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Calvinism (Introduction to John Calvin's Reformed Theology)

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Tom Richey

Tom Richey

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@radarashwood5397
@radarashwood5397 8 жыл бұрын
I didn't know that Matt Damon was an amateur historian!
@TheSunGoethDown
@TheSunGoethDown 8 жыл бұрын
RadarAshwood I was thinking the same! Mr. Richey looks a lot like Matt Damon... In a good way!
@solidsnake58
@solidsnake58 7 жыл бұрын
The resemblance never occurred to me but now Matt Damon is all I see!
@tmcfootball96
@tmcfootball96 7 жыл бұрын
RadarAshwood discount Matt Damon
@simonsweeney7988
@simonsweeney7988 7 жыл бұрын
solidsnake58 x ex
@way2tehdawn
@way2tehdawn 7 жыл бұрын
RadarAshwood I think he's a professional.
@DPGBehler
@DPGBehler 7 жыл бұрын
Gets angry at me for not being a Calvinist, as if I had a choice.
@rafaelkohan6445
@rafaelkohan6445 6 жыл бұрын
LOL but at least some part of Calvinism is accepted by most Protestant gooups
@mynameisgladiator1933
@mynameisgladiator1933 6 жыл бұрын
Calvinism = false gospel (works added) = eternity in hell
@DylanWOWilliams
@DylanWOWilliams 6 жыл бұрын
Haha! Perfect.
@ryangallmeier6647
@ryangallmeier6647 6 жыл бұрын
Not angry, just frustrated that you obviously don't know the definitions of the words you use (eg. "choice"), and thus you demonstrate that when you use them you don't know what you're talking about.
@busybody1474
@busybody1474 5 жыл бұрын
@Ephesians 2:8-9 you speak truth brother, bulletproof comment!
@rogeredwards4871
@rogeredwards4871 6 жыл бұрын
How is it that myself, raised by two atheist parents and being an alcoholic, living on the streets for years started to pray one morning and was literally struck sober. A peace that "is" beyond all understanding fell upon me that literally felt like...I can't explain it, and remained for 3 day's, all i could do was sit, and be still, i was bathed in it, and never had the compulsion to drink again...pure grace, i don't care what anyone say's...i know what i know through direct experience, and that "is" truth
@reachvictoria3386
@reachvictoria3386 4 жыл бұрын
Unconditional election. Amen.
@rudyferrell
@rudyferrell 3 жыл бұрын
I had the same thing happen to me. Except the presence of God stayed with me for 3 months. I was an atheist too. I had nothing to do with my belief in God and my faith in Jesus. God saved me, I contributed nothing.
@wantlearning
@wantlearning 3 жыл бұрын
I believe in predestination born of God predestined and Born of satan don't belong to God. That's my understanding.
@dukeofstonehaven4039
@dukeofstonehaven4039 2 жыл бұрын
@@wantlearning Maybe say born of Adam? and Satan's influence reigns in the reprobate sons of Adam, for their destruction. For those in Christ, his influence is limited and works for their good.
@paulklenknyc
@paulklenknyc 2 жыл бұрын
But it’s not Calvinism.
@iammrbeat
@iammrbeat 9 жыл бұрын
I showed this one to my students today. They cracked up about the kid who went crazy and crashed into a telephone pole. This is one of my favorites of yours!
@baconrpg6865
@baconrpg6865 3 жыл бұрын
Mr beast give me money
@doompenguin1120
@doompenguin1120 2 жыл бұрын
Bro it’s really him
@urbrandnewstepdad
@urbrandnewstepdad Жыл бұрын
mr beast
@ConnorCupp
@ConnorCupp 4 жыл бұрын
Don't sell drugs to children, was just about to make this mistake. Thanks so much Tom Richey!
@whalewil3135
@whalewil3135 3 жыл бұрын
yeah same. almost accidantally turend a kid to crack addict
@poptarts9956
@poptarts9956 4 жыл бұрын
You know a history lesson is gonna be good when at the beginning you have to say "never sell drugs to children"
@tylerdennis9975
@tylerdennis9975 4 жыл бұрын
Giorno approves
@52RGD
@52RGD 4 жыл бұрын
Poptarts 995, So does it mean it's okay to sell drugs to adults?
@poptarts9956
@poptarts9956 4 жыл бұрын
52RGD Yes it is always okay to sell drugs to adults
@52RGD
@52RGD 4 жыл бұрын
@@poptarts9956, But why is it prohibited in many countries?
@schmidvid
@schmidvid 4 жыл бұрын
it is a psycholigal trick ... I once read an article that you are more likely to agree to his content when you first agreed to him to an other topic. So of course you agree that you shouldn´t sell drugs to kids, and know your mind is more likely to agree to his content on calvinism, which itself is highly controversial and proven not to be biblical.
@adv.lucasmonteiro
@adv.lucasmonteiro 7 жыл бұрын
I'm from Brazil and I'm not here for learning Calvinism but for learning English. :) (I'm Calvinist here in my city in Rio de Janeiro state).
@jamesmoore2143
@jamesmoore2143 6 ай бұрын
I'm in Brazil too trying to learn Portuguese, so I had the idea to translate The New testament from English to Portuguese
@samanthadaly4789
@samanthadaly4789 7 жыл бұрын
Studying for my AP Euro test right now, and my mom walked in and looked at what i was watching and whispered: "Calvinists are nutty."
@donaldthompson7634
@donaldthompson7634 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Samantha, how are you doing today??
@lechatleblanc
@lechatleblanc 3 жыл бұрын
Lmfao ..... U must have a scotch Irish mother..... They have that sarcasm .. ironic tho lol
@user-Strong.Trinitarian
@user-Strong.Trinitarian 5 күн бұрын
God predestined her to say that...
@PoeticGuitar11
@PoeticGuitar11 8 жыл бұрын
Calvin did not do away with free will. He holds that humans are free to do as they choose while God is still sovereign over all. It's seemingly contradictory, but Scripture affirms both, and so does Calvin. A simple reading of his section on Providence in his Institutes will clear this up for you. He does NOT eliminate a human's ability to make choices.
@procinctu1
@procinctu1 8 жыл бұрын
Razvan Stoian only the actions completely don't MATTER! A damned human being, created by God that way, who lives a good and holy life is damned. And an elect just WON'T mess up because God programmed him to be good. That is a farce of a doctrine.
@jonathankotyk3075
@jonathankotyk3075 8 жыл бұрын
You're right it is, that is why Calvinists do not believe that. Everyone is a sinner without exception. And the only way to Heaven is through Jesus Christ, it has nothing to do with personal works.
@procinctu1
@procinctu1 8 жыл бұрын
+Jonathan Kotyk And, that is a sad and hopeless way to preach "salvation." Why would Jesus offer, "The words of eternal life" to those he CREATED to be DAMNED! I am passionate about this because it is offensive to me. Every human is called to Christ, period. An "elect" is a human devise to separate followers from their Brothers and Sisters in Christ. The "Good News" can save everyone; why is that debatable?
@jonathankotyk3075
@jonathankotyk3075 8 жыл бұрын
That Guy The sacrifice Jesus made is capable of saving everyone, but it will ONLY save those who are called to repentance. No one comes to Jesus unless it is the will of the Father. The scripture is clear, God chooses some and not others, why this is is unknown and it is a hard thing for some, to acknowledge that God is sovereign over all creation, but His word says we are all sinners and that no one searches for God, not one. S He must come find us. Faith is a gift from God, it does not come from us. Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. 27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. Romans 9:14 What shall we say then? Is there injustice on God's part? By no means! 15 For he says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” 16 So then it depends not on human will or exertion,[b] but on God, who has mercy. 17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, “For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I might show my power in you, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” 18 So then he has mercy on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills. 19 You will say to me then, “Why does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?” 20 But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, “Why have you made me like this?” 21 Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use? 22 What if God, desiring to show his wrath and to make known his power, has endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction, 23 in order to make known the riches of his glory for vessels of mercy, which he has prepared beforehand for glory Ephesians 1:11 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, 12 so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. 13 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.
@procinctu1
@procinctu1 8 жыл бұрын
"The scripture is clear, God chooses some and not others" that is ABSURD. That doctrine violates the spirit and the intent of the Gospels. We do not worship AN EVIL AND CAPRICIOUS GOD! I am simply disgusted, sorry.
@PierreLaFontaine
@PierreLaFontaine 9 жыл бұрын
I found this quote, had to reshare it. "I would believe in the doctrine of election, but God did not predestine me to believe in predestination."
