ask the question because he’s unsure of the answer. And the answer is: God forgives man and gives man the ability to choose whether or not to have faith. And to those who do, God will grant them eternal life.

[@emilclark645]

Ask James White if God makes men child molesters, pedophiles, rapists, abusers women and children, mass murderers, and the list goes on, and gives them no way to turn from their sin, and then sends them to hell for their sin, which is something they had no control over, that's what true Calvinism is. God determines your every action, thought and word you have no control over your life. People in churches that preach that should look leave emediately

[@abs1532]

@emilclark645 and James would say God does not make man do anything. There's passive and active ordination. Stop strawmaning. Also this is a reformed channel if you don't like it get off

[@emilclark645]

@@abs1532 True Calvinist believe God determines everything and man has no free will, don't back down from the conversation, and don't be a simpleton!!!

[@abs1532]

@emilclark645 well God certainly does decree everything and I dont wanna speak for Dr. White but I think he would agree with me that man does have the ability to make free choices. So I'm not sure what you're talking about don't confuse us with hyper calvinist

[@Rachel-mv6bh]

❤amen🙌🏻 to God be all glory

[@ReformedRabbit]

People are never more offended than when they truly understand what ‘thy kingdom come thy will be done.” Actually means. God is not dependent on our prayer to do His will, but the prayer is a reminder that we need to be in submission to His unchanging and unchangeable will.

[@sunniedaze23]

Sadly... I know who's being referred to, and I totally agree. Thank you, much love, and God bless.

[@ChristAloneNoRome]

AMEN brother - praise our God and Savior Jesus Christ! @ApologiaStudios Praise the LORD for this timely message of amazing love and grace. There is a strange wave of faith plus works, falsehood running rampant and leading people on the path of perdition today! From the RCC, Orthos and "losing salvation Christians" and baptismal regeneration - ugh, utter foolishness! God alone saves - Christ is our Rock and Anchor, and He is already in heaven, and the LORD does as HE pleases! Fallen humanity hates God's Sovereignty. His sheep can take comfort and rest in our Shepherd forever. To God be the Glory!

[@kevinmorris4517]

Dr. Andy Woods current series, "Neo-Calvinism vs. the Bible" is quite eye opening.

[@abs1532]

What's up with all the reformed theology /Calvin hate? This is a reformed channel if you don't like it go watch Leighton Flowers talk about his autonomy

[@EricaJames-f3d]

Praise God 🙌

[@hurlyzzz]

Thanks for posting

[@James.Sunderland]

I saw this previously in the past and can't say I remember much about it. Great review!

[@ShamelesslyRed]

Why do so many people despise Calvinism? I do not understand

[@G505]

We were predestined to do so

[@charliep5072]

It impugns God’s character.

[@markxivlxii1390]

Because of pride. People want to be in control.

[@G505]

@@markxivlxii1390 control of what ? God has chosen for us to reject it. I would love to just fall in line with these teachings.

[@documentchannel7984]

Because it is anti scripture

[@TheRomans9Guy]

6:14 Well, he says we haven’t actually taken hold of it yet though. God has already presented the gift to us, but eternal life won’t begin until our temporal life ends, of course. Otherwise no one would die. And obviously, everyone is still dying. This shouldn’t be hard to figure out.

[@christalone253]

Boom! Thank you for your boldness in proclaiming the doctrines of grace that I cherish so much. Just wonderful!

[@TheRomans9Guy]

As for us, we’d rather shine the light on the Gospel. But you do you.

[@christalone253]

@TheRomans9Guy I'm not sure the motivation for your comment. Understanding the Doctrines of Grace brings a deep understanding of the Gospel and motivation to spread it. I hope you have a blessed day.

[@TheRomans9Guy]

​@@christalone253 "Understanding the Doctrines of Grace brings a deep understanding of the Gospel and motivation to spread it." That is a very tough sell. The common reactions that the Doctrines of Grace foster are repulsion and apathy, not commitment to evangelism. Teaching that God made all people to be sinners and then decided to give the ability to repent to only some of them is pretty bad. People don't like it.

[@lewislibre]

Nobody pats themselves on the back after reading Romans chapter 9

[@christopherstat1939]

No, the objection isn't that I want some Glory for my salvation. It's that the "doctrines of Grace" attack the very character of God and his Word. This systematic removes the power of the Gospel.

