What is Calvinism? Reformed Theology? Part One | S2E10 - The Authentic Christian Podcast

[@ReztoTex]

Thank you men for your presentation. I am a former Assemblies of God minister and personally I have wrestled with this predestination and dispensational stuff for decades. I am glad I found your material.

[@ethanbaird5058]

i’m a calvinist myself and you have given me a lot to think about. thanks for sharing those scriptures, i think this is what i needed to hear

[@dustinnyblom7835]

What issues are you having with the doctrines of Grace ?

[@dsvet]

@@christrescuedme2182 Lee Anne. You had your chance to debate even invited bt Don Blackwell himself and you refused making every excuse you could to avoid it. Why not debate them on this very subject of Calvinism? Instead you relegate yourself to trolling their podcasts and yourube channels.

[@joshrowe2275]

In the psalm 51 verse with David talking about being “brought forth in iniquity” I think one of the issues a Calvinist misses is the attitude and drama of David’s repentance. He was using hyperbolic language in expressing his sorrow and regret for the things he deliberately did against God. Would you guys agree?

[@maggiediaz1943]

First time seeing and listening to you all, and I’m in a state of Awe. I will continue to listen to you in hopes of totally understanding your teachings. I’m a catholic woman and have been in a state of reflection with my life and now I’m in a state of confusion. Hopefully, I’ll get it right.

[@GBNTV]

Maggie! Please email us at [e-mail]

[@andrewsmyth9822]

I don’t hear much scripture being quoted here guys. Explain away Romans chapter 9.

[@chrissybagwell769]

1 Timothy 2:3-4 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.

[@juanacastillo294]

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[@andrewsmyth9822]

The ‘all men’ is a common phrase used to describe people from all walks of life, from all social classes or reputation. It does NOT refer to all human beings. Read Romans 9.

[@hexacarbide268]

Romans 8:28-30 28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

[@bjterrell9101]

Great verse thanks for sharing - The key verse hear is 29 For those GOD foreknew HE also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son. Foreknew - This speaks of Gods "predetermined choice to set His love on us and established an intimate relationship-or His election" Look at Acts 3.23. Predestined - predestined. Lit. “to mark out, appoint, or determine beforehand.” Those God chooses, He destines for His chosen end-that is, likeness to His Son. Conformed to the image of His Son. The goal of God’s predestined purpose for His own is that they would be made like Jesus Christ MacArthur, J. F., Jr. (2006). The MacArthur study Bible: New American Standard Bible. (Ro 8:29). Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers.

[@ejsmiles8711]

Needed this! That conversation was great and very enlightening. I’ve been loving your guy’s stuff.

[@1rgam3r]

As I understand it, “total depravity” works like this: As it was stated, we are born into sin and as such, we are separated from God. (There’s scripture to support exception for the very young and infant) And as we are separated from God, our very nature will keep us from Him unless He intervenes. We are unable to seek God of our own volition. This we’re given a choice to follow or not. By that we are judged. I’m not a Calvinist. I think some of the tenants are good. They’re all fun to think about. It makes you examine scripture and your faith and walk. Ultimately, however, we are not called to worry about these things. Example: predestination to our relationship with the Lord is only a thing He can be sure of as only one is worthy to open the book of life and that is Christ. It only matters that we love the Lord God now. He called us to Love the Lord our God, or neighbor and to go out and preach the gospel. To the matter of Calvin, he and the other reformers were addressing heresy within the Roman Catholic Church of the time. So some of these things were need of examination but we weren’t to camp on them. God is God and He doesn’t change. Seek him with all your heart and He will lead you into truth.

[@Objectivetruth9122]

Well said

[@Don_Rhinestone85]

Would love to see you guys have Jeff Durbin on to debate your total shutdown of Calvinism!

[@jackwilley9847]

It's not ALL without exception It is ALL without distinction. It is his Sovereign right as the one who could swear by no greater that he purposed HIS Grace which is his to purpose. So why can't he know and choose and purpose his own will.

[@cindyrehder7311]

Calvinism, Lutheranism, Catholicism, etc. They are all based on Man's ideas and Opinions. Why not follow Jesus Christ as He told us to, it's pretty simple. The Word of God is not complicated, man complicates it.

[@heatherambassadorforjesusc5072]

I was reading Romans 9 and got scared about this very thing. That some have no hope. Ofc I was like no way Lord no way. Glad to hear this today.

[@mr.r7108]

I love what you said at the end, Aaron. I have thought that so many times hearing this. My husband said to me one day, that he feels a lot of these preachers are being used by the devil to confuse people so they will never be saved. It's so sad, and I've had discussions with many reformed Baptist and they refuse to believe anything different. I've been told so many times that what I believe is false and I'm in a cult, and they can't see the truth. It is so frustrating. This is one of the main things that upsets me when talking to others about the Bible. I love that you guys let this go over the time. Because you're right, it is important. In today's age, I feel like it may be right at the top of importance. Good job, guys. God bless y'all, for speaking out on what the big preachers are teaching today. - Raylynn

[@vaquera9368]

Years ago, I had a Calvinist friend. One time at a Bible study at his house, he said that he grew up thinking he was special because he was chosen by God and he was homeschooled. He dealt with pride he told us. His mother used to tell him all the time God choose him from others. She even said at the study that there was a billboard she read which stated, “Jesus died for all.” She was upset at the sign saying it was a lie because He only died for the elected. We were attending their church not knowing what Calvinism was.

