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[@ThePowerminer11]

This demonstrates a lack of understanding of the core of reformed theology, there is one thing I found lacking in this video which I found deeply problematic, it is something that most definetly makes me more reformed than yourself, it is the chief sign of superior theology! Cigars!

[@shawngillogly6873]

Ok. You almost had me with that one.

[@toolegittoquit_001]

A nice well-aged Scotch? 🥃

[@MatthewEverhard]

Got me good! Lol!

[@joshuareaves2684]

Damn! Talk about a long walk on a short log!!!😂 Spare us next time will you!

[@smackerindignity]

Should have put in a beard and a pipe as well! Thanks for the referrals! Do you have a special package of all 4 books? I have 2, but might as well get the rest and gift the other two!

[@parksideevangelicalchurch2886]

The Westminster Standards are great, but Presbyterians often forget the other half of the faithful confessional church, so I would suggest adding The Three Forms of Unity (The Heidelberg Catechism, the Belgic Confession and the Canons of Dort).

[@simeonyves5940]

All of them Vital IMO!

[@pedroguimaraes6094]

Second Helvetic Confession is the most underrated confession.

[@lindaarentsen7883]

YES! I grew up in the Dutch tradition which affirms the Heidelburg Catechism as well as the Belgic Confession and Canons of Dordt. Since my church recently left the RCA, and now affiliates with the PCA I have read and completed a Legioner online course on the Westminster. As a lay person, I don't see any doctrinal differences between them; both catechisms are Reformed and should be acknowledged as such.

[@janet-pb4hp]

Ligonier has a book titled “We Believe” which covers many confessions, creeds, and catechisms… excellent resource!

[@peterpulpitpounder]

I'm truly "Christian", and that's what matters most. :)

[@bigtobacco1098]

What's that ??

[@michaelcabezas1667]

Amen!

[@delbert372]

@@bigtobacco1098 You don’t know?

[@bigtobacco1098]

@delbert372 you're making the claim

[@Sad_Cat_Epiphany]

Throughout history, thousands of people have been butchered, beheaded, burned alive, and tortured by people who called themselves "Christian". Get that chip off your shoulder and learn some church history. The point is that there are still a lot of things being done in the name of "Christian" that no true Christian would want to be associated with. No matter how we slice it, to be a true Christian is not some vague statement of belief. To be truly Christian is to be very clear and precise about what it means to be a Christian. Such precision and clarity is what builds up the church and equips the saints. Memorize Scripture, study the Bible deeply, read theology - be equipped to teach others and disciple the nations. To obey the Great Commission is going to take a lot more than making vague statements about being a "Christian". Grace be with you.

[@toddvoss52]

No . I am truly Catholic but I enjoy watching your channel. I agree on a number of things such as “worshiptinament”. And you seem to be a serious and devout Christian.

[@NarrowgateNarrowway]

Just to give my input, reformed daily lift goes Scripture #1, Valley of Vision #2, and then a solid reformed commentary #3(Matthew Henry). All study is vanity without prayer, our time must be spent in communion and the Valley of Vision is easily one of the most useful jump off aids in proper thinking in prayer. Especially if you are like me with little ones and having to wake up at 3am in order to get ministry work done before going to work to pay the bills.

[@Ldgreggbell]

Pretty sure TR is Textus Receptus.

[@DannoRomann]

TR-is usually Textus Receptus - but the TR saying the Pastor is speaking of is growing in popularity -

[@k.j.vanveen3146]

My Dutch list: 1. GBS Statenvertaling met kanttekeningen 2. 3 formulieren van enigheid 3. Abraham Hellenbroek, Voorbeeld der goddelijke waarheden 4. psalmboek (berijming 1773) 5. dogmatiek (Wilhelmus à Brakel, Redelijke Godsdienst) 6. Johannes Calvijn, Institutie 7. Acta of handelingen der nationale synode gehouden te Dordrecht in de jaren 1618 en 1619 8. liedboek (Op toonhoogte) 9. Herman Bavinck, Magnalia Dei 10. Willem Teellinck, Het geestelijk sieraad van Christus' bruiloftskinderen

[@robinshooked5719]

Hello, Pastor Matthew, I was raised in a Methodist church, which I have left for obvious reasons. I have been on medical leave off and on since November of 2023, and after much struggle with my physical and emotional health, I have been spending more and more time studying God’s Word. I believe this is what has literally saved me in every way. I was not saved before, even though I thought I was. I have been watching (and learning) from your videos as well as others. So, I now have a question that makes me feel a little ignorant; what are the types of theology and how do I know to which one I subscribe? You’d think I’d know this, but I’ve learned so many things over the past year, and one thing I’m certain of is how VERY little I really know.