[@teejay7510]

Listen to the sermon in its entirety

[@christopherstat1939]

​@@teejay7510 I have listened to his entire teaching series on Calvinism. I've also listened to RC's entire series. As well as countless James White debates and programs. I commented because that's a manipulative way to frame people who oppose your doctrine. I chose to comment about this particular thing because when you start off that way you are painting brothers and sisters as self-glorifying and seeking to save themselves. I'm just saying teacher doctrine don't impune the character of brothers and sisters of the Lord.

[@TheRomans9Guy]

Plus, the fact that they try to frame the debate in that way shows how completely blinded they are to the root concepts anyways. Keep shining light on it.

[@briggittebeachumps9144]

Bc they don’t need a savior let alone obey him

[@CeeEee-it6uz]

Does that mean that some are elect and some aren’t? Can one be simply a believer without being elect? If yes, would said believer have less assurance of salvation? If the elect turned diabolical/rebellious, are they at risk for losing salvation (not that we can verify that, but asking according to Calvinistic doctrine)? Also, what about the unforgivable sin… are the elect protected by the Spirit from ever committing it? If they do commit it, what’s the consensus? I am not trying to poke holes at this doctrine. But interested to learn. Last question, I believe that Martin Luther was against the gospel of works so he must have aligned with Calvinism. However, Calvinism had to differ/add to Luther to warrant it becoming a distinct doctrine. Can somebody explain the difference, please?

[@thingamujigger1585]

Genuine "belief" can only occur if God elects. The definitions that we pour into words are vital. Does one have a "professed" faith or a "possessed" faith. Your humility is your strength as you struggle to wrap your finite mind around an infinite and holy God. You are endeavoring into an impossible task...congratulations! This said, beg God for clarity and He will give it to you. Remain humble and God will blow your mind. ❤

[@DjSostre7]

Guys... Your religion is 500 years old. The church didnt start 500 years ago. And IF you were honest with God, you'd be curious about that. Just because the doctrines of grace are consistent within themselves and sound good, dont make them true. And dont dare speak on Augustine, because he doesn't create doctrine. Plus, hate to break it to ya, he was a Catholic, not a Calvinist. 😅 Logic, is logic.

[@TyXTheJedi]

The Bible came before Augustine.

[@MotoandReformed]

Wow another Calvinist preaching from John 6 I’m so shocked.

[@teejay7510]

It happens to be the word of God but boy it goes against the grain of your freewill doesn’t it?

[@MotoandReformed]

@@teejay7510I guess I was determined before the foundation of the world to reject Calvinism. According to your position what choice did I have ?

[@teejay7510]

@@MotoandReformed a comment like this just goes to show your understanding of the doctrines of grace are not very comprehensive, I guess the Apostle Paul could have made the same argument so why bother recording most of the New Testament under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and preach the gospel till he was killed despite his understanding of God’s sovereignty in salvation . God ordains the means as well as the ends.

[@MotoandReformed]

@@teejay7510I forgot Paul was a Calvinist. Do you listen to any other preacher/teacher than Calvinist ? Do you read any other books or commentaries other than Calvinist? I’d bet no. So therefore you repeat the same old things. Take care.

[@teejay7510]

@@MotoandReformed was Arminian in my school of thought for the first 20 years of being a Christian but it’s a theology that ignores the whole council of God. Thankful for men men who are not afraid to preach Genesis through Revelations and deal with every passage

[@justinholt2247]

Who is he referring to that said white people should have more white babies?

[@eastonsaccount]

Vile racists

[@daltonnelson94]

God predetmined that whoever believed in Him would be saved and whoever rejected Him would perish. God did not predetermine who would believe. Yes, man is totally depraved and unable to save himself. But Jesus endured the cross to redeem us. God offers the gift of salvation to all people.

[@MansterBear]

Did He know who would be saved before He created?

[@daltonnelson94]

@@MansterBear If I record a football game and watch it later knowing the final score, did the players not have free-will during the game?

[@MansterBear]

@@daltonnelson94 so God didn’t know what was going to happen, then he just learned it afterwards?

[@daltonnelson94]

@@MansterBear Read my analogy again. The person watching the recording knew who would win. God knew what people would decide with their free-will. God did not create robots.