@YuGiOhDuelChannel
@YuGiOhDuelChannel 9 жыл бұрын
+Pierre LaFontaine What a stupid quote, unless it is from God Himself. How the in world could anyone know what God has predestined or not predestined.
@timothygill9511
@timothygill9511 8 жыл бұрын
+YuGiOhDuelChannel Reform doctrine is from the devil. Burn the institutes of the Christian religion and follow the Lord Jesus Christ .
@YuGiOhDuelChannel
@YuGiOhDuelChannel 8 жыл бұрын
frank dunleavy Hmm I do not think you worded your statement correctly, because if a person does something like "eat dinner" even if they were predestined, they are still, in fact, eating dinner, does not matter if they are doing it autonomously or predestined, they are still performing that act either. It is not that they "wouldn't" be doing it.
@YuGiOhDuelChannel
@YuGiOhDuelChannel 8 жыл бұрын
frank dunleavy You point out exactly why the original quote is stupid, because it misses a key word in it's phrasing "presently", no duh "presently" you are not believing, that is as enlightening as stating the sky is blue.
@YuGiOhDuelChannel
@YuGiOhDuelChannel 8 жыл бұрын
frank dunleavy Oh and also, ALL actions are predetermined, regardless if they are made by man or God, just God simply "existing" means that every action is going to come about at exactly the moment they come about "without possibility of deviation" because God sees all actions, past, present and future, all at once. Both views are fatalistic, only difference is once view is a man centered fate, and the other is a God centered fate.
@daric_
@daric_ 8 жыл бұрын
No one here criticizing Calvin really understands Reformed theology. They criticize what they think Calvinism is without really understanding it and it's basis in the bible. You'll notice that people who typically abhor Calvinism usually (not always) refrain from using scripture to bolster their arguments, but instead use appeals to emotion and straw-man arguments (logical fallacies). They start with man and work their way up to God, instead of reading the scriptures and starting with God and how He deals with mankind and our rebellious nature. All mankind are sinners (Romans 3:9-12, 3:23) and cannot please God (Romans 8:7-8). Those who have not been saved are in sin and are sinful by nature; in fact, they love sin so much that they are *completely dead in sin* (Ephesians 2:1). It is completely *fair* and *just* for God to destroy all of us for our own sins (Rom. 2:6-9). However, those who are saved no longer live according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit (Romans 8:4). Only God can raise people from spiritual death to spiritual life through Jesus Christ (Romans 5:18). Remember, *we cannot please God* until God raises us to spiritual life (Romans 8:7-8). It is God who chooses to bring to life, not us. How can we, puny humans, complain against the Lord of the Universe, who He chooses to save? (Rom. 9:15, 21). No man can come unto Christ except the Father draws us, and it is they who the Father chooses who will believe in Christ and will be lifted up at the last day (John 6:37-40). Read John 6:37-39, 10:27-29, Romans (especially chapters 3 - 9), Galatians, and Ephesians. There's Calvinist theology all throughout these books. It's only the natural man who says "but the Calvinist God is evil!" without actually reading these passages and believing them. Until you believe that man is naturally **dead in sin** because of the fall and *only God* can bring them to life, you won't understand Calvinism and you'll continue to make straw mans and use manmade philosophies to support your own morality as opposed to God's. *Nowhere* does it say in the Bible that man's free will is *more powerful than God's*. That's the whole point of Romans chapters 8-9. God bless and good luck to everyone. Hope these passages help.
@MelancoliaI
@MelancoliaI 6 жыл бұрын
Good luck with what? Being 'chosen' for the Salvation Lottery?
@MikeGreenwood51
@MikeGreenwood51 6 жыл бұрын
Your rebellious nature! You want to face God and tell him you are rebellious?
@MelancoliaI
@MelancoliaI 6 жыл бұрын
If the potter made the clay rebellious, what else can the clay be? We are what we are.
@MikeGreenwood51
@MikeGreenwood51 6 жыл бұрын
The clay can be a vase. A bowl, picture for water or a pot. Did God give hands to rebell against him? The clay is what the potter makes. God has not made that rebellious clay. Rebels are who become rebellious. So was that the purpose for which God made man? Does a father make a son for his son to rebell? Jesus Xhrist may have taught rebellion '(Mather 10 he came not to bring peace but a sword. To turn son against father and daughter against mother)' but he was nailed to a cross. The clay may be fired.
@MelancoliaI
@MelancoliaI 6 жыл бұрын
Then fire away, if it be your god's will. Fun fact: when he said 'let there be Light' it was an act of invitation. Time is the tool whereby space is utilized, and Light moves through space in time. Light is in the atmosphere. Light made us a promise. Light will make good on it.
@DustinBarlow8P
@DustinBarlow8P 2 жыл бұрын
I love your examples. I have been around a lot of people who try to connect with young people, but they are just so awkward and sheltered, that they just came off as extremely cheesy. Like it would physically hurt listening to them try to connect, and you would find yourself messageing your temples, trying to make the migraine stop. You have more humor in you message, and I think that is where the connection is made. Good job man.
@palomarobles9840
@palomarobles9840 4 жыл бұрын
I'm studying for my CSET. These videos are extremely helpful. I wish more history teachers posted videos about history. thanks for taking the time to post!
@zemimsky
@zemimsky 2 ай бұрын
I was born as a Reformed Protestant but I have never been properly educated or introduced to the core of what defines our belief system. I'm falling in love with this dude and his doctrines and how he sees stuff! I'm definitely ready to go back to God and Christ and do my work down here! He totally suits my style!
@ThomasWhite-t6t
@ThomasWhite-t6t 2 ай бұрын
At first I didn’t like all the sell drugs to kids lines. But the example came through. Then your video got better and better. Much appreciated for the teaching. I’ve been emotional as heck lately after praying to be convinced. He said “are you ready, are you sure you’re ready”. I said “yes”. The next day chaos and life’s been chaos since. My prayers are being answered. In a odd way but it is Hos way and His way is always right. I was saying to myself “why me. Why did you choose me”. I feel so incredibly blessed and I was not a good person in my past so why did He choose me. Other “Christians” who don’t live the word at all are saying “no, he didn’t choose you” blah blah blah. Then today I saw a man from a church. A Calvinism church and he explained this to me. And it all made sense. His confirming yes I was selected. Nothing personal of course but I know I was selected, chosen, blessed beyond words. Lived a terrible worldly life all my life but I’ve never been closer to God in all my life and it can’t leave me. Through God all things are possible. Thank you for the great video.
@derekroberts6654
@derekroberts6654 4 жыл бұрын
“Nothing personal.....” “just business”.... I know God’s not a mob boss.
@junesilvermanb2979
@junesilvermanb2979 4 жыл бұрын
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_boss
@Giga_Pudding
@Giga_Pudding 7 жыл бұрын
God: "All your souls are belong to me."
@ivanberdichevsky5679
@ivanberdichevsky5679 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you God for using Giga to pass this message onto me. I, hereby, accept it and embrace it. Let his will be done.
@Giga_Pudding
@Giga_Pudding 4 жыл бұрын
@@ivanberdichevsky5679 Creepy...
@firingallcylinders2949
@firingallcylinders2949 3 жыл бұрын
Indeed
@willyd4227
@willyd4227 3 жыл бұрын
This is a quick video describing confusion with calvinism and a big issue today kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHWVaGSlm9d6l9E
@jamesa2839djd
@jamesa2839djd 3 жыл бұрын
Tom I showed this to my 4th grade class and my kids ran out screaming. I’m demanding a complete apology.
@janveselak9324
@janveselak9324 3 ай бұрын
He can't help himself
@tking2199
@tking2199 Ай бұрын
That was God's will, remember? 😂
@pleaseenteraname1103
@pleaseenteraname1103 Жыл бұрын
As a Calvinist I thoroughly enjoyed the video. But I wouldn’t say it’s entirely accurate to say he wanted to completely start from scratch, he still kept many of the traditions of the Catholic church and believed they were important except for things like the pope of course, just that they were not essential to the Christian faith.
@jonathankotyk3075
@jonathankotyk3075 8 жыл бұрын
Reading all the anti-Calvinism comments is funny, I doubt even one of them has read Institutes of the Christian Religion or any of Calvin's writings.
@jonnyw82
@jonnyw82 8 жыл бұрын
Don't need to read it. My God-given brain tells me the Calvinist god is so evil that it just can't be true. I guess the mere fact that I am disgusted by Calvinism means I'm not of the elect, right?