[@christianuniversalist]

For starters; stay away from Reformed theology.

[@josemanchm]

Get into a reformed church PcA or OPC

[@simeonyves5940]

@@christianuniversalist HERETIC!

[@TheologyTaylor]

FYI, Ligonier will be having their December study Bible sale from 12/2-12/7.

[@leebarry5181]

Yes, I am truly reformed. No, I don't believe in Covenant Theology. These terms should not be synonymous. Covenant Theology is a presuppositional framework applied to the Bible which cannot be proven by scripture. It creates covenants that are not called covenants in the Bible. Yes, at one time, when I had become convinced of God's sovereignty and the doctrines of grace, I gravitated toward and adhered to Covenant Theology. As time went on I found myself, like many promoting "reformed theology," becoming smug and condescending towards the so called "unreformed." Having right, so called "doctrine," was more important than imitating our Lord Christ Jesus. I became worthy of the rebukes in 1st and 2nd Timothy (1 Tim. 1:5-11, 2 Tim. 2:14-16). After studying Paul's epistles, I realized sound doctrine has more to do with proper behavior than with lofty musings about God's plan and character which go beyond all scriptural warrant. The New Covenant replaces the Mosaic Covenant. It is not a new administration of the Mosaic Covenant. To miss that is to miss the whole point of the New Covenant. And just for your information, no, I am not a dispensationalist, antinomian, or hold any other ism that you can quickly dismiss. I'm just becoming a thoughtful reader of scripture, in its context, rather than dropping preprogrammed systematic theology nuggets into the word.

[@djpodesta]

You will be glad to know that there are others who think in a similar manner. In the end, our ‘isms’ just cancel each other out if we think more highly of ourselves than we ought. The following is for others who may happen to read. By all means; study, (Theology and History) but broaden your understanding to encompass reasonings; of others, that are not your own. However, first and foremost, understand Christ, his prayer and his command. Institutionalisation only serves to add another layer of haughty legalism, while uninformed religious freedom leaves the door open to sin. We, as Christians, ought to be reformed, but not in the sense that we belong to a club.

[@pedroguimaraes6094]

Unfortunately, many Presbyterians, after encountering phrases like 'Sacramental/mystical union,' 'Baptism communicates the graces of regeneration and remission of sins,' 'Holy Communion communicates the body and blood of Christ and its benefits,' and 'Sacraments are means of salvation,' dismiss these doctrines outright. These teachings, integral to Reformed sacramentology and affirmed in all confessional documents and writings of the Reformed tradition, are often discarded without consideration. For some reason if the subject is Sacrament, it will be completely deleted from the student's mind in the process.

[@delbert372]

I define Reformed in such a way as to include orthodox Arminians as well, I do not believe that only Calvinists have a right to the title…

[@Jorgeadrian36]

Truly follower of Jesus

[@jgeph2.4]

I have the Banner of Truth edition of the WCF and it includes Sum of Saving Knowledge. And my Westminster Reference Bible from TBS has the metrical psalms . Winning 🏆

[@invisibleman53]

Thank you Matthew, as a one year Reformed believer, this helps me to continue my walk. I do have the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechism. I use KJV or EVS Bible. I read books by Puritan ministers’ and their sermons.

[@lonnieclemens8028]

I have always thought that I sort of leaned towards being reformed. This has been a good video. I am happy to see it and thank you for sharing.

[@stephenbailey9969]

Catholic, Orthodox, Reformed, Anglican, Coptic, Maronite, Pentecostal, etc., etc. All the various denominational polities are historical and cultural artifacts that have been useful to the Spirit to carry his gospel message across the centuries. But the most practical questions that should matter to each person are more straightforward: Do you trust in the Lord Jesus with all your heart, mind, soul, and capabilities? Do you express his love for people through your actions in this life?

[@VickersJon]

People, do yourself a favor and listen to the pastor. Get this edition of the creeds and confessions. I listened to him a long time ago and use this book everyday. It’s excellent.

[@LukeK.-he2bv]

Robert Murray MCheyne believes God truly converted him as he read the Sum of Saving Knowledge

[@andyheller2691]

What's sad is that many churches got rid of their libraries. How do people learn things?

[@jeremyuchiha2931]

Charles Hodges Systematic theology is goated

[@jscrantonh90]

For me it was discovering that the entirety of the Presbyterian Church had not abandoned our Creeds and Confessions, I got started with RC Sproul’s What is Reformed Theology.

[@michealferrell1677]

Great idea for confessional church to put together a starter kid for new members.

[@jonathansteele1057]

Ive got about 60% of the list already. Assuming I swap the Westminster for the 1689 LBC. Good list brother, The Valley of Vision is a great one, we use it for family worship. Piercing Heaven is another one of a similar style but i do prefer The Valley of Vision myself. Beeke's Family Worship Bible Guide is also useful.