[@theway4989]

Rm 7:9 Paul said, "I was alive once without the law, but when the commandment came, sin revived and I died. Mt. 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me.... for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”

[@williambarr2698]

He was speaking about the innocent of a child trusting those caring for the child. I believe he stated the same thing in more depth when he said unless we become child like in faith we miss the boat. Thus my reasoning that advanced overthought degrees are worthless and phariceeian. It is a simple message Jesus Loves Me This I know for the Bible tells me so. Simple Child like belief and faith. Look at it in action in the first 300 yrs before Roman occupation of our faith. We need to live primitive Christianty simple living poor ( they lived in the ghettos of the cities helping each other surevive how with love of Christ and each othe) where is the love today? Or generations ago. If love had been practiced the false prophet Joseph Smith would never have gotton off the ground

[@theway4989]

@@williambarr2698 You said it friend,"..innocence of a child..". Point in topic I gather, children are born innocent. Sin separates from God Is 59:2. Therefore one must conclude, if Jesus is calling children to him, for such is the kingdom, then they have no sins. God does not & will not allow sin in his presence, which is why humans are given the power to become sons of God, because all whom have been baptized/ immersed/buried with Christ have put on Christ. Thats where precious blood of sinless Christ is applied to us, & we're clothed in Christs righteousness. And thats the new birth, & when your newly born, Lord adds His called out to the kingdom. And you say truely, without trusting in Jesus as a child trusts, one cannot enter, its by faith. Faith= Word of God & obedience thereto.

[@dustinnyblom7835]

David said he was guilty from his mother’s womb

[@theway4989]

@@dustinnyblom7835 If your ref is Ps 51, we must take into account what type of lit we're reading. Over 200 figures of speech are used in the bible, and taking into consideration this is poetry and the situation at hand, hyperbole would explain it best. Stressing the fact & sorrow of his sin (Uriah/bathsheba) before God is his intention, not teaching doctrine. For example when herod was called a fox by Jesus, was he literally a fox? No, a metaphor was used and is still popular today in fiction, non-fiction & poetry alike.. We must be careful friend what hermeneutics we use when reading the bible. Lets gather all the facts possible; The sum of thy word is truth Ps 119.

[@bjterrell9101]

@@williambarr2698 True many have all but forgotten the greatest commandment in the Bible that is mentioned by Matthew, Mark, and Luke - Jesus answered the question of the scribe/lawyer concerning the greatest commandment "He said to him, "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets." also in 1 Corinthians 13 Paul says "faith, hope, and love but the greatest of these is love." If we could get these 2 commandments down life would almost be like heaven.

[@Richardcontramundum]

I would make the distinction between original sin and original guilt. Are we guilty of Adam's sin? Sin is in us and and in the world. HOWEVER ARE WE GUILTY? Is that what the scripture say? But many won't make this distinction

[@josephca1n]

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

[@swordmasterpublications]

Excellent verse!

[@hcho7776]

God so loved the world he gave us his only begotten son Jesus and Jesus so loved all God’s children he gave us his only mother Mary

[@mariepybus894]

John 3:17 God did not send his son into the world to condemn the world but that the world would be saved we are the world

[@dustinnyblom7835]

What does that have to do with mans ability to respond?

[@markturner6974]

John 3:36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not OBEY the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. ESV (Emphasis mine)

[@Don_Rhinestone85]

We are born into sin no doubt. But I believe God puts his loving hands on babies who don't know better.

[@johnelliott5859]

But your belief is not based on anything biblical. Do you also believe that someone who never had a chance to hear the gospel message has a chance at salvation?

[@bearrrmann]

I could not find a single problem with calvanist thought and was about to believe it, but you guys brought some really great points that if not addressed adequately by the calvanist, I won't believe it. Awesome podcast, centered on the TRUTH

[@mokev-kabex8154]

I rest in the fact that our Calvinist and Armenians brothers, as long as they are born again and do the will of the Lord living a righteous and holy committing to do the will of God sharing his word and love they will be in heaven. All of this is just becomes semantics and is not part of your salvation.. Good podcast brothers

[@YouTubeZevra]

You obviously don’t know what the will of the father is.

[@theTavis01]

True having faith and doing the will of God is the most important thing, but both Calvnists and Armenians are in the wrong, because they are divisive factions based on individual human teachers rather than seeking unity in Christ. This is spoken against in 1 Corinthians 1 and 3 as the foolish behavior of immature Christians.

[@kimdawcatgirl]

Straight is the gate and narrow is the way and few there be that find it.

[@dmmusicmusic]

I don't" think" you misrepresented it I "know" you did.= absolutely.

[@rachelleroberts4290]

Very well done discussion. I needed this as I have discovered members in my baptist church are "Reformed". I know how to logically refute it, but I needed more scripture.

[@Don_Rhinestone85]

Also you should talk about how you are an Arminiest! Which has 5 points in which all 3 of you believe in. Paint the whole picture.

[@hexacarbide268]

Well I'm not the 1 saying how the solas are wrong. Or how grace,faith, and christ alone is wrong. Cause yea its total human choice for salvation. Phil 4:13 I can do all things through a bible verse taken out of context

[@donnat2793]

Thank you for this. I was raised to believe that babies were born sinful and that's why we baptize them when they are only a few days old. When I grew up and had children, my family was very angry that I wasn't having my child baptized for a few months and actually said to me, "What happens if that baby dies before she is baptized! You are sending her straight to hell!" I have been on a journey to learn the truth for a couple of years now and I am so grateful for your show, as well as GBN, WVBS, etc. Please do a part 2 of this. I have years of brainwashing to unlearn.

[@melhoresmusicasgospel1600]

Gente que está lendo este comentário, que o Senhor esteja ao seu lado nos momentos difíceis de sua vida e que sua presença sempre os acompanhe ♡

[@hexacarbide268]

Ephesians 1:4-5 4For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will-

[@Eduardo-bc6tb]

I would like you talk about Arminianism, that would be fair, right ?