@ryangallmeier6647
@ryangallmeier6647 8 жыл бұрын
Do you believe God is omni-prescient? In other words, does God know all things beforehand? Or, do you believe that God knows only _some_ things beforehand? Or, do you believe that God is ignorant of all things, or any thing, beforehand?
@jonnyw82
@jonnyw82 8 жыл бұрын
I'm not married to either and think that there are good reasons to believe both views.
@jonathankotyk3075
@jonathankotyk3075 8 жыл бұрын
Junto I How can you condemn Calvinism if you don't even know what it is or what it teaches?
@ryangallmeier6647
@ryangallmeier6647 8 жыл бұрын
"...good reasons to believe _both_ views..."? But aren't 'both views' contradictory to one another? How can you hold to both views when they contradict? Are you saying that it's okay to believe in contradictions? Just wondering.
@Winston_Smith_84
@Winston_Smith_84 8 жыл бұрын
Dude...you've been "nerding out" since the day you were born.
@vibratehigher2441
@vibratehigher2441 4 жыл бұрын
Ok
@monicad9831
@monicad9831 9 жыл бұрын
I loved the video!!! Very good energy, funny and I loved that you explained everything that was needed to get a better understanding of the next topic.....Great Job!
@gregorydesousa1365
@gregorydesousa1365 Жыл бұрын
God can and will do all that pleases Him. For his glory and for our joy.
@ABC_DEF
@ABC_DEF 2 жыл бұрын
This isn't Tom Richey, it's Tom Ripley, as in the Talented Mr Ripley.
@lewkmark1789
@lewkmark1789 5 жыл бұрын
If you happen to be living in an isolated island where a community lives and is fairly literate, and for the first time and have read the new testament; would you be able to deduce/extract TULIPS and calvinistic theology from it? Or would you be a believer and see Jesus, devoid of any calvinistic ways of seeing theology?
@binmanart
@binmanart 8 жыл бұрын
Fun AND educational. You should be a.. Oh, nevermind.
@calvincrane
@calvincrane 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry you're not making heaven. The reason being overly clever in a social media way. Social media was not created by GOD. Therefore playing clickbait and looking for likes in anti calvinism. I am law.
@abefaerber7994
@abefaerber7994 4 жыл бұрын
@@calvincrane imagine being so sore about someone making a joke that you sentence them to hell
@hoagmaster
@hoagmaster 10 жыл бұрын
You are an excellent teacher and did a fantastic job of summarizing Calvinism. I was once a staunch Calvinist, although rejected Limited Atonement. I still reject it. Also, I am not identifying myself as a Calvinist anymore. I think the subject is so deep that I just consider myself a bible student who tries to understand the subject.
@tomrichey
@tomrichey 10 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you appreciate what I was trying to do here - just teach without endorsing or condemning Calvinist doctrine. Nearly every video on KZbin about Calvinism is persuasive rather than informative. Having been on both sides, you can appreciate this more than most.
@michaelparks536
@michaelparks536 10 жыл бұрын
Your god made all those in hell go there out of His joy to damn them.Calvinism god who judged those he himself made sin and he himself forced to sin.He Himself refuse to save . . No point in even having a bible or witnessing to anyone, because all those saved were already saved before they were born . No point in anyone pointing out false teaching because no one cannot be unelected . Illogical Calvinism
@daric_
@daric_ 8 жыл бұрын
B Hog: Since you rejected Calvinism, how do you deal with Romans 9:15, 21; John 6:37-40 and John 10:27-29? I've watched a lot of debates and have yet to see an Arminian refute these passages clearly or consistently.
@20july1944
@20july1944 7 жыл бұрын
Daric: Why does Jesus make the nonelect, in your theology?
@daric_
@daric_ 7 жыл бұрын
20july1944 Again, as with your other question, I don't ask God why He created some for salvation and some for destruction. As a side note, your logically fallacious appeals to emotion to try to discredit the clear teachings of scripture are futile. The scriptures are clear that God is the potter and we are the clay, and some are made for "honorable use" and some for "common use" (Romans 9:20-22). God is the one who decides who is to be saved and who is to be damned. In the end, we will all be judged by our works (Revelation 20:11-14). If we do not have the perfect righteousness of Jesus Christ imputed to us, we will be cast to hell. If we have faith in Him, His righteousness is imputed to us, His righteous deeds become our righteous deeds, and our sins become His sins, and we attain heaven. That's it. I don't ask God why some go to hell and some don't. He is in charge. We are like grasshoppers compared to the awesome might and glory of God (Isaiah 40:22).
@bluehourrr
@bluehourrr 7 жыл бұрын
I can't believe I only found your videos this late in the school year!! thank you for uploading them! they're very informative and I love the way you explain everything. :)
@93556108
@93556108 5 жыл бұрын
katelyn ramirez , by your expression I guess you must be a Calvinist. Do me a favour to comment according to your calvinism theory for the following verses of the bible; (Rom 4:5) But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Before you start I want to state some of the calvinist's principle that is only the elect can be saved as Christ only died for their sins (limited atonement). Now on rom4:5b ".....that justified the ungodly.....". by applying calvinism theory the ungodly must be the elect as only the elect can be saved then what about the non-elect? the non-elect must be classified as the godly because there are only two classes of believers. It is explicitly clear that your doctrine of calvinism is flawed by the above comparison. Another verse for your comments; . (Luk 19:10) For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Luk19:10b; " come to seek and to save which was lost" according to your theory on salvation only the elect can be saved. Thus the lost must be only the elect. So the non-elect is not lost. How ludicrous it sounds, isn't it? Appreciate your comments please.thank you.
@93556108
@93556108 5 жыл бұрын
katelyn ramirez, don't be deceived by the teaching of calvin as it is not biblical. for example , on pedestination calvinism says "God predestinated some to be saved and other to be destroyed". Please refer to these only 4 verses in the whole bible about God's predestination and to verify Calvin's doctrine on predestinaton; (Eph 1:5) Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, (Eph 1:11) In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: (Rom 8:29) For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. (Rom 8:30) Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. Please read the above the only 4 verses on God's predestination found in the bible and compare it with the teaching of Calvinism on predestination. Does any of the verses says "God predestined some to be saved and other to be destroyed"? . You still don't believe me and here are the facts: Calvin most definitely did believe in double predestination. This is what he wrote and taught: "The predestination by which God adopts some to the hope of life, and adjudges others to eternal death, no man who would be thought pious ventures simply to deny….By predestination we mean the eternal decree of God, by which he determined with himself whatever he wished to happen with regard to every man. All are not created on equal terms, but some are preordained to eternal life, others to eternal damnation; and, accordingly, as each has been created for one or other of these ends, we say that he has been predestinated to life or to death". (This is a copy from Calvin Institutes of the Christian Religion Chapter 3.21.5). Do read for yourself what Calvin really taught and you decides for yourself and don't simply listened to their sweet talks as I have proved it to you biblically. Your comments please. Thanks
@mikefay5698
@mikefay5698 2 жыл бұрын
@@93556108 Hence the Bourgeoisie were pre destined to be able to rip of the masses who are not favoured by big G! Good letter!
@93556108
@93556108 2 жыл бұрын
@@mikefay5698 I don't believe in God predestinates individuals in relation to soteriology.
@mikefay5698
@mikefay5698 2 жыл бұрын
@@93556108 Soteriology eh. Looked it up means Salvation. "Apple Pie in the sky that's what Jesus promises when you die". With the pious cocking there Nuclear bombs both Biden and Putin for WW3 with the callapse of Holy Capitalism and human rights. Mind you that is true Global warming the Capies love to end their Gobbledegook speeches with! Off we all go to the "Big rock candy mountain"!
@LothairOfLorraine
@LothairOfLorraine 9 жыл бұрын
According to Calvinism, was the crowd who shouted 'Hosanna' the Elect? Why or why not? [ Mt 21:9, 15; Mk 11:9-10 and Jhn 12:13}. Obviously, I have my own position but I am curious to know what the Calvinist has to say.
@FATHOLLYWOODB123
@FATHOLLYWOODB123 Жыл бұрын
Calvinism and Anabaptism are the most interesting types of protestant theology if you ask me!
@doriesse824
@doriesse824 Ай бұрын
Anabaptists are not Protestant.
@Fearofthemonster
@Fearofthemonster 8 жыл бұрын
So according to the Calvinists I can blame god for everything that happens to me including the things that are my fault.
@simusic8346
@simusic8346 5 жыл бұрын
I am a calvinist and my senior pastor taught me that there are several things that cause life to happen: Your enviroment, The laws of nature, Your Free Will, ect. And, God is not the main cause. So dont blame God for everything.