[@AstroMonkey88]

As Reformed Baptists, only we are truly reformed as we got rid of the papists’ infant baptism. (This is meant to be taken lightheartedly, not start an argument).

[@carmennooner2027]

I'm not really sure what I am. My younger sister is the theologian of the family, and during one of our discussions about a few Scriptures, I said something that caused her to say, "I didn't know you were able Calvinist". My answer was, "What's that?" I was saved in February, 1988. I was truly born again the following year. Both of the churches were non denominational. When my husband and I moved from California to Arkansas in 2001, we attended a Baptist church, though we never professed to be of that denomination. I know that I love the Lord and I cherish the Word of God. Other than that, I say I'm a Christian, when asked.

[@Ldgreggbell]

The Book of Concord should've got a mentioned ;) although I will admit I seem to be more influenced by Van Til. I have the Valley of Vision, and it is incredibly profound to oray them aloud.

[@Thatoneguy-pu8ty]

Calvin did sign the Confessio Augustana Variata…

[@whatdoyoucare777]

Thank you for plugging and working with Crown and Covenant Publications. Good friends of mine and members of the same church I'm a member of.

[@davidleonard6593]

If TR is defined by the Westminster Standards does one consider people who would define themselves as reformed who come from Dutch Reformed Church who hold to the Three Forms of Unity? Would John Owen, a congregationalist who helped create the Savoy Declaration be considered TR, or the great American Congregationalist Jonathan Edwards who was also a Congregationalist. Does Francis Turretin make the cut? As a Baptist I avoid the term "Reformed Baptist" for two reasons. First many who do call themselves Reformed Baptists tend to be too pugnacious when arguing their positions, second since many Paedobaptists are often bothered by Baptists using the term I happily surrender it to them. If asked I typically call myself a Strict and Particular Baptist in the tradition of Keach, Gill and Spurgeon.

[@victoryak86]

A possible addition on the heart side of what Puritans sometimes called “true religion,” touching on the heart might be “Religious Affections” by the great Jonathan Edwards.

[@doveofgrace]

Calvinistic Christian, and I say it like that because I don’t like to refer to myself as a Calvinist. All 5-points of the Sovereign Grace Doctrine. I’m not Reformed, but that seems like a great gift package. Blessings.

[@spartakos3178]

I have a tremendous attraction to reformed theology, however I am concerned that in someways in order to grasp it, you have to spend more time studying extra Biblical sources than with the text of Scripture itself. I could certainly be wrong, but that is one of the critiques I have. That being said, guys who are reformed or reformed adjacent for the most part have such a better track record on staying Biblical than the broader evangelical movement.

[@Cjinglaterra]

I’m only Reformed in a broad sense. I align a bit closer to Luther on a lot of stuff but I’d still call myself a three point Calvinist.

[@whattheheckification]

If you’re not a 5 point Calvinist, you’re not a Calvinist.

[@Thatoneguy-pu8ty]

Lutherans are monergistic in salvation, do affirm unconditional election, and hold to an idea similar to "total depravity".

[@michellecheriekjv4115]

Which 2 points do you not agree with? I too thought l was a 3 point believer when l was new. Then as l kept studying...l realized l just didn't fully understand the last 2 points. They fit together perfectly...like a glove. God Bless 🌷

[@jtlearn1]

You should recommend the new OPC/URC Psalter/Hymnal!! Also includes the 6 forms of unity and creeds!

[@EricAlHarb]

I’ve never understood what reformed theology is about. I’m Orthodox, it seems very baffling to me.

[@KildaltonTheologicalStudies]

I've got a very large theological library and have moved many times over the past 10 years and every time I do as I pack more and more boxes I think of, "And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. (Ecclesiastes 12: 12) I now have a house near the ocean in Half Moon Bay California... hopefully I won't have move AGAIN!

[@toranshaw4029]

I have a rather limited budget, so was wondering which one you would recommend I get first?

[@cneder34]

TRs know, as a Dutch man, its pronounced "Lou-ee" Berkhof 😂. Aka Uncle Louis in the Christian Reformed Church. Why not just go straight to Berkhof's source and read Bavinck's Dogmatics? :) (abridged version works if you need to get it in one box)

[@Maple_Syrop_Studios]

It’s funny, I was reading the sum of saving knowledge for the first time just yesterday and planned on reading berkhof over the next 2-3 months

[@jdc1264]

The reformation study Bible, does it has RC Sproul’s eschatology because I really don’t agree with his interpretation of end times

[@michellecheriekjv4115]

Excellent video ...Thanks. 🙏

[@natestonecipher9550]

Pastor Matt I am getting your book on Audible enjoyed your videos for a long time I have never commented before but see you respond I would encourage you look into the Reformation Heritage KJV study Bible I know the king James is archaic but this study Bible is so rich I have it and ESV R.C Sprouls study Bible both are great but the Ladder is deeper in my opinion and useful

[@puritanpioneer1646]

I replace the WCF with the 3FU, sorry!