[@hexacarbide268]

FYI they basically are

[@deelocastro3545]

Can anyone further elaborate on Hebrews 4:15? Wouldn’t the difference be that although Jesus was tempted, he didn’t sin because he was God incarnate? Are you guys comparing our nature and humanity with the divine nature of Jesus. It’s a good topic. However, I find that answers generate more questions. I suppose we can agree to disagree in love(?) No daggers, 🗡 please. I pray for discernment. The Spirit reveals the things of God to us. I’m all the more motivated to seek answers in His Word. Thanks, guys.

[@jackwilley9847]

Here's a fact. Reading and studying the scripture is best done without acronyms and synonyms or hypothetical hyperbole

[@reyden85]

Great work guys. Please keep up the good work. As a former southern baptist who was taught Calvinism without knowing it, I see reformed teaching the biggest weed in modern churches. Ive studies with several Calvinist and they are all good men who love Christ, but I fear they love the philosophies of men more. John 12:42 - Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue;

[@mariepybus894]

Thank you for speaking truth my oldest brother got into calvinism a few years ago and he said that our mother was in Hell I told him not to ever say things like that I know my Mother is in Heaven she was saved as a young woman and she lived the life of a Christian she loved her lord and savior Jesus Christ

[@mariepybus894]

My thing is if calvinist are Christian why do they not have the Alter call and why don’t they evangelise they say it’s not Biblical shame on them for not evangelise as Christian we are to witness if we don’t witness then how do we know who is or isn’t saved shame on calvinist

[@mariepybus894]

If God picks and chooses who goes and who doesn’t to Heaven then no one goes none of us are worthy

[@brandonbrown8613]

@@mariepybus894 I’m a Calvinist and I believe that we should evangelize for two reasons. 1) we are commanded by Jesus to do so (Matthew 28) 2) evangelism is the only way that the elect will come to faith in Christ (Romans 10:14)

[@theTavis01]

@@brandonbrown8613 ok but let's say you speak to someone who is not receptive. Won't you just assume they're not one of the "elect" and forsake them and move on, rather than have patience and praying for them to come to the truth?

[@larrymcclain8874]

Isaiah 7:15-16, perfectly fits Jesus in Luke 18:15-17. Infants and young children are born innocent.

[@dmmusicmusic]

@ Larry McClain neither passage says children are born innocent, you're just supplying that idea.

[@Teckno72]

I grew up as a Presbyterian (PCUSA brand). We’re liberal. I was taught Calvinism-Predestination, etc , but I didn’t find much Truth in it for myself. My church IMHO had much better teachings. It seemed great for college level discussions. But, I just couldn’t believe all of it.

[@rabignall]

What bible version do u use?

[@hudsontd7778]

Zero point calvinist here thank God we can read the Bible and expose the absurdity.

[@CBALLEN]

Just one question. Did God know who Hed save and who would end up in Hell before He created them ?

[@guillermomunoz5068]

@@CBALLEN is try i I’m going back to i in g hi u up in

[@CBALLEN]

@@guillermomunoz5068 ???

[@AtomicApolo]

1:15 "I've talked with a lot of Calvinists..." That's your first problem. Read the actual original doctrines instead of asking what they may think and might give you a bad analogy. Read Calvin to understand Calvinism.

[@sthrnvoice3198]

I agree with your premise, and what I read of Calvin is different than what is mostly practiced today... with that said; it's heresy either way. I would never point someone to a writing of an uninspired human rather than just simply God's Word. Calvin himself would probably tell you, that is as asinine as the Catholics telling you that you can't understand the Bible, so you have to ask the Priests... (2 Timothy 3:16-17) (2 Timothy 2:15)

[@dinawink6818]

@@sthrnvoice3198 Please don’t speak falsehoods. Catholics read the Bible themselves. If they need help, then they consult a priest.

[@sthrnvoice3198]

@@dinawink6818 Directly from the Catholic Catechism: CCC 85 “The task of giving an authentic interpretation of the Word of God, whether in its written form or in the form of Tradition, has been entrusted to the living teaching office of the Church alone. Its authority in this matter is exercised in the name of Jesus Christ” (DV 10 § 2). This means that the task of interpretation has been entrusted to the bishops in communion with the successor of Peter, the Bishop of Rome." Their words... NOT MINE... They may promote a "reading"; so long as you come to them to interpret it. Sorry, but you are just incorrect.

[@dinawink6818]

@@sthrnvoice3198 Direct or indirectly, I have never had, nor has anyone I know who gets their Bible read to them by the Bishop or priest. We read for ourselves and if we have questions we can talk it over with an apt Catholic and or our priest. If I am wrong, it has been for 67 years.

[@dinawink6818]

@@sthrnvoice3198 What the Catechism states precisely, is that all Catholics accepts what our church teaches. We follow their interpretation.