@JohnnyBlaze5100
@JohnnyBlaze5100 2 жыл бұрын
Love this guy! Lively, funny, energetic, informative and educational! Two thumbs up!
@lawrence2992
@lawrence2992 4 жыл бұрын
I'm an atheist, but in my theological research, I find Calvinism to be the most logically consistent and sensible to reconcile the omniscience of God.
@AndreGuimond
@AndreGuimond 4 жыл бұрын
Found this after Michael Pollan mentioned calvinists in his book "The Botany of Desire". Listening to the audio book through the Pub. Lib. Syst. He's writing about Tulips in Holland (a calvinist nation in 1634-37 when the tulip apparently caused some trouble to their economy.
@quarantinegarden1445
@quarantinegarden1445 2 жыл бұрын
Holland was not a “Calvinist” nation. Many craftsman in The Netherlands were Protestant. Upon gaining freedom from Spanish control, the Netherlands became a destination for Protestants and Jews throughout Europe.
@JeffHulett-oy5ud
@JeffHulett-oy5ud 4 ай бұрын
How does a Calvinist KNOW he is an elect?
@Legovids4
@Legovids4 10 жыл бұрын
My favorite part. "STEVEN RUNS INTO A TELEPHONE POLE AND BAM! HE'S DEAD!!!" Just the conclusion of that story made me laugh a lot. Awesome videos, thank you. I've been watching a lot of them and it makes things more clearer to understand because I cannot retain info fast in my a.p euro class like my other classmates. Thank you so much :)
@tomrichey
@tomrichey 10 жыл бұрын
***** Glad I can help and entertain you at the same time! Steven and I had a lot of fun making this video.
@E36780
@E36780 9 жыл бұрын
CHAPTER IX. Of Free Will. I. God hath endued the will of man with that natural liberty, that is neither forced, nor by any absolute necessity of nature determined to good or evil. II. Man, in his state of innocency, had freedom and power to will and to do that which is good and well-pleasing to God; but yet mutably, so that he might fall from it. III. Man, by his fall into a state of sin, hath wholly lost all ability of will to any spiritual good accompanying salvation; so as a natural man, being altogether averse from that good, and dead in sin, is not able, by his own strength, to convert himself, or to prepare himself thereunto. IV. When God converts a sinner and translates him into the state of grace, he freeth him from his natural bondage under sin, and, by his grace alone, enables him freely to will and to do that which is spiritually good; yet so as that, by reason of his remaining corruption, he doth not perfectly, nor only, will that which is good, but doth also will that which is evil. V. The will of man is made perfectly and immutable free to good alone, in the state of glory only. THE WESTMINSTER CONFESSION OF FAITH (1646)
@daric_
@daric_ 8 жыл бұрын
David, nothing that you said makes any sense. People love to throw around straw-man arguments, calling people Jesuits, and using non-sequiturs to "prove" their arguments. Roman Catholicism has nothing to do with Calvinism; Roman Catholics are works salvation, whereas Calvinists believe only God can save us from death and sin (see my post earlier). Hoping and praying you come to a knowledge of the truth.
@20july1944
@20july1944 7 жыл бұрын
Daric: How do you feel about the eternal suffering of the nonelect?
@daric_
@daric_ 7 жыл бұрын
Well, since you are asking a loaded question, all I have to say is that I do not desire anyone to suffer eternal hellfire. But Jesus declared that those who do not believe Him would suffer such torment. What I "feel" about the issue is inconsequential. It's like asking "how does it make you feel that 2+2=4?" Feelings have nothing to do with it. Truth is truth. The gospel makes no difference about how I "feel". God declares truth and we must accept it. We must accept God's decree and trust in Him. According to our incredibly limited human minds, some things may seem atrocious. But I trust in the completely holy, loving, good God that He knows what He is doing with His creation. It isn't up to us, as His creations, to shake our fist at God and demand He do anything (Romans 9:20-21). He is the potter and we are the clay; He can do whatever He would like with His creation as He sees fit (Ephesians 1).
@20july1944
@20july1944 7 жыл бұрын
Daric: No, what you *feel* about the issue shows me your ethics, how you follow Jesus's 2nd great commandment. Jesus told you to love and forgive even your enemies, and it turns out that you do -- you "do not desire anyone to suffer eternal hellfire." Given that, you (and I) are *far more loving than Jesus,* Who not merely *hates* them *unforgivingly* enough to punish them in hell forever, but *hated* them so much even before they existed that He *made* them for that horrible purpose. Thus, you and I are more loving and forgiving and thus "Christlike" than Christ, which is passing strange!
@20july1944
@20july1944 7 жыл бұрын
Emilio: How do you feel about the eternal suffering of the nonelect?
@stephenbattle9601
@stephenbattle9601 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved the Borg impression!!!!!
@daveme7
@daveme7 5 жыл бұрын
When my driver screaming my name and I started coming out of being knocked out, he told me I needed to get out of the vehicle as the insurgents were shooting at us. I told him no, let me die, it hurts too much. He grabbed me, pulled me off of our truck and guided me to a Stryker as we ran(was still blind at the time. The man saved life in Iraq in 2004. Did he iristably save my wife or what?
@jborg980
@jborg980 5 ай бұрын
Aren't we supposed to read Paul's epistles rather than Calvin??
@GonRogue-85
@GonRogue-85 2 ай бұрын
Exactly. Why are people hung up on Calvin? He didn't write the Bible. One can look at his teaching but it HIS doctrine. I just think go to the source and seek God himself for revelation. I prefer to be a BIBLICIST. Calvin was just a mere man. I don't get that people call themselves after his name.
@juliaskamarycz360
@juliaskamarycz360 10 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video, I was able to further grasp the concept of Calvinism based on your specific examples and modern examples. The idea of reformed theology as well as systematic theology was completely new to me and this video helped me understand what it entailed and how it played into Calvin's views.
@matthewmoreau5426
@matthewmoreau5426 2 жыл бұрын
You have to be careful. He doesn't have a clear understanding of the teaching and teaching it
@shawndurham297
@shawndurham297 5 жыл бұрын
Calvin didn't do away with free will. He taught that man's will is bound by sin and is a slave of sin, and because of this, they cannot do anything right
@93556108
@93556108 5 жыл бұрын
Shawn Durham, seems like a devout Calvinist. Please share with me whether Calvin's doctrine of double-predestination, is it according to the predestination as taught in the Bible. Thanks
@93556108
@93556108 5 жыл бұрын
@@nicolethomps.n I don't find your statement's notion in the bible. Please elaborate further what message you tried to convey or quote to me the bible verses so that I could give you a more accurate comment.
@YerPope
@YerPope 5 жыл бұрын
@@nicolethomps.n You falsely assume as taught by vain human philosophy that fallen human creatures are good, when the Bible says the direct opposite. Prior to God's work of regeneration, all humanity are followers of Satan and continually live by the desires of the flesh. Ephesians 2 2 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air(Satan), the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience- 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body[a] and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. "when we give our lives to Christ our spirit then becomes one with the Holy Spirit and we have His strength to overcome sin." So, you expect to be rewarded with salvation because you do good. How very pelagian!
@nietzschesghost8529
@nietzschesghost8529 4 жыл бұрын
@@93556108 Your comments appear to have the subtext "Go ahead and try, you simple soul, and I will quickly 'refute' for you what you say". You may as well go ahead and write " 'Please' give me research and documentation so that I could just go ahead and reject everything you'll say like I've already made up my mind to do anyway. " If you are _really_ interested in Calvinist exegesis, then you could do worse than reading a few pages from Calvin or other Calvinist authors. If you haven't done so, then you should do so since you seem ready to debate the point, and it's silly to debate the point without the required learning. If you _have_ already done so, then maybe _you_ could say what it is that you find disagreeable in your research into Calvinist exegesis. So "please share with me", by all means
@93556108
@93556108 4 жыл бұрын
@@nietzschesghost8529 I am a Christian and the bible is the sole authority for my faith and practice. I am not interested in Calvinists exegesis as I don't agree to Calvin's doctrines (TULIP) which is unbiblical. For example Calvin taught double-predestination and its concepts are no where found in the bible.
@NotRegret
@NotRegret 9 жыл бұрын
So Calvinism basically says "the game was rigged": depression, nihilism.