[@HumbleRustic]

The Reformation Heritage Study Bible is better and more reformed than the Reformation Study Bible

[@janet-pb4hp]

Pastor Everhard: I have the whole list except I have the Trinity Hymnal: green cover edition… is there a difference between that and the red cover?

[@chasingtheLord96]

Can happily report banner sells a Westminster confession of faith book containing the confessions, catechisms, standards and sum of saving faith! And more.. but was happy my edition has it, will be my winter break read! I have the compact version too which is great..

[@DavidRamirez-ww5kv]

Thanks Matt, another good, informative video.

[@AtheismDefeated]

How about BIBLICAL THEOLOGY? Ever thought of that?

[@StarAccount-km1rt]

You mean how about John Calvin theology don't you? I know what the Bible says. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. 1 Timothy 2 : 3-6 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 I have been told by Calvinists that there are Calvinists in the Bible! I was outraged at first, but now I see it is true! The Bible talks about Calvinists in the Bible. They are in every verse below. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 2 Timothy 4:3 3 So that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes Ephesians 4:14 I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. 18 For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites,[a] and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. Romans 16:17-18 The only ones who don't know that they are the ones described in the Bible are the Calvinists themselves. Ironic and sad. TRUTH IN LOVE

[@nickprodromou6097]

You mean like Geehardus Vos?

[@Marlene-c6u]

Thank you for the info...

[@JamesSampson-de7nu]

Oh please tell me what other man made book I need to be saved. You must know best.

[@johnblair765]

With all of this theology...it sounds like the 600 extra commandments the Jews added...when Jesus was dealing with the Jews in the New Testament. Just give me Jesus, and the Bible.

[@CAREYLOU316]

What is the reformed view of eschatology in your opinion? MacArthur - dispensationism?

[@bigtobacco1098]

No... millennial

[@CAREYLOU316]

@bigtobacco1098 post or amill?

[@tpnbrown]

Will "Hold Fast the Faith" be released on Audible at some point? Thanks

[@MatthewEverhard]

It's on Audible now with AI reading.

[@tpnbrown]

@MatthewEverhard I don't see it, only three titles are listed under your name. Is it possible that it's not available outside the US?

[@jolookstothestars6358]

Do you agree with this statement? No one is saved by any "ism", weather calvin"ism" or traditional"ism".

[@bigtobacco1098]

Do you hold to trinitarianism ??

[@jolookstothestars6358]

@bigtobacco1098 Yes I believe in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit all distinctly different roles but One God.

[@bigtobacco1098]

@jolookstothestars6358 Jesus is not the father

[@jolookstothestars6358]

@@bigtobacco1098 I agree. He is the Word become flesh and dwelt among us.👍

[@jolookstothestars6358]

@@bigtobacco1098 I responded once but it didn't show. I agree. He is the Word. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.

[@jtlearn1]

How many hours per day or week dose the average T.r. read?

[@burntmarshwiggle]

It’s funny how Catholic this sounds. Might as well call it the TR Magisterium.

[@annakimborahpa]

With the Institutes of the Christian Religion, you can read items such as Book IV, Chapter 18, No. 1: "By these and similar inventions, Satan has attempted to adulterate and envelop the sacred Supper of Christ as with thick darkness, that its purity might not be preserved in the Church. But the head of this horrid abomination was, when he raised a sign by which it was not only obscured and perverted, but altogether obliterated and abolished, vanished away and disappeared from the memory of man-namely, when, with most pestilential error, he blinded almost the whole world into the belief that the Mass was a sacrifice and oblation for obtaining the remission of sins. I say nothing as to the way in which the sounder Schoolmen at first received this dogma.I leave them with their puzzling subtleties, which, however they may be defended by cavilling, are to be repudiated by all good men, because, all they do is to envelop the brightness of the Supper in great darkness. Bidding adieu to them, therefore, let my readers understand that I am here combating that opinion with which the ROMAN ANTICHRIST and his prophets have imbued the whole world- viz. that the mass is a work by which the priest who offers Christ, and the others who in the oblation receive him, gain merit with God, or that it is an expiatory victim by which they regain the favour of God. And this is not merely the common opinion of the vulgar, but the very act has been so arranged as to be a kind of propitiation, by which satisfaction is made to God for the living and the dead. This is also expressed by the words employed, and the same thing may be inferred from daily practice. I am aware how deeply this plague has struck its roots; under what a semblance of good it conceals its true character, bearing the name of Christ before it, and making many believe that under the single name of Mass is comprehended the whole sum of faith. But when it shall have been most clearly proved by the word of God, THAT THIS MASS, HOWEVER GLOSSED AND SPLENDID, OFFERS THE GREATEST INSULT TO CHRIST, suppresses and buries his cross, consigns his death to oblivion, takes away the benefit which it was designed to convey, enervates and dissipates the sacrament, by which the remembrance of his death was retained, will its roots be so deep that this most powerful axe, the word of God, will not cut it down and destroy it? Will any semblance be so specious that this light will not expose the lurking evil?" [Beveridge translation, P. 866, ntslibrary website, Institutes of the Christian Religion, pdf 874 of 944]