[@chrissybagwell769]

Derek Beasley, our special needs nephew who looked like a Pinocchio boy couldn’t ever talk, sing, walk, and run. Derek who weighed 60 pounds under 4 feet tall with a tube in his stomach to feed him ensure milk with major bad digestion problems, wore hearing aids, legally blind, and in a wheel chair. Derek rode the bus in his wheel chair to special needs classes to be with his teachers and special needs classmates. Derek died a week shy of his 18th Birthday. Derek was not capable of mentally and physically obeying God and Jesus Christ’s Holy Bible New Testament Scriptures gospel of Jesus Christ to scripturally become faithful saved Christian until death. Derek, our nephew, is in paradise rest in peace temporary place! Derek can’t wait for Jesus Christ to return again in the clouds to be raised up sleeping in Jesus Christ to have a eternal spiritual soul body for his most valuable eternal spiritual soul to be taken to heaven to finally get to walk, run, talk, and sing in front of God and Jesus Christ! Be there in eternal life in heaven to celebrate and cheer on former innocent born special needs people, unborn and born innocent babies, and innocent young children!❤️😇❤️😇📖✝️🙏👑🥰😍

[@montibrattain5739]

I absolutely freaked out when I heard a preacher say he had no idea if an aborted baby went to heaven. I’m so glad I found your show❤

[@mariepybus894]

How do calvinist know wether or not God chose them no one is worthy no not one

[@theTavis01]

exactly, they pretend that it gives absolute assurance, but it actually destroys all hope because you have no way of confirming if you actually are one of the special "elect"

[@randomperson-gy5ee]

The former pastor of one of the largest local Baptist churches where I live is a 3 point Calvinist. I’ve heard that there’s 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 point Calvinists. By this standard, at what point is one not Calvinist anymore?

[@Weaton777]

There's alot of confused Calvinists out there. I was one and didn't know it!! Hubby and I ran from it about 3 yrs ago. We sought truth and God backed up the truck and dumped a ton on us. Just about needed therapy out of it. The TULIP is cursed and thwarts true evangelism!!

[@marksorenson5871]

He’s an Arminian whether he knows it or not

[@dsvet]

That would be a 0 point Calvinist

[@DavidEmailman]

I've studied this doctrine and many others all that's right all of my life! The bible verses you describe I have studied inside out. Put these under a microscope and their original context and Calvinism doesn't hold any water. We're clearly given a choice to follow and respond to God drawing us and the holy Spirits calling. He God doesn't force us.

[@hexacarbide268]

I get it People that are Pastors in the Amish Community will excommunicate them if they preach in a language other than Pennsylvania Dutch... This like this have been happening for some time now. Galatians and Ephesians did well to document that.

[@stevenorwood]

I used to hear the term, “age of accountability.” Will you comment on this?

[@GBNTV]

Hello! We have actually done an episode on this topic in Season 3! Here's a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIGyaX5ufride9U

[@saludanite]

Calvinist NEVER follows Paul's writing. They find the place where they want to start, and they proceed - until they find the place where they NEED to stop, and they stop. Don't even BRING UP Jesus. They pretty much ignore His words completely. Sorry, but I have no patience with this game - and that is what it is - a game.

[@diggy1108]

We are ALL sinners that fall short of the glory of God. And we ALL are deserving of eternal punishment in hell because sin is so serious (sin is evil and it is the cause of all pain, death, and suffering). And that’s why Jesus suffered soooo much for us, and that’s why He died on the cross for ALL our sins (past, present, AND future sins) and rose from the dead 3 days later! Jesus did all this because He loves us sooooo much, you can’t even fully comprehend it! And you may have eternal life with Him if you repent (to change your mind about Jesus, to believe that Jesus Christ is the Lord our God) and have faith in Him, then you will be saved! (Let’s make it clear that being a good person WILL NOT get you into Heaven! You can only be saved by the grace God will show you, if you repent and have faith in Jesus and in what Jesus did for us on the cross and that He rose from the dead 3 days after He died for us! ONLY THEN, will you will be saved)! And do not wait because you do not know when you will die (sit and think deeply about that. You have NO CLUE when you will die! Today could be your last day, tonight could be your last night. You can die in your sleep or even in the next hour!) I want you to realize how urgent and important it is to have Jesus! But if you have Jesus, you will NEVER have to worry! You won’t have to worry about school, family problems, life, or EVEN DEATH because you will have the LORD your GOD, RIGHT BY YOUR SIDE, EVERY SINGLE DAY, EVERY SINGLE HOUR, EVER SINGLE MINUTE and EVERY SINGLE SECOND of your life! GOD can help you through ANY challenge, through ANY hardship, and through ANY depressing time in your life! GOD WILL NEVER leave you, GOD WILL NEVER forget about you, GOD WILL NEVER betray you, GOD WILL NEVER forsake you, and GOD WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU!!! And that is why GOD is calling you RIGHT NOW to be saved!!!

[@dirtydogzin]

Praise Jesus! Absolutely right on all points

[@diggy1108]

@@dirtydogzin All glory to God!

[@swordmasterpublications]

Where does the Bible teach that all humans are sinners?

[@diggy1108]

@@swordmasterpublications “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” -Romans 3:23

[@swordmasterpublications]

@@diggy1108 ~~~~“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” -Romans 3:23~~~~ This verse, which you have quoted out of context to answer my question, does not teach that all humans are sinners. Here is the context: "22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:" Read 23-24 together. If you believe that the "all" here refers to all humans without qualification, then not only do you include Jesus Christ as a sinner (since He was fully human), but you are teaching universalism since that same "all" are being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. However, if you scooch back to verse 22, you will see that the all is limited to the category of "them that believe". Paul is saying that all the saved had sinned and fallen short of the glory of God but were justified by God's grace through Christ. That's what it means to be "saved" by definition. You sinned and fell short and then Christ rescued you from that sin. Romans 3:23 cannot teach that all humans have sinned. So my question still stands: Where does the Bible teach that all humans, without qualification, have sinned or are sinners?

[@christriseninteractivechur2192]

All you grouchy prideful posters, get a grip. This is education, not war. We are Christians, brothers and sisters in Christ. Go do some ministry works and you’ll pray instead of criticize. A seventies senior, Pastor Cantana from Iowa. ⛪️🙏🎚

[@sf55514]

We are in the last days let's talk about that.