@d-fenz
@d-fenz 9 жыл бұрын
+NotRegret it just baffles me how God created a MAJORITY of humanity for the sole purpose of torturing them in hell for all of eternity, and that they never had a choice. God would have created them for the sole purpose of torturing them. I just don’t think I can worship a god who would do
@jonnyw82
@jonnyw82 7 жыл бұрын
You forgot despair
@dab505279
@dab505279 7 жыл бұрын
Red Pill, maybe similar to what you are saying is something I'll admit I've struggled with in the past is the question of why would God create people who live in the jungles of Africa or the Amazon that have only heard a passing whisper of the gospel at best or those apparent millions and millions who have never heard the gospel at all? I know I can't be the only one this a tough question for.
@gregoryswift9573
@gregoryswift9573 6 жыл бұрын
Ya its idealism. The church has always been trying to twist platos teachings.
@atheistsince1210
@atheistsince1210 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much I study philosophy and religion and never knew that aspect about Free Will brilliant synopsis about capturing the iconoclasm of this highly unique group .
@SapienSafari
@SapienSafari 2 жыл бұрын
Love how we didn’t know Steve was there until he just sliiiiiides into frame. 😂
@tomiew1746
@tomiew1746 7 жыл бұрын
I haven't laughed studying for a long time
@d-fenz
@d-fenz 9 жыл бұрын
So why would a God punish you for something you had no control over? Calvinism makes no sense, punishing a person for not worshipping a God they were predestined not to do anyway, the Calvinist God seems like a sick sociopath in my opinion
@Akomis99
@Akomis99 8 жыл бұрын
+Nicky Bennett I think it was a response to the world, where your life was determined by the family where you was born. If your parents are peasants - you are stuck with it, social mobility is minimal. And if you are not from the nobles - better to get used to the fact that your life is in someone`s hands and you have no control over it.
@jonnyw82
@jonnyw82 8 жыл бұрын
A Calvinist would respond by saying that God can do whatever he pleases in order to accomplish his purpose or to glorify his name. Yes, it's pretty disgusting. I'm actually very fascinated by Calvinists. Somehow, they can maintain this belief in a truly despicable god and still profess love for him. I always wonder what they really think in the depths of their subconscious.
@killthecensors58
@killthecensors58 8 жыл бұрын
Your criticism of Calvanism is a criticism of ALL Christianity.
@killthecensors58
@killthecensors58 8 жыл бұрын
The Protestant god is a merciless psychopath, torturing people mercilessly for crimes they are completely arbitrary, and NO, even in Protestantism/Catholicism you have NO CHOICE in whether or not you are tortured by a psychopathic god.
@francispena2818
@francispena2818 7 жыл бұрын
The Masked One read a FUCKING book why don't you go to a fucking sermon on the topic Don't start acting like you know what free will and moral accountability even is to people of reformed faith
@hass9868
@hass9868 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining Calvinism in an easily digestible manner. Do you have any videos on absolutism in early modern Europe?
@tomrichey
@tomrichey 8 жыл бұрын
+Hassan E. Yeah like A TON of 'em! Just search for Absolutism European History or something and you can't miss them.
@richmondpennokee
@richmondpennokee 7 жыл бұрын
My question is, how do you know if you have been elected or not?
@procinctu1
@procinctu1 5 жыл бұрын
That is one of the cruel effects of Calvin’s novel doctrine. His adhérents live in fear and continually look for signs that they are indeed one of the “elect.” These signs make them seek earthly success to prove their special status. The mercy of God is entirely front-loaded, prebirth and everyone else is littérally damned, without any hope of salvation.
@igregmart
@igregmart 11 ай бұрын
“Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?” (Roman 9.21)
@CliveChamberlain946
@CliveChamberlain946 5 жыл бұрын
Don't drink the poison - Beyond The Fundamentals just released a 1-hour video *There is NO GOSPEL In Calvinism*
@KingjamesAV1611
@KingjamesAV1611 5 жыл бұрын
Beyond the fundamentals is an awesome channel! Kevin does a great job destroying Calvinism
@HowardHughes33
@HowardHughes33 9 жыл бұрын
This was an excellent presentation. Subscribed.
@tomrichey
@tomrichey 9 жыл бұрын
+Lance Watson Glad to hear it!
@mynameisgladiator1933
@mynameisgladiator1933 6 жыл бұрын
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@93556108
@93556108 5 жыл бұрын
Lance Watson, since you proclaimed this presentation was excellent then I supposed you must have some knowledge on Calvinism. Thus tell me Calvin's notion of double-predestination, is it biblical? thanks
@93556108
@93556108 5 жыл бұрын
Lance Watson, this is a heretical doctrine and why are you recommending subscription from others. Calvinism taught this doctrine as stated below and do you think it is biblical? The facts are: Calvin most definitely did believe in double predestination. This is what he wrote and taught: "The predestination by which God adopts some to the hope of life, and adjudges others to eternal death, no man who would be thought pious ventures simply to deny….By predestination we mean the eternal decree of God, by which he determined with himself whatever he wished to happen with regard to every man. All are not created on equal terms, but some are preordained to eternal life, others to eternal damnation; and, accordingly, as each has been created for one or other of these ends, we say that he has been predestinated to life or to death" (An extract from Institutes of the Christian Religion Chapter 3.21.5) Please read for yourself and would our loving God will engaged in such an evil act on man made in His own image as suggested by Calvin? I let you be the judge. Thanks.
@PringlesOriginal445
@PringlesOriginal445 8 жыл бұрын
3:55 LOOL I loved that!
@brotherchrisrco1125
@brotherchrisrco1125 5 жыл бұрын
Good job... No judgement of the doctrine, just the facts...
@MB777-qr2xv
@MB777-qr2xv Ай бұрын
While I absolutely believe God causes/ordains/determines some things. I don’t believe He causes everything to happen. In Jeremiah 19:5 God says, "People built high places to sacrifice their children (in fire) to foreign gods, and He (God) says, "I did NOT COMMAND this, nor did it enter my mind." These are just a few of the MANY verses that speak of people making a choice; where Calvinism says, there is "No choosing" God decides. Isaiah 56:4 says, "For this is what the Lord says: “To the eunuchs who keep my Sabbaths, who CHOOSE what pleases me..." Isaiah 65:12 says, "...I spoke but you did not listen. You did evil in my sight and CHOSE what displeases me.” Isaiah 7:15 says, "...He will be eating curds and honey when he knows enough to reject the wrong and CHOOSE the right..." Proverbs 3:31 says, "... Envy thou not the oppressor, and CHOOSE none of his ways." 1 Chronicles 21:11 says, "So Gad went to David and said to him, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Take your CHOICE: three years of famine, three months of being swept away before your enemies, with their swords overtaking you, or three days of the sword of the Lord..." Deuteronomy 30:19 says, "This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now CHOOSE life..." Revelation 22:19 says, "Whoever desires (wants to) let him take the water of life freely." John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever (this means whoever chooses) believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
@mason11198
@mason11198 4 жыл бұрын
You do better at explaining than my religion text book. I was actually so confused by what the heck Calvinism was.
@varonkc
@varonkc 8 жыл бұрын
I will never lay the blame for men rejecting God on God himself. Name one that God does not desire to see in his kingdom. You cannot, because he desires us all. We do in fact have a responsibility toward God. And a man with a responsibility is a man who is able to respond. If we are able to respond to the Gospel, then we are accountable.
@laurasmith6405
@laurasmith6405 8 жыл бұрын
Correct- he is God! And because he is God I believe He is big enough to allow us our free will to respond to the calling or o reject Him - I can not believe that He bothered to create a world full of pre-programmed robots. Why would He allow Jesus to suffer the cross if He had already decided who would come and who would not? Why is the bible full of warnings against being deceived - if it isn't a possibility because we are predestined?
@laurasmith6405
@laurasmith6405 8 жыл бұрын
I agree that All things work together wor together for the good of His people- where I have a problem with this line of teaching is in the belief that He has hand picked who shall be saved- I believe the passage referring to predestination refers to the fact that He is God and therefore He knows who will and will not accept His open invitation to ALL mankind rather than the idea that He has before hand chosen some to be saved and some to be damned. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that ALL should come to repentance.