[@michellecheriekjv4115]

Amen. That was excellent...Thank you. I have that version of Calvin's Institutes...but am only on page 350 ish. I am currently reading Francois Turretini's Elenectic Theology Volume 1. Excellent reads ...Plus of course Daily Bible study. God is good...God Bless 🌷.

[@michellecheriekjv4115]

Calvin's Book "The Necessity of Reforming The Church." Was also good .. probably not as deep as the Institutes though. 🙏

[@annakimborahpa]

1. Then you must be familiar with the claims that John Calvin made for the Institutes of the Christian Religion in the Beveridge translation. A. In his Preface To The Reader, SUBJECT OF THE PRESENT WORK, [prefixed to the french edition, published at geneva in 1545], he claimed that God, not Calvin, was the author of The Institutes of the Christian Religion: "And since we are bound to acknowledge that all truth and sound doctrine proceed from God, I [John Calvin] will venture boldly to declare what I think of this work [the Institutes], ACKNOWLEDGING IT TO BE GOD'S WORK RATHER THAN MINE ..." [Beveridge translation, Page 22, Paragraph 6, ntslibrary website, Institutes of the Christian Religion, pdf page 30 of 944] B. Calvin then stated that the Institutes should be memorized first before reading the Bible, so that the reading of the latter might them become profitable: "My opinion of the work then is this: I EXHORT ALL, WHO REVERENCE THE WORD OF THE LORD, TO READ IT [the Institutes], AND DILIGENTLY IMPRINT IT ON THEIR MEMORY, IF THEY WOULD IN THE FIRST PLACE, HAVE A SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE, and, in the second place, an introduction to the profitable reading both of the Old and New Testament." [Ibid] C. John Calvin previously used similar language claiming divine authorship when presenting the 1537 Latin edition of The Institutes of the Christian Religion to the French monarch: "But our doctrine [the Institutes] must stand sublime above all the glory of the world, and invincible by all its power, because it [the Institutes] is not ours, but that of the living God and his Anointed, whom the Father has appointed King ..." [Ibid, Page 10, Paragraph 2; pdf 18 of 944] 2. So convinced was John Calvin that God was the author of the writings published in his name that he called it "no greater insult" and evidence of a "mortal hate" for his teachings to be referred to as Calvinism: "The term Calvinist appeared in 1552 in the writings Joachim Westphal , a Lutheran pastor from Hamburg. Calvin was the first to deplore this term. He took exception to it in 1563 on the eve of his death, in his Latin commentary on Jeremiah (1565 for the French version): 'They could attach us no greater insult than this word, Calvinism. It is not hard to conjecture where such a mortal hate comes from that they hold against me.'" - John Calvin, Leçons ou commentaires et expositions sur les révélations du prophète Jeremie, 1565 [Cottret, Bernard (22 May 2003). Calvin, A Biography. A&C Black. p. 239. ISBN 978-0-567-53035-6 - via Google Books.] 3. The immediate followers of John Calvin respected his dying wishes and did not refer to themselves as Calvinists. In France, they were Huguenots; in Scotland as Covenanters; and in England, Holland and the New England colonies as Puritans. It was only until three centuries after his death that those who followed his teachings referred to themselves as Calvinists and his teachings as Calvinism, in order to distinguish themselves from non-Calvinists. 4. And if the King James Bible was good enough for St. Paul ...

[@tomh3721]

Throw the hymnal away and fall in love with the Psalter!

[@anyanyanyanyanyany3551]

I wonder how many of these Redemeed Zoomer has🤔

[@b__rink__]

Serious question. I used to hate Calvinism with a passion (I was in a cult) but now fully embrace it. However I still have a lot to learn… is there a difference between Calvinism and reformed theology ?