[@MansterBear]

@@daltonnelson94 It’s just not an applicable analogy. I guess if u want to use that it would have to be that you created the football game and every minute detail including player stats and time of possession. Instead of analogies, we can just get back to the original question: Did He know who would be saved before He created? Edit: Actually the better question is… if God has infallible knowledge of the future (I assume we agree on that), then do you have the “free will” to do anything other than what he already knows you will do? And by extension: Does anyone that He knows will not be saved have the “free will” to be saved?

[@catholic4sure976]

Calvinism is a heresy.

[@teejay7510]

Satan also questioned God

[@briggittebeachumps9144]

Prove is a heresy ?

[@JPuncut]

@@teejay7510Satan only questioned God because he was decreed to

[@jessiehoffman88]

​@JPuncut he freely choose to.

[@jessiehoffman88]

Catholics hate it when their score board is taken away. Catholics are no different than Mormons, JW, and atheist.

[@StevePs5289]

How does God receive glory from a testimony that he ordained?

[@markbrotherson]

God receives glory from a testimony He ordained because it showcases His sovereignty, grace, and power. When He orchestrates events in our lives, especially transformative moments of salvation or deliverance, it points directly to His ability to change hearts, guide paths, and fulfill His promises. Our testimony reveals God's character-His faithfulness, mercy, and love. As believers share their testimonies, they are not boasting about their own efforts but highlighting God's work. Scripture emphasizes that everything exists for God's glory (Isaiah 43:7). In testimonies, we acknowledge that without Him, we would remain lost. The glory belongs entirely to Him because He is both the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2), and through our lives, His greatness is revealed to others, drawing them closer to Him.

[@kristenspencer9751]

because He's the only one who can do it! He's the One True God, the eternally existent one! And the human creature gives Him praise and honor and glory for that salvation. Coming from the pure heart of a once fallen, but now restored person who experienced the lostness, and then the restored and profound sonship that was lost. And only God could accomplish this. You don't take something like that for granted.

[@alexyounkin1476]

. . . because HE ordained it.

[@user-yd3uh4pz5e]

Does God decree the “grape” of a child?

[@StevePs5289]

@@markbrotherson but he only receives glory that he has determined to receive. 🤔

[@user-yd3uh4pz5e]

Does God decree the rpe of a child?

[@JustinKuleck-n1h]

No

[@user-yd3uh4pz5e]

@@JustinKuleck-n1h I don’t believe He did either.

[@denmart9842]

False gospel of calvinism!!!!

[@anhtuant6434]

Onced saved always saved is a false gospel! Two versus Math 10:22 , 1 Cor 1:8. We must be blameless and persever till the end. God never takes away our free will. We choose Jesus or we choose condemnation by default. You can't earn salvation because it is faith by grace. Living in Holiness keeps us in God grace. Living in sin is denying Jesus sacrifice for us.

[@robertrlkatz6890]

Maybe someday before it is too late that you will take God at His Word, 1 John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God, that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. Have you ever learned the meaning of Eternal Life?

[@Kylecombes4]

Who is saying white people should have more white kids? I don't honestly know, but my first thought was Joel out of Texas.

[@ogloc6308]

Whites should especially have more kids because we are a global minority and have some of the lowest birth rates in the world. We’re basically hinging on extinction as a people. We are disobeying God’s command to be fruitful and multiply and we are also dishonoring our fathers by giving everything that God blessed them with over to foreigners who’s fathers did not build or contribute to what our fathers did.

[@JohnnyStanley-f5u]

Jeff I'm not offended by the gospel. .I'm just worried in that I didn't get picked . Because the only way to know for 100 percent is when you op we n your eyes in God's kinhdom

[@thingamujigger1585]

Do not worry. Everyone has been "chosen". Some for noble purposes, some for ignoble.

[@JustinKuleck-n1h]

Donald J Trump is my personal Lord and Savior!! Hallowed be his holy name!! MAGA 2024!! 🇺🇸 🦅 ❤️

[@ogloc6308]

you’re going to regret that

[@lancewilson5980]

Repent and believe the gospel, the kingdom of heaven is at hand

[@godsaves1127]

How can you put a man before our Lord Jesus Christ?

[@friendlyolbum]

What's the point of scrolling through church sermons to troll? You really have nothing else going on in life?

[@thingamujigger1585]

That's a really bizarre comment.