@laurasmith6405
@laurasmith6405 8 жыл бұрын
So you are a believer in predestination in the sense that there are people here on earth that are just damned due to no fault of their own. That is to say, that these people can not be saved by hearing the call, because God has excluded them? Now, these people are also not included when in John 3:16 For God so loved the WORLD that he gave His only begotten Son, that WHOsoever believes on Him shall have everlasting life.... You do not believe that scripture to mean that any and all people have the open invitation to believe on God and His gift of salvation through Jesus? This is what I do not understand. I believe God knows all, sees all, is above all, is the only God - and He is all wise etc. Yet, He is loving, longsuffering, kind, forgiving and He meant what He said- He will forgive anyone that believes and repents. The idea that he is God and therefore already knows who those people that will "choose" to accept or deny Him - makes sense to me. That they can NOT choose and are preprogrammed to either serve Him or deny Him is a concept I can not accept. This is where I can not agree with this line of thinking. But I know others that do, and I call them my brother and sisters. However I just do not agree with this doctrine. It doesn't mean I question anyones love for God or relationship with Him.
@laurasmith6405
@laurasmith6405 8 жыл бұрын
yes you see- you just said they are condemned already- and yet it did not mean the whole world. If it didnt include them- then they had no chance or choice to repent- that is what you are saying? but you don't want to be pinned down to saying it. And on this I vehemently disagree. Yes man is nasty, ugly, sin filled, prideful etc etc and trust me I can grasp it. I have been saved for 38 yrs and I have at least a very general understanding of the gospel and its message but where you and I differ is that I believe that He sent His son to extend His love and forgiveness to ANY and all that will come. And while I understand that he calls us and draws us and that it is not by works, nor by own deeds- but it is the gift of God- I believe it is a gift He offers to ALL mankind.
@laurasmith6405
@laurasmith6405 8 жыл бұрын
As I said - You believe that the unbelievers are predestined to not believe- I believe it is a choice they make- to shun Him and His gift of Salvation- and that those of us that do hear the call and repent are saved by His grace but we chose to follow Him. Yes He chose us as He chose Israel- but just as Israel has many that have rejected Him- so do we have the choice. Choose ye this day Whom you shall serve.
@itlupe
@itlupe 5 жыл бұрын
Calvin's "logic" fails at the Resurrection. If believers are predestined, then why did Jesus come and suffer?
@kwpctek9190
@kwpctek9190 5 жыл бұрын
Simple! Their salvation rests in their misinterpretation of Gods choice in eternity past, so Christ is then reduced to a mere token corollary for accomplishing it later-on in time (he gets the both the credit for the good, and more diabolically, the blame for all the evil). A question you may also want to ask: Why would God endlessly plead with ALL men throughout scripture to turn and accept His provision if already it was fait accompli? Use a few brain cells Calvinists! Are you presenting God as schizophrenic?
@YerPope
@YerPope 5 жыл бұрын
Clearly you do not know the Scriptures or you would know. Hears a hint...propitiation.
@kelvyquayo
@kelvyquayo 5 жыл бұрын
@@YerPope Do you really not see the circular reasoning there?
@YerPope
@YerPope 5 жыл бұрын
@@kelvyquayo Explain!
@YerPope
@YerPope 5 жыл бұрын
@@kwpctek9190 "Are you presenting God as schizophrenic?" No, you do, as well as presenting a god that is not truly sovereign nor omniscient.
@bad-girlbex3791
@bad-girlbex3791 2 жыл бұрын
Almost 8 years ago. I wonder where Stephen is now?
@doctrinalwatchdog6268
@doctrinalwatchdog6268 4 жыл бұрын
I think you want to watch this video about RC Sproul accidently casting doubt on St. Augustine's conversion - @
@mgd9151
@mgd9151 8 жыл бұрын
Good information. My name is Calvin and I've always wanted to know about Calvinism. I can see how it could be effective, and hated. The total power of God has to take a back seat to the ego of man in many circles. Once it is understood that God operates on levels beyond our comprehension, it is easy to see how our limited thinking produces the emotional "not fair" feelings.
@93556108
@93556108 5 жыл бұрын
Calvin Rodrigues, since you have some knowledge on Calvinism, is the teaching of Calvin on double-predestination biblical. Does God predestinated some to eternal life and other to be destroyed. Thanks
@peralopenaify
@peralopenaify 5 жыл бұрын
Calvinism is a self-defeating, incoherent, slippery doctrine that has privily made its way into the church. Its proponents are men of renown (at least in Christendom) who are revered as being champions and heralds of truth when, in reality, they are nothing more than closet devil worshipers. They are peddling a poisonous doctrine that is almost as subtle as the devil himself, and they take pride in their administration of this poison to the sheep. I am astonished at how almost every well-known and respected “Pastor,” especially on social media, is a Calvinist. You wouldn’t know this by taking a cursory look at their sermons\talks, because a lot of times they use carefully crafted rhetoric to disguise their position. In fact, it almost seems as though these men intentionally hide their Calvinistic inclinations until after they’ve lured you in with bits of the truth, and then they beguile you with their obtuse wordsmithing. Even so, it doesn’t take a trained eye to easily spot where their Calvinistic doctrine bleeds through to their messages.
@93556108
@93556108 5 жыл бұрын
@@peralopenaify I am a non-Calvinist and I too believed Calvinism is a heretical doctrine. Why did you directed this message of yours to me? are you presuming me to be a devout Calvinist?
@93556108
@93556108 5 жыл бұрын
Daniel Lopez, did you get my message? thanks
@peralopenaify
@peralopenaify 5 жыл бұрын
Not to you,to Calvin Rodríguez
@jerome96114
@jerome96114 9 жыл бұрын
Doesn't that mean though that God is unjust and evil in Calvinism? After all he punishes people for something they had no choice over, and that he made them do? He kinda is like a police officer that plants false evidence on suspects...
@RafaelCDet
@RafaelCDet 9 жыл бұрын
+jerome96114 Actually, calvinists say that God just leaves the sinners to "suffer the consequences of their own acts". So basically, everyone is a sinner, but God choose a select few to be "the elect" while condemning others for: 1 - Being sinners. 2 - Not listening to the gospel, even though they couldn't obey the gospel because only the elect can do it. So yeah, it's still kinda stupid but a little less stupid.
@fynix.
@fynix. 4 ай бұрын
Well the idea of being "just" or "unjust" has to originate from God. We wouldn't be able to judge God as good or evil or just/unjust because in order to properly judge someone there has to be something (like the law) that's above them. Imagine if you judged someone today as a criminal for doing something that was in some other country illegal 400 years ago. To say God is unjust is to elevate your own judgement above the infinite creator.
@bananagorl6125
@bananagorl6125 8 жыл бұрын
I am a Christian, but I most definitely do not agree with Calvin
@adv.lucasmonteiro
@adv.lucasmonteiro 7 жыл бұрын
Why?
@skafan89
@skafan89 6 жыл бұрын
probably because its false
@mynameisgladiator1933
@mynameisgladiator1933 6 жыл бұрын
That's good because Calvinism is a false gospel. No one is saved by it.
@ralphjansen3563
@ralphjansen3563 5 жыл бұрын
@@mynameisgladiator1933 If so, then all are going to hell, since it isn't a false gospel. (Do you know what the gospel is. Jesus, born of a virgin, died on the cross, rose again on the third day so we might be saved. How does Calvinism not teach this?) Calvinism just says that God saves us, we do not save ourselves. Christ's death makes it possible for us to be reconciled to God...by God.
@mynameisgladiator1933
@mynameisgladiator1933 5 жыл бұрын
@@ralphjansen3563 Do you know what the gospel is. Typical arrogant little fool you are. Typical calvinist. Worthless in all your deeds. And you don't know what calvinist teaches. The Perseverance in TULIP means you must work for your salvation or you are lost. Please do not reply. I do not wish to talk to arrogant fools like you.
@SaintBelmont
@SaintBelmont 6 ай бұрын
God didn’t choose you because you were a good person. You were a good person because God chose you.
@z_4lovepeace
@z_4lovepeace 3 жыл бұрын
Love your channel. You are excellent at breaking challenging concepts down. Thanks!
@noway22573
@noway22573 2 жыл бұрын
The more I listen to and deeply think about Calvin's reformist theology, the more repulsed I feel. These reformists think they have God's favour and blessing regardless of how they behave. Let me also add that they generally make the worst examples of Christ followers. Why care about and love others if you are not sure 'they are elected?' My answer is continually follow Christ's commandments and develop a close relationship with God. Let the fruit of the Spirit work in your life and be guided by the fullness of the Holy Spirit.
@ryan.1990
@ryan.1990 2 жыл бұрын
Being unsure of the elect is thus in direct contradiction to Christ's message of Love and spreading the Gospel
@bruhmingo
@bruhmingo Жыл бұрын
Not a Calvinist but holy moly you’ve given a horrible misrepresentation of their beliefs.