[@andrewwood9684]

I would say if you are referring to Calvinism as the 5 points. I would say all Reformed Christians would affirm the 5 points, but not all people who are Calvinists (believe the 5 points) are not Reformed. Issues such as sacramentology, polity, and hermeneutics separate both

[@JudeStradtner]

Calvinism is a part of Reformed Theology. Honestly, every point of Reformed Theology comes from what we call Covenant Theology. I’d recommend studying that

[@ohLyln]

Colloquially, no not really any difference.

[@johnschultz3664]

You might consider the Trinity Psalter Hymnal as combining Book of Psalms for Worship in the red Trinity Hymnal.

[@Cantthinkofahandle117]

"Evanjellyfish" 😂😂😂

[@AmericanShia786]

I actually have a two shelves of Reformed books. I would have 6 or 7, but I have several Reformed books on Kindle. Everything you mentioned I have except ... the 4 books you wrote. I will have to remedy that. One could make a case for the Reformation Heritage Study Bible as well. The Reformation Study Bible commentary is a bit better, true. However, included in the RHSB notes is Joel Beeke's Family Worship notes, and the Heidelberg Catechism with scripture references is included along with the other two Dutch Reformed standards and the Westminster Standards. I like the Heidelberg Catechism as much as the Westminster Catechisms, not more or less. When you aren't looking, I'll slip Morning and Evening by Charles Haddon Spurgeon in the box. 🙂

[@koc118]

Pastor Sammy Allen said, "You don't become a Calvinist by reading the Bible. You become a Calvinist by reading other books". Well here we are.

[@chriscravens8318]

Listening to Sammy Allen for theological advice? Smh..

[@koc118]

@@chriscravens8318 I don't know much about him but why don't you address what he said (which is true by any standard) rather than attacking him. And me.

[@blackukulele]

Good list. I have heard Presbyterian ministers use 'TR' almost as an adjective of abuse, or at least mockery.

[@flowerlass]

I thought it was going to be a review of Logos's Reformed Starter Pack. Lol

[@josephdennison4890]

Why would anyone want to be reform when I can be a Christian?

[@VDMAPX]

How do I know if Im saved or not within Reformed theology?

[@toolegittoquit_001]

Because you are

[@firebat724]

The testimony of the Spirit.

[@DrGero15]

A subjective feeling which might only be evanescent grace.

[@KeiraFrizzelle]

Only the saved, (I.e chosen by God) can trust in Christ alone for their salvation, unbelievers HATE God. Do you hate or trust him? Do you love him? Do you slowly show a life of bearing fruit? Not that your sanctification (growing more like Christ) is what saves you, not that it justifies you or not that it keeps you in a justified state. But true believers show a life of repentance, and sorrow for their sins towards God in a humble manner. I recommend looking at the canons of dort, Belgeic confession, and the Heidelberg catechism.

[@firebat724]

@DrGero15 I think the issue I would have with that would be that it's not subjective for the person who the spirit is working on. It's personal and objective for that person, and since it is a personal question, I think it's fine to say that. Now, if the question was "How do you know that someone else is saved?" I agree that it wouldn't work.

[@zachsmith8916]

My quick answer. No, I'm not. Unless of course you're using the broadest term, which means non-Lutheran Protestant.

[@Dave-cf4xq]

Maybe get a bigger box.

[@Post-x5q]

Reformed from what... their seems to be treads of division in this reform! Which hand is this originating from, the hand selling your stuff or the hand of a better reform. This seems to much like others that package their materials at the very counter of the better way gospel. I do think that you mean well and is a loving brother, because I may not agree with this one, I still would like to listen to you. You do have alot to build up the body of believers... John

[@Franklin-ww6nc]

This does demonstrate a lack of what should be a core component of reformed theology. Who is wise and understanding among you...I used to call myself a reformed baptist but I think I'll stick with particular Baptist now. It's historic, it's a better term.

[@carlmoore6674]

Reformed Baptists aren't TRs. 😊

[@simeonyves5940]

I have a LOT to buy it seems as I am missing most of those.... Guess I am not TR and should just go back to the fallen and apostate Church of England in Shame then :( I would add the Belgic Confession, the Heidelberg Catechism, the 1619 Canons of Dort, and the 95 Theses of Martin Luther in there as well however..

[@yellomoth]

Your bias is showing. Sola Westminster? What about the 3 forms of unity?

[@StarAccount-km1rt]

Another stocking stuffer idea the whole reformed family can enjoy singing together round the Christmas fireplace. "Jesus loves me, this I know. As for you, I don't think so. Only some to Him belong. We are right and you are wrong. Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! But I hope this isn't effervescent grace that I'm walking in and instead I'm actually deceived and one of the reprobates that He created to burn as a candle for His glory in Hell forever."

[@jolookstothestars6358]

Ooch!! That had to hurt!😖

[@greganderson5981]

Angry!