[@swordmasterpublications]

The last days as presented by scripture have long since passed. Peter said they were in the last days as spoken of by Joel in Acts 2. The Hebrew writer said, referring to the time the New Testament was being revealed, "God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son..." The Book of Revelation was about things that "must shortly come to pass" (Rev. 1v1; 22v6) from John's writing because "the time is at hand" (1v3; 22v10). Jesus was coming quickly (2v5, 16; 3v11; 22v7, 12, 20).

[@bradleyantonio2]

Your arguments presupposes God rejects those who genuinely love him. It also presupposes a universal definition of Freewill. We have to define it before we can argue for or against it. A bird that has a broken wing can choose to fly and "Will" to fly. I believe its a question of inability. I believe this because Grace in short is a divine ability granted that is not of yourself. Also, couldn't someone argue that choosing GOD is a WORK? I can boast that I chose God and you didn't. John 1:12- on... Then, with your view, we have to ask the question: where does the faith come from to make a choice to believe? I currently would be more reformed leaning; I've been atheist, new age, prosperity, WOF. Praise the Lord for deliverance. It's still an ongoing learning process; there are flaws on both sides (Arminianism and Calvinism). "The devil loves this doctrine" was an overly exaggerated statement and full of pride. To assume your way is right and the other is wrong, unless you are an expert in the Bible, is a bit much. Worthy of repenting from, to say the least. Love you guys, thanks for sharing. Great show and dialog; I appreciate your scripture analysis. I was drawn 🤣 by the Calvinism backdrop/thumbnail.

[@Objectivetruth9122]

Hey brother! God is good! awesome to hear how he is at work in your life. Yes without the Holy Spirit at work within us, none of us choose God! But In my understanding of romans 1 It believe it speaks of how everyone who can comprehend is responsible because God has generally made himself known , wether the Holy Spirit opens their eyes or not

[@mellessiaprice5975]

Hello. To answer your question about "where does faith come from"? Romans10:17 Faith comes by hearing and hearing the word of God. The bible is Holy and divinely inspired (2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for [a]instruction in righteousness). Because they didn't have the written word in the first century church, God poured His Spirit onto the apostles for them to write the scriptures for us. Faith is developed by hearing (read & studying) the Holy scriptures. Once we "hear" the Word, we can make a decision to follow God or not. Read the account of the rich young ruler (Matthew 19: 16-22). Jesus told him what he needed to do, but the rich young ruler didn't want to give up what he had to follow Jesus. Jesus didn't force him to follow him because God gives us free will. Think about it. We can't force someone to love us. If we tried, it wouldn't be genuine. We are created in His image and God lets us decide. John 14:15 If you love Me, keep my commandments. He gives us knowledge to be able to discern. Wonderful question and I pray that you investigate more into His church the church of Christ. These guys will be more than willing to answer them.

[@asieduderrick7517]

Thank you. Please can i get an information in any form on the baptism for the death?

[@larrygribaudo1092]

As far as babies being saved, yes davids child was saved, but what about the many babies at Sodom and Gomorrah who died in the fire? If there be ten?

[@theTavis01]

A righteous person is someone who serves God. A baby cannot serve God so they are not considered righteous. They are also not considered wicked either though.

[@sthrnvoice3198]

@@theTavis01 So where do you reason; will the souls of the millions of aborted children be?

[@theTavis01]

@@sthrnvoice3198 Well, I'm not a Calvinist, and I'm not God, so I'm not arrogant enough to have an answer for you.

[@sthrnvoice3198]

@@theTavis01 was just curious as to what your thoughts were on that. I've always understood righteousness to be in "right standing with God", which to me an infant or unborn child, certainly would be. Or you disagree? Example: I can only be righteous (in a right standing with God through Christ, because I have sinned) however a child who has not committed sin, would still be in a (right standing with God). God created Adam and Eve with the free will to choose and they chose... do we now suggest that he started creating people differently thereafter?

[@johnsonjoy100]

God of the Bible is more gracious than god of the Calvinism. God cannot lie. Sin is transgression of the Law. When did I transgressed the Law? When I became a sinner, before or after my birth ?. When the scripture says " I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for ALL PEOPLE " (Luke 2:10). Calvinist didn't get it.

[@musiciandeborah1854]

So I don't agree with the entirety of this video, but 💯% have thought the same about when Calvinism came on the scene: seriously, ~1500 years into church history and only then does correct doctrine come? I've found that to be unrealistic. My brother and I have also wondered this: what is the point of Calvinism, anyway? What does anyone gain by believing Calvinistic teachings? To me, ideas like unconditional election and limited atonement are based on lots of presumptions and ultimately just breeds confusion.

[@britneymarsh6320]

I’m Calvinist and although I disagree with some of your interpretations of the scripture I appreciate your video.

[@theilusionblue]

John 15:16

[@dprolling8373]

Most of these arguments are not clear and are all over place. Impossible to defend. But only show perfect examples where man must insert the almighty will of man!

[@swordmasterpublications]

There is no specific, logical objection here and is nothing more than an ad hominem argument. Did you have something specific to address or just the wild generalizations?

[@Objectivetruth9122]

@@swordmasterpublications The part about the 19 month was old going to hell would be the most obvious. Read my comment above please

[@julliangranados8242]

Misrepresented Calvinism so much. Yes we believe everyone has a sin nature because of Adam. Paul explains this in Romans 3. What free will are you talking about 😂 how free is the will? Do you believe everyone is good? The devil loves this doctrine? 😂 God loves the doctrines of Grace, it’s magnifies Gods sovereignty.

[@michaelmakoni1766]

Can you guys make these podcasts longer

[@IdolKiller]

Found this thanks to James White. Let's talk.

[@swordmasterpublications]

Glad to see you here, Warren! I'd love to see you chat with these guys. I'd love to see them chat with Leighton Flowers, too!