@JESUS_Saves3747
@JESUS_Saves3747 10 ай бұрын
John 6:63: "63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life." John 1:12-13: "12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: 13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God." It's the will of God what make us saved see Ephesians 1,4-12. Amen
@We_Play_Toys
@We_Play_Toys 9 жыл бұрын
I agree I was scooped out of heroin addiction by god and I was into Satanism I wasn't even into god but he scooped me out, I had no choice.
@BEEBEE159
@BEEBEE159 8 жыл бұрын
Joshua came to save sinners, not saints. Wealthy churchgoers condemn because their father is the devil; and he is the accuser of the brotherhood. The churches preach nothing but lies, trying to put the true Believers under the Law, if that were possible. The GOOD NEWS OF GRACE is irresistible. I, too, had no interest in God; but one day a person preached to me. I called her every curse word in the book; however, one week later God revealed himself to me in my living room. I did not see him; but he spoke to me, I could hear his voice. I got saved on the spot, just him and me. Once a person is saved, there is nothing they can do to screw it up. Contrary to what false christian RELIGIONS preach, our salvation is not based on behavior or works. Christians teach that whether we are saved or not depends on our day to day behavior. That is a lie from the devil. Not surprising, they are never sure about their salvation. The Bible states "Nothing can separate us from the love of God." Christian people, being followers of the devil, get really upset when you say things like that. The truth is that anyone who has not had a personal experience with God has not been chosen. Such people are always searching for proof of their salvation; but they never find it. The Bible says "they were weighed in the balance, and found wanting."
@jonnyw82
@jonnyw82 7 жыл бұрын
Hmmm, the poor folks that have no choice. Tough luck I guess.
@blackholesun9068
@blackholesun9068 5 жыл бұрын
Jason Hart how do you know it wasn’t the devil telling you lies?
@jwjbros7926
@jwjbros7926 5 жыл бұрын
The funniest part was there's nothing in his cup.
@mikesmith5150
@mikesmith5150 8 жыл бұрын
Tom Ritchey what is your understanding on John 3:16??
@MB777-qr2xv
@MB777-qr2xv Ай бұрын
This is NOT an "inhouse" debate. Hyper Calvinists say every evil, Satanic, perverted, disgusting thing, including murder, rape, child molestation and on and on is caused, determined, ordained by our Holy, Righteous, God who IS Love. This is absolute blasphemy!
@SunshineSurfsup1
@SunshineSurfsup1 8 жыл бұрын
A+ (and humorous) :) Well done!
@mikesutton879
@mikesutton879 9 жыл бұрын
Calvin was the spiritual heir of Caiaphas---consumed by spiritual pride, and hatred of God and man. He would have pressured Pilate to crucify Jesus!
@franjigeorge
@franjigeorge 8 жыл бұрын
your lecture is good.But throw away that mug before next class.
@Josh-ql9yu
@Josh-ql9yu 10 жыл бұрын
There are a lot of things that I think are biased in this introduction. What sources are you using?
@samstan4462
@samstan4462 8 жыл бұрын
Hey Tom. Great videos. Is it fair to say that with irresistible grace, one will turn back from their sin and serve God completely? Or does irresistible grace mean that one can still remain in sin and be saved? I often wonder how one could feel this type of awesome grace and remain a thief or a robber.
@YuGiOhDuelChannel
@YuGiOhDuelChannel 9 жыл бұрын
Dang, alot of people in the comment section want to have their cake and eat it to. They want a Sovereign God and free will, it is one or the other people, at least logically.
@timothygill9511
@timothygill9511 9 жыл бұрын
+YuGiOhDuelChannel What about Lucifer .....?
@YuGiOhDuelChannel
@YuGiOhDuelChannel 9 жыл бұрын
Timothy Gill What about him? Is Lucifer like a gotcha question for people who believe God is Sovereign in all things?
@timothygill9511
@timothygill9511 9 жыл бұрын
+YuGiOhDuelChannel Lucifer was a holy angel the anointed cherub that covers.He was created perfect .But he sinned.Because pride took his heart at the moment he exalted his will.
@YuGiOhDuelChannel
@YuGiOhDuelChannel 9 жыл бұрын
Timothy Gill I am still not seeing you point? Are you making an argument that God is not Sovereign?
@timothygill9511
@timothygill9511 9 жыл бұрын
+YuGiOhDuelChannel God created Lucifer perfect. You are not a calvinist are you.?
@BombalurinaAI
@BombalurinaAI 9 жыл бұрын
I always wondered why all the popular theological debaters champion Christianity were Calvinists. I guess that just confirmed what I already knew, they are insane.
@jonnyw82
@jonnyw82 8 жыл бұрын
It certainly attracts a particular personality type.
@BombalurinaAI
@BombalurinaAI 8 жыл бұрын
Junto I It does. If I were a Christian, I think Calvinism has the most biblical sound of the doctrines I studied.
@robertcuminale1212
@robertcuminale1212 7 жыл бұрын
Astounding ignorance. Baptism is a sign of a covenantal relationship. It saves no one nor does it wash any soul clean. ("This is not as a washing of filth from the flesh") Only faith in Christ saves and that comes by hearing and agreeing that it is true. Now go back to your Jack Chick booklets and leave the serious stuff to people who can actually read a bible in context.
@BombalurinaAI
@BombalurinaAI 7 жыл бұрын
Are you talking to me about Jack Chick? It's hard to tell who you are referencing? I'm not a Christian.
@TheJpep2424
@TheJpep2424 7 жыл бұрын
Yet you're so fascinated with Christianity to the point you seek out youtube videos and engage in conversations about something you don't believe in.
@vishyswavichy2655
@vishyswavichy2655 9 жыл бұрын
Calvin didn't "start from scratch". He was Augustinian to the core -- same as the RCC. He even had a penchant for killing heretics. Calvin was a true son of the Harlot, more so than *any* of the other Reformers.
@jordanweatherall6107
@jordanweatherall6107 3 жыл бұрын
This is one of my majors in church history. John calvin. Thanks alot I appreciate your help. God bless you sir.
@JustLearning
@JustLearning 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! That was the poorest presentation of Calvinism i have ever heard. Before God chooses anyone they are not free either. We are all tainted by our sinful nature. That sinful nature would Never turn to God. Our Wills are slanted against God. Without God intervening no one would turn to Him. Those that turn to God do so only after God has made it possible for them to do so . After God does a work in us, then, for the first time, we are free to choose Him, and do so freely. In that way it can be said that we chose God and that He chose us. Of course He chose us first and then we choose Him after our sinful nature is bypassed enough for us to then come to our senses. Is is fair that God should choose some and not others? It is not fair but not in the way you may think. Fairness would dictate that ALL be lost and none saved. That would be fair and just! But God out of His mercy saves some, which is His prerogative and right! Who can argue with God? Mr. Richey, I disagree with your characterization of Calvinism. It would have been intellectually honest to present Calvin respectfully and honestly, then you could have given the reasons for your disagreement. But your presentation was not true Calvinism. And it shows that you do not really understand Calvinism. I am ok with someone disagree with Calvinism, but you built up a straw man and then took it down. Lord knows there is enough to argue about when dealing with Calvinism without resorting to what you did. Still all the best to you and God Bless.
@brettdavis24
@brettdavis24 4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking thinking the same thing.
@abefaerber7994
@abefaerber7994 4 жыл бұрын
having read through this video and watched this comment i don't really see the discrepancy between what he says and what you're saying
@micahPbooth
@micahPbooth 4 жыл бұрын
I have been a part of a missionary organization that started as none denominational but is changing to be more Calvinist. Even Moody Bible Institute claims to be mostly Calvinist. It's so sad to me that this belief is taking over American missions.
@junesilvermanb2979
@junesilvermanb2979 4 жыл бұрын
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moody_Bible_Institute
@OhMaDayzz
@OhMaDayzz 7 жыл бұрын
The Westboro Baptist Church are Calvinists, as is Paul Washer.
@glendark
@glendark 10 жыл бұрын
I always find it interesting when a person tries to say "this is what you believe" when they have no idea what the theology actually teaches. Take the discussion he has on "election", this is misrepresented to the point of being unrecognizable to a person that actually holds to the Reformed view (such as myself).
@tomrichey
@tomrichey 10 жыл бұрын
glen sell Feel free to enlighten me further!