[@StarAccount-km1rt]

@@jolookstothestars6358 A person should never be ashamed what they believe. Reformed Calvinists most eagerly believe what i put down in the comments. But who am I (I am a Christian) This Reformed pastor has made things even clearer of what they believe. John Piper and John MacArthur are in agreement. Here is the exact Quote from John Piper word for word "... " God . . . brings about all things in accordance with his will. In other words, it isn’t just that God manages to turn the evil aspects of our world to good for those who love him; it is rather that he himself brings about these evil aspects for his glory (see Ex. 9:13-16; John 9:3) and his people’s good (see Heb. 12:3-11; James 1:2-4). This includes-as incredible and as unacceptable as it may currently seem-God’s having even brought about the Nazis’ brutality at Birkenau and Auschwitz as well as the terrible killings of Dennis Rader and even the sexual abuse of a young child . "

[@StarAccount-km1rt]

@@greganderson5981 I hope you are angry enough to check out if it is true! Reformed 5-point Calvinism is a modern day Cult. Might I suggest you take a look at 1 Dr Flowers Soteriology 101 2 Dave Hunt What Love is this 3 David Pawson 4. Faith on Fire 5 Idol Killer I was angry enough to listen to your Calvinist teachers. But I didn't hide from them. I listened and rejected their teaching as a Christian Denomination. Because there is no Gospel in it.

[@chriscravens8318]

Someone is triggered..

[@davidfulton3350]

Well now, this video has certainly triggered a few bods…

[@eugenejoseph7076]

Interesting. When I share the Gospel with someone my starter kit includes just one thing, the Bible. If they are genuinely seeking the Lord, John 16:13 tells us that The Lord Jesus gives new believers the Holy Spirit to guide them towards His truth. Nobody needs a man's point of view, especially a 26 year old theologian who thinks he actually thinks he knows everything there is to know about God! Talk about arrogance! Calvinism is heretical.

[@chriscravens8318]

Your entire post reeks of arrogance. Pot, meet kettle..

[@davidgiesbrecht3816]

Are you reformed?? In other words do you believe in a lie? We'll show you how.

[@bigtobacco1098]

Waiting

[@vsaharc]

0:41 So, I guess I’d I’m not a TRist I’m not to run with you guys… 🤦🏻‍♂️ truly sad 😢

[@ConstantCompanion]

Really you really do that? You must be a joy to be around. That's rude who died and made you God.

[@bigtobacco1098]

Who made you god ??

[@ConstantCompanion]

@bigtobacco1098 I don't understand where you think it's okay to dissect someone's beliefs like that. Do you really treat people like that?

[@bigtobacco1098]

@ConstantCompanion test the spirit..

[@ConstantCompanion]

@bigtobacco1098 that's not testing spirits. That's picking in gossiping behind somebody's back. You don't sit there and poke at each other with your elbows shredding another person before you even get to know them. Who cares if they believe exactly like you do or not. That's just rude. Horrible manners.

[@bigtobacco1098]

@ConstantCompanion public forum isn't behind your back... stop crying

[@screwball1010]

This is the most elitest video I have ever seen. I hope this is a joke.

[@johnmoore6930]

How can you be TR? If you use critical text, 😂 seriously, how can you be TR if you don't use TR😂

[@JohnMonk-p2v]

ARE YOU A REPENTANT BLOOD WASHED , HOLY SPIRIT FILLED DISCIPLE FOLLOWING JESUS CHRIST ? OR TRADITIONALY RELIGIOUS ! THERES A HUGE DIFFERANCE !

[@chriscravens8318]

Why are you yelling? Noone else is. Triggered?

[@JohnMonk-p2v]

@chriscravens8318 Not yelling ! Emphasising !

[@ajpalazuelos3831]

Im still getting over “Evan-Jellyfish.”

[@whattheheckification]

It’s annoying that Calvinists think they have a stranglehold on being reformed. Every Protestant is definitionally reformed.

[@bigtobacco1098]

No ,,, just protestant

[@whattheheckification]

@ this is the problem with using the word reformed. Every church that came out of Catholicism is reformed church. If it weren’t, then it would be Catholic still.

[@bigtobacco1098]

@whattheheckification no... reformed means to form what once was... Many churches are innovators

[@whattheheckification]

@@bigtobacco1098 Do you mean to reform the church to how it was before Catholicism?

[@bigtobacco1098]

@whattheheckification before it lost it's way

[@monks6766]

I don’t believe that children and infants should be baptized. So no

[@simeonyves5940]

Use the 1689 Second London Confession and the Savoy Declaration with Keache's Catechism instead.

[@StarAccount-km1rt]

I have some stocking stuffer ideas. How about this short bedtime story for children of Reformed parents. It smooths over those difficult questions their children will ask in an easy way. LITTLE JOHNNY Johnny, God has predestined the minority of people to be saved and go to heaven forever, and He has predestined the majority of people to be eternally damned and burn in the fires of hell. We have no idea, little Johnny, if God has predestined you to be forever damned or forever saved. We love you, little Johnny, but we accept the fact that God might not love you, and that He may have plans to send you to hell for your future sins. If you do find yourself one day burning in hell because He hasn’t elected to save you, just remember that we will always love you, even if God hates you. Take comfort knowing that we are not like God. We will be in heaven forever only because we were unconditionally chosen for salvation before we were born. That would be the only reason that we won’t be in hell with you if you find yourself there. It won’t be because of anything we did. So also take comfort in knowing that. It may not seem fair, but who are we to judge God? So again, if you find yourself in hell, remember that we will always love you as we forever worship the God who loved us but who hated you, the God who sent His Son to die for us but not for you. Please, we ask, don’t let it bother you-if you find yourself in hell-that we love the God who hated you and showed you no mercy. We must accept the fact that God is sovereign, and He does what He pleases.

[@AmericanShia786]

How do you know only a few people are elected? "Many are called but few are chosen" was directed at the Jews Jesus Christ was sent to first. The Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed because few of those Jews believed. But, what about Jews and Gentiles in the future? The Apostle Paul wrote that Christ died for the many. How do we know what percentage of mankind make up the Elect? We don't. It messes up the TULIP, but I prefer Particular Redemption to Limited Atonement. I am not not try to flame you. I am just giving a different outlook on Reformed Theology than many of its critics give.

[@simeonyves5940]

Why are you here? You Arminians are *Not* Welcome! *Begone* ! and take your *Heresy* with you!

[@chriscravens8318]

You definitely got triggered. Snowflake much?

[@StarAccount-km1rt]

@@chriscravens8318 Reformed Theology IS BLASPHEMY because it impugns and assaults the good, just and merciful nature and character of the GOD of the Bible. Heresy is defined as any belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs or customs, in particular the accepted beliefs of a church or religious organization. Whereas, Blasphemy is an insult that shows contempt, disrespect, or lack of reverence concerning a deity, a sacred object, or something considered inviolable. . God plainly says. "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” That is the character he has revealed in Scripture. God is making it clear that He doesn't have to have mercy on any one but He has decided to have mercy on the whole human race and have compassion on the whole human race. God again reinforces this fact in 1 Timothy 2 : 3-6 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. Those that don't see this, can't see this, because they have blinded themselves and will not see.

[@mikelyons2831]

👿 let me help convince you that John 3:17, 12:32, 12:47, Acts 17:30-31, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19, 1 Timothy 2:3-6, Titus 2:11, Hebrews 2:9, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 John 2:2 & Revelation 22:17 do not mean what they say. C'mon hath God indeed said? Surely only some will be irresistibly regenerated?

[@bigtobacco1098]

Hath you not interpreted ?? 😊

[@carlmoore6674]

Thanks for sharing this. I've been studying Reformed theology for years and have Reformed degrees and I have never seen this before. This is mind blowing! How did over 500 years of the best minds miss this. And here you are a simple layman able to shed such profound and erudite light to something we have all missed.

[@mikelyons2831]

@@carlmoore6674 Actually a Pastor in my 60s that has led many out of Calvinism & towards a biblical understanding of why God sent His Son. Which was/is to redeem/rescue/ransom EVERYONE that will & CAN call upon Jesus for salvation. Only redeeming a pre-chosen few gives 👿 more souls after his hoodwink-bamboozle in the Garden. Biblical Christianity: God sends His Son to redeem "whosever will" from the sting of death caused by sin/Satan's scheme averted. Calvinism: Man-inspired theology where Satan's scheme was/is accomplished towards most of humanity, as few are unconditionally elected to turn to Christ via irresistible coercion & most will get the wrath they deserve for God's egoic glory.

[@bigtobacco1098]

Man can't...

[@mikelyons2831]

​@@bigtobacco1098Man can't what?

[@illkat]

Simple. Read into the Bible what you want it to say. Reformed. That's pretty much it. 😂

[@bigtobacco1098]

Or the same could be said for your system 😅😅😅

[@illkat]

@bigtobacco1098 the Lord gave the keys to Peter. Not reformers

[@illkat]

@bigtobacco1098 paul never met Jesus outside of an illusion or apparition

[@bigtobacco1098]

@illkat and?? Neither did Moses

[@illkat]

@@bigtobacco1098 they were together at transfiguration. Witnessed by Peter and John . Paul may have had his own motives.

[@paulsingleton5181]

Audio very low

[@mkshffr4936]

Seems OK now.