[@larrygribaudo1092]

The gospel is 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Romans 1:16 "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it(the Gospel) is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth;...' Trust the bible(word of God) or like you say big names that? Think of it the gospel is the finished work of Christ on the cross + nothing, You seem to be looking at the flesh for the cure, the salvation is to be focused only on the finished work of the cross +. nothing, what did Christ say it is finished.

[@arcticfox2639]

The Church of Christ teaches a works salvation gospel. They have no idea how sinful they really are. This is why they cannot really be grateful for what Christ has done, and why they add to the gospel. I went to this church for years. I'm not a Calvinist, however, I do mostly understand the depth and pervasive nature of my sinful deprivation. They never deal with this. They actually believe they are partially good and that their good works will save them.

[@arcticfox2639]

@Brad Conklin So?

[@michaelbaughman4017]

Good talk! Thanks 😊👍

[@baldhead7705]

Hearing someone teach the Bible the way the Jesus and the apostles meant for it to be taught is music to my ears, love it fellas, keep it up God bless you...

[@Weaton777]

Agree. If one simply reads God's Word with man made theology... you'll never come up with calvinism. They are masters at taking things out of context! They think the whole bible applies to them. Simple dispensational dividing of the Word helps alot! I know. I was a Calvinist for years and didn't know it! I praise God daily for clearing my mind from the effects of the cursed TULIP!

[@lenafreeze7131]

So clarifying!

[@fredward8425]

You would have gotten along wonderfully with Pelagius who was condemned as a heretic along with his fellow Celestius by the Council of Ephesus. By the way, you misquoted Matthew 23:37. O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! It does not say that Jesus wanted to gather them and that they were not willing. It says that Jesus wanted to gather their children, yet they, the rulers, were not willing. It's a judgment against them, hence, the following verse - "See, your house is left to you desolate."

[@dmmusicmusic]

yeah, easy to when you overlook super clear words from Jesus addressing man's "blindness/inability" two examples from john 6 - (1) "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him."( john 6:44 ESV). (2) "All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out"( john 6:37 ESV). So AGAIN: 1. you can't come to Jesus unless drawn by God 2. if God "gives you" to Jesus you will go to Him.

[@julliangranados8242]

I would recommend reading holiness of God by RC and Chosen by God by RC. Those were good foundations of Calvinism. Yes we believe we have a sin nature and you can choose God. We believe Christ died for his elected sinners. We all deserve hell before God calls us to him. God is perfect and right and just in everything he does, even if it means he doesn’t choose certain people.

[@markturner6974]

God chooses those who choose Him.

[@johnelliott5859]

If god is just and right in whatever he does, simply because he is god, then there is no absolute morality. This makes genocide and slavery as condoned or commanded by god moral. But, no one believes these things are moral.

[@markturner6974]

@@johnelliott5859 nice how you make God responsible for the actions of men. Will you then follow your example and take responsibility for the evil of others?

[@johnelliott5859]

@@markturner6974 god did condone slavery and command genocide in the bible so it's not me making him responsible. It's the bible itself. Have you read the bible, Mark?

[@julliangranados8242]

@@johnelliott5859 God is our standard, our ultimate standard. The only reason we know right from wrong is because of God. God tells us about what is morality from His Word.

[@bjterrell9101]

6 days ago I made a post that seems to have disappeared. In that post I said that I love the whole Devine Truth of the Word of God. I also stated how one of my favorite verses is Matt.4.4 - where our Lord and Savior says that "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ” Gods Word is the only TRUTH that we can 100% believe. There are many paradox's in the Word and every one of them are true. Example I have seen many post of John 3.16 - It is Divine Truth - now let me ask a question please give some thought to this before giving in to a religious spirit (Which I know I have done in the past). Can any one of us save ourselves or do we need the Holy Spirits intervention? When Saul was on the Damascus Road was He seeking Christ as a Pharisee who hated everything that Christ stood for? So how did he become one of the greatest authors of the New Testament? Jesus chose Saul to become Paul. If Jesus had not chose Saul would he have become Paul? May Gods Wisdom and Knowledge be with all who desire to know His Devine Truth.

[@markturner6974]

So then you don't believe in free will?

[@bjterrell9101]

@@markturner6974 Thanks for the question. I believe 100% what the Bible teaches. If you have a specific scripture that you would like a response on let me know.

[@mercibeaucoup2639]

​@@bjterrell9101 GREETINGS. MY RIGHTEOUS, LOVING, MERCIFUL AND JUST GOD DIED FOR THE SINS OF THE "WHOLE" WORLD. THAT IS INDEED VERY SCRIPTUAL. IF WE CONTINUE WITH JOHN 3:17-18 WE READ "17 FOR GOD DID NOT SEND HIS SON INTO THE WORLD TO CONDEMN THE WORLD, BUT TO SAVE THE WORLD THROUGH HIM. 18 WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM IS NOT CONDEMNED, BUT WHOEVER DOES NOT BELIEVE STANDS CONDEMNED ALREADY BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOT BELIEVED IN THE NAME OF GOD’S ONE AND ONLY SON. IN JOHN 3:17 THE WORD WORLD IN GREEK IS "KOSMON" WHICH BASICALLY MEANS COSMOS OR UNIVERSE. MY GOD DID NOT COME TO CONDEMN THE COSMOS, BUT TO “SAVE” THE COSMOS. REMEMBER, MY GOD, LORD AND SAVIOR CHOOSE JUDAS TO BE 1 OF HIS 12 APOSTLES, BUT JUDAS ELECTED TO BETRAY HIM. THAT IS KNOWN AS FREE WILL. GOD BLESS YOU.

[@bjterrell9101]

​@@mercibeaucoup2639 As I previously said I believe "all" scripture is true and God breath. The scripture you've quoted is truth, but there is additional truth in the Word, we must never stop but continue to look to fully understand the whole truth in Gods Word. Never adding to or taking away from that truth. That being said let me ask you 2 questions? Do you believe 100% of the Bible is true and God beathed? Can anyone on earth save themselves from eternity in Hell? Hopefully we can all agree the answer to this is absolute "Yes" 100% of scripture is True, and "No" we can not save ourselves . If we can agree on this, then we really have no disagreement. We may not fully understand or agree on the scripture, (me included) but we are seeking the divine truth. Did the apostle Paul, formerly Saul, believe Christ was the son of God? Was he pursuing Christians because he loved them on the Damascus Road? No, he hated all Christians. The Spirit of Jesus came to Saul in a blinding light and Saul/Paul was redeemed at that specific time for the purpose God had from for him since before the foundation of the World. No one can save themself only the Spirit of God can do that. John 15:16 - Jesus says to his disciples "You did not choose me, but I chose you" , John 17:9 Jesus High Priestly Prayer for those people that you (God) gave Jesus out of the World. He said "I am praying for them, I am not praying for the world but for those who you (God the Father) has given me. For they are yours. Again, Jesus emphasized that those who believed in Him were given by the Father. Eph.1:4 even as he chose (a decision was made) us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. My point is all the Bible is true! John 3:16 "that whosoever believes shall be saved" absolute truth. John 3:5 - Jesus answering Nicodemus, verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the "Spirit", he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. Revelation 17: 8 And the dwellers on earth whose names have not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world. Jesus explains this best in the Matthew 22 where he talks about a King who gave a wedding feast for his son. This illustrates the free offer of the Gospel, which is extended to all indiscriminately many (not all) are called, but few are chosen. May Gods Holy Spirit bless you as you seek His divine truth. “Free will carried many a soul to hell, but never a soul to heaven.” Charles Spurgeon

[@mercibeaucoup2639]

@@bjterrell9101 Greetings my friend. I will elucidate my point so clear in a very facilitating way thus avoiding floccinaucinihilipilification. My message won't be vague tut-tutting bewildering to understand. I hope not. This is your 2 questions. Do I believe 100% of the Bible is true and God breathed? I agree. Can anyone on earth save themselves from eternity in Hell? Yes they can, but we know not many will accept God’s free gift of salvation Matthew 7:13-14.. The bible tells us, “[Jesus] is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.” (1 John 2:2) is Jesus atoning sacrifice for the sins of the whole (Holou) world (Kosmou)? The Greek word actually means cosmos or universe. If God predestined certain people to love him that wouldn’t be considered love, but control. The topic of Saul is for another discussion. You mention John 15:16. “16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit-fruit that will last-and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.” This is how most Christians view and interpret John 15:16 “Ye (mankind in general) have not chosen me, but I have chosen you (mankind in general, by dying for all of you), and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. Romans 8, 9 and Ephesians is for another discussion as well. Matthew 22:14 “14 For many are called, but few are chosen.” Matthew 22:14 goes on to say, "but few are chosen." The Greek word for "chosen" is eklektos. How are people “chosen”? 1 Peter 1:1-2 uses the same Greek word and explains that believers are chosen (eklektos) “according to the foreknowledge of God”. Foreknowledge is simply the Greek word proginosko and it means “to know beforehand”. It has been said that God chooses to save those who choose to believe. Why are so few chosen? They are unwilling to come (Matt. 22:3). This parable in Matthew 22 actually is emphasizing man’s choice more than God’s choice in the matter of salvation, although both are true - God chooses to save those who choose to believe. The reformed doctrine of original sin, which usually includes imputed guilt, essentially means that there is no such thing as an innocent child in the eyes of God. All infants are guilty and corrupt before God, at conception, because of original sin. This is what Charles Spurgeon and B.B. Warfield think. Mr. Spurgeon also says that my Loving God decrees murder, rape and suffering to mankind. Do you agree? God bless you.

[@markturner6974]

Romans 2:6-11 who "will render to each one according to his deeds": 7. eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality; 8. but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness--indignation and wrath, 9. tribulation and anguish, on every soul of man who does evil, of the Jew first and also of the Greek; 10. but glory, honor, and peace to everyone who works what is good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 11. For there is no partiality with God.

[@sthrnvoice3198]

I heard that!!!... I mean, I READ that.... ;-p Outstanding comment!

[@larrygribaudo1092]

Christ blood was not from Mary, The blood for the child comes from the father not the mother. Please look at video Why Rightly Dividing Bible Study 1&2.

[@scrappypooh1515]

Fyi- i don't think Campbellites believe in the virgin birth.

[@theTavis01]

Actually we get genetics from both parents, but technically the blood flowing through the placenta into the fetus is entirely the mother's. Biology 101

[@larrygribaudo1092]

@@theTavis01 Sorry, but the blood comes from the father, that is why Jesus Christ could be sin less at birth, because His father is God.

[@theTavis01]

@@larrygribaudo1092 well then you are using blood in a very figurative and not literal sense. Feel free to quote a verse to make your point

[@hexacarbide268]

Most highly recomend the podcast "Daily Audio Bible" espically for those seeking understanding and context.

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[@bubuz60]

explain for me why abortion could be considered murder since the fetus (as in miscarriages) goes to paradises. There are millions and millions of miscarriages and infant deaths that , as I understand you saying, would result in “souls” going to paradise, then how is abortion somehow evil? When exactly does your cohost’s son become accountable for his sin? And please offer some biblical reference to that as opposed to some self-constructed explanation.

[@JorgeOliverGe]

I disagree with the argument about Jesus birth. Mary gave birth not by natural human means, but through the work of the Holy Ghost (which is written in Matthew and Luke and Isaiah). The work of the Holy Ghost without human intervention separates Jesus from the human sin and nature. If Jesus had born from a natural relationship between Joseph and Mary then we would be able to include him in the same bucket of whole humanity, but he was the only one born from the Spirit. Jesus was generated by the Spirit in Mary´s womb, which shows the he would not inherit humanity sins. And this is not related to be a Calvinist or not, it is related to have a serious bible study instead of finger pointing a doctrine that you disagree with and influencing other people to go for it. There is a lot on this podcast that is not biblical.... this is not about being a Calvinist or not, this is about you guys being humanists distorting the bible.

[@bjterrell7294]

Help me understand what is your definition when you say totally depraved? I believe that most of us know prior to the sin in the Garden of Eden (Gen.3) there was no sin. The original sin committed by both Adam and Eve was brought on by the lie that Satan perpetrated but they both chose to believe the lie. No one made them partake of the forbidden fruit in the Garden. Even though both Adam and Eve walked and talked with God he gave them the ability to chose the path they would take. (Some might say when Adam and Eve made their decision to disobey God that they became depraved) Adam and Eve had one of the most unique personal relationships with our Lord of anyone ever created and yet according to Gods Word I feel that total depravity might mean the total off spring of Adam and Eve were/are depraved just as Adam and Eve had become. According to the Word we (the decendants of Adam/Eve) owed a debt we could not pay and our Lord Jesus paid the debt He did not owe. - Jesus said "No man comes to the Father except by me" John.14.6. Again Gods Word Says "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:" Rom.3.10. - I believe we all at some time or another get caught up in what the Words of our Lord mean. May God grant us His Spirit and Wisdom to undertand His mystries.

[@theTavis01]

You are right, humans have a propensity for being depraved because we are all born with our "eyes open" because Adam and Eve ate the fruit and there's no going back. But where Calvinism goes wrong is by inserting the "totally." Calvin was a lawyer. When you are a lawyer it's your job to make polemical absolute declarations, but such an approach to Scripture is ill-informed since, as you said, it is a mystery.

[@bobbywimsy6741]

@@theTavis01 A lawyer he was- like Robespierre, who had people killed because they had the wrong doctrine. In that sense his absolutism, ideological authoritarian nature, dressed as theology, preceded others like him in European history. And he got that abdolutist bent from the Catholic hierarchy; ironically. The Scriptures tell us that knowledge, even or maybe especially?- see Harold Camping, badly, puffeth up. Hard as it is, childlike as it is, counter cultural and counter this world as it is, we are to walk by faith and the mind of Christ.

[@mikeyd8474]

Psalm 22 is about Jesus.

[@davidbridges8402]

Great job thanks

[@Orelio_Ceferino_de_Pamplona]

Calvinism is blasphemous not to mention it openly teaches contradiction that a loving and kind God is actually objectively violent and angry. That if you don’t pray right this minute you’ll be tortured in hellfire. That’s sounds strikingly similar to the Muslim demands of obligatory praying or facing hellfire.

[@Objectivetruth9122]

God loves his creation “us” but he hates sin which destroys his creation! And we are responsible for the sins we commit, so his righteous anger lands on us, Romans 1:18 for the wrath of God is revealed against all unrighteousness! Wrath means anger! But in his loving kindness he sent his Son to take that wrath for us, if we believe in Christ and what he has done on the cross! Please study the attributes of God and love him for all He is and not just what you like!

[@Orelio_Ceferino_de_Pamplona]

@@Objectivetruth9122 there is a difference with sin. Yes sin is wrong but that’s not what we are speaking about. The calvinists twist the Bible to make God a angry evil God who is angry all the time except that’s not the God of the Bible. He’s merciful for he spared Noah, he’s righteous for he gave Solomon knowledge he is loving for he gave us Christ. You make God angry at everything.

[@Objectivetruth9122]

@@Orelio_Ceferino_de_Pamplona James I will need you to show me evidence of that Calvinists do that, because I’m one and I just pointed out to you that God in his loving kindness sent his son to die in our place! I have only gotten to truly understand the fullness of grace thru Calvinism! You cannot fully grasp the magnitude of God’s grace until you fully understand how much grace he had to give you ! Aka how much you offended him with your sin .

[@Orelio_Ceferino_de_Pamplona]

@@Objectivetruth9122 If what I said doesn’t apply to you than you likely not a Calvinist. I’m not going to explain the theology for you. Calvinism has consistently done what I stated since it’s creation and has maintained such. Just because you don’t doesn’t mean all Calvinist don’t do the same. The vast majority of the Calvinist I’ve had the displeasure of meeting have been zealots who claim God is angry at everything. That’s not the God of the Bible you might as well follow the cult of Gnosis

[@Objectivetruth9122]

@@Orelio_Ceferino_de_Pamplona I believe in the 5 points of Calvinism! I’ve studied them to see if they’re biblical! Every point has scripture to back it up! I’m a full believer in the 5 solas! Totally biblical again! Brother I asked you to show me evidence of what you speak of! You ignored that! Why? Yes I fully admit there “cage stage” Calvinists and hyper Calvinists! I don’t agree with either of them! Nor do true Calvinists! I would challenge you to study the solas and the 5 points with scripture! Sola SCRIPTURA . because true Calvinism is based on the Bible! The WHOLE Bible! Not just the parts we feel comfortable with

[@foundations4life403]

How do you guys not identify the stark problem of what you were speaking about as far as children staring you right in the face?

[@theTavis01