@glendark
@glendark 10 жыл бұрын
Tom Richey From a Calvinistic view, every single person that would "want" to turn to Christ actually does turn to Christ. Christ ACTUALLY saved every one of them on the cross, His was not a potential work but a fulfilled work. This is how man in his fallen state is: Our hearts are deceitful and desperately sick (Jer. 17:9). We are full of evil (Mark 7:21-23). We love darkness rather than light (John 3:19). We are unrighteous, do not understand, do not seek for God (Rom. 3:10-12). We are helpless and ungodly (Rom. 5:6). We are dead in our trespasses and sins (Eph. 2:1). We are by nature children of wrath (Eph. 2:3). We cannot understand spiritual things (1 Cor. 2:14). You seem to think that man in such a state WOULD choose a thrice Holy God. The Reformed view is that man is so affected by sin (as scripture teaches) that they WILL NOT choose a Holy God, which would then mean it would take an act from God (regeneration) to bring that man to a position to be able to choose God, having had the bondage of sin broken by a unilateral act of God. Once a person is regenerate, the Glory and Majesty of Christ is laid before them, and the wickedness and depravity of their unregenerate life is in full display behind them, only then is man FREE to choose a Holy God and that person will ALWAYS, of his own free will, choose God (it is irresistible). If it were not for God electing some to save, none would be saved for none would choose a Righteous and Holy God. It is an act of mercy unspeakable that God would deem to save even one, let alone many. Even Hell is an act of mercy from God. The worst place for a hater of God would be in the very presence of God. We see in Luke 16:19-21 the story of the rich man that went to Hell. He begs for a messenger to go to his father and brothers and warn them so they will not meet the same end. One thing that is notably missing from this parable, the man never once asked to be removed from Hell. Man is fallen and wicked and to think that a fallen and wicked man would WANT a God that is Holy without God changing that man first is not what scriptures teach.
@peterjones9786
@peterjones9786 11 ай бұрын
Thanks. This is the clearest, simplest explanation I have heard of Calvanism.
@EL_FIN_ESTÁ_CERCA
@EL_FIN_ESTÁ_CERCA 9 ай бұрын
*Calvinism is pure garbage.*
@RedemptionMinistries77803
@RedemptionMinistries77803 3 жыл бұрын
Ty for this. ❣️ #PreciousPuritans being a Calvinist or an Armenian are both non-essentials of what it means to be a Christian. Historically Christianity has had few core beliefs and excessive non core beliefs. We've made it harder than it ever was and have fought pushed people away from JESUS and divided over these non essentials for far too long. See the Scholar Dr. Leighton Flowers / #RuslanKD
@Eskon2
@Eskon2 3 жыл бұрын
Seen Flowers wilt in debate with James White. Are you unaware of the 5 articles of Dord and how this touches on salvation?
@anthonylondon3366
@anthonylondon3366 8 жыл бұрын
Jean Calvin was bit of a hypocrite. He loved bawdy talk and wine and under him executions in Geneva soared. The idea of double predestination is also mind boggling that only a few ( which is pre determined ) select can be saved. Surely that is against Christs teaching that all can be saved.
@bryanbridges2987
@bryanbridges2987 7 жыл бұрын
Anthony London Except He did not teach that everyone can be saved....
@93556108
@93556108 5 жыл бұрын
Anthony London, I am not aware that Jean Calvin also teaches Calvinism. Please clarify. thanks.
@no.1_2u32
@no.1_2u32 Жыл бұрын
THIS is how one would set up Calvanists to gear up for debate, without trying to understand their position first. This video won’t help anyone who wishes to actually “build a bridge”, much less, “plant seeds”. This is just to confirm your own beliefs, and I appreciate it for that.
@Ken-dh2te
@Ken-dh2te 4 ай бұрын
Build a bridge? How about speaking the truth. Wide is that gate that leads to destruction and narrow is the way that leads to salvation & few will enter therein .
@sudarshannelatury2882
@sudarshannelatury2882 Жыл бұрын
Why did Calvin kill Michael Servatus? I am hurt to hear that. Rev22:15 precludes Calvin from going into heaven.
@bobbyrobby3600
@bobbyrobby3600 5 жыл бұрын
Calvinism: There is no good news in Calvinism you're either born to go to hell or born to go to Heaven, you have no choice in the matter. That makes it a false unhappy doctrine.
@wlg2677
@wlg2677 5 жыл бұрын
It is the teachings of God contaminated with the ideas of men. Well one man at least.
@dahliathereader2872
@dahliathereader2872 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such an in-depth explanation 😊
@AG-ek1od
@AG-ek1od 5 жыл бұрын
Dahlia the reader it was actually not really in-depth he didn’t really explain the truth of each system of the theology but rather made them sound bad and demonized them
@IamNobody777
@IamNobody777 4 жыл бұрын
Do not pass go! Do not collect salvation. 😂 (that cracked me up)
@DieselWeasel91
@DieselWeasel91 8 жыл бұрын
Do modern Presbyterians believe all of Calvin's most important doctrines as you have described them? Or have these sorts of Christians and other intellectual and spiritual heirs to Calvin softened and liberalized Calvinism's harshest parts?
@thewatermelonrhynes1713
@thewatermelonrhynes1713 9 жыл бұрын
Tom. Will you distinguish between predestination and dual predestination. All christian denominations accept that god is omniscient omnipotent and omnipresent but most teach that although god knows how one chooses he does not force that choice. Calvin never recognized god wanted us to love him. By the way Luther also had a little law experience.
@tomrichey
@tomrichey 9 жыл бұрын
Good to know!
@karll977
@karll977 3 жыл бұрын
How would people be able to sin or convert if no freewill?
@colbyh.9581
@colbyh.9581 5 жыл бұрын
3:45 why do you have a sticker on your hand?
@DejahJMusic
@DejahJMusic 6 жыл бұрын
I wholeheartedly believe in predestination. Calvinist do believe in free will however it’s just defined by your nature which I think alot of people don’t understand. God is the creator and destroyer of everything so yes predestination fits into that category.
@wlg2677
@wlg2677 5 жыл бұрын
We are a lot of people. We have the choice to reject God like the Angels did. God is a God of Love and Saintity he would not opress his creation, nor can he force anyone to love him, because otherwise it would not be real love.
@kevindavidbrummett7465
@kevindavidbrummett7465 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, were all robots with no free will... God lied when He said Hell was not made for mankind,but actually predetermined us to eternal damnation... Thank you Calvin for setting Jesus straight!
@kevindavidbrummett7465
@kevindavidbrummett7465 3 жыл бұрын
And then killing those who didn't believe as you... A true man of God no doubt!!
@ronaldg.delossantos8624
@ronaldg.delossantos8624 4 жыл бұрын
Sir you are very good in teaching. Now if I may ask, do you believe in a "Magic word" in modern evangelism that said: IF YOU REPEAT THIS PRAYER "Jesus I accept you as my savior & Lord" AND MEAN IT IN YOUR HEART, YOU WILL BE SAVE. (They are using Romans 10:9-10 to prove that) That's all thank you
@civilization57
@civilization57 4 жыл бұрын
I agree. The sinner's prayer is a creation of modern evangelism, specifically Moody and Billy Graham. Jesus et al taught "Repent, believe and be baptized". But repentance is hard, and baptism is inconvenient, so they reduced it to a simple prayer of faith.
@ronaldg.delossantos8624
@ronaldg.delossantos8624 4 жыл бұрын
John S. Do you believe that if I repeat a prayer and mean it in my heart, I will be save? If it is (yes or no) can you give me a bible verse to support it. Thank you Sir.
@civilization57
@civilization57 4 жыл бұрын
@@ronaldg.delossantos8624 The only reference to a "sinners" prayer is when Jesus commended the sinner who tore him garment and prayed, "God be merciful to me, a sinner." That man when away justified, Jesus said. But the regular qualifications for salvation is "repent, and be baptized" (Act 2:38), "repent and return" (Acts 3:19), repent (Acts 17:30) and so on. Always repent. Even John the Baptist stressed "repent". And Jesus said, "The gospel of repentance for the forgiveness of sins shall be preached throughout the earth." (Luke 24:47) For example, an alcoholic can not be saved from alcoholism without repentance. Now, to your question exactly, if you/I sincerely cry out in prayer to God for salvation, AND IF WE DON'T RESIGN, God will accept us, despite performance. But we must be wary of quitting, lest we be like the seed that grew up quickly, and then, for lack of root, died again. No salvation unless we "endure/overcome to the end". (Rev 2:7, 11, ff)
@AKRichardson
@AKRichardson 4 жыл бұрын
Any Calvinists interested in a live debate? Doesn't need to be a big production; just some back and forth and cross examination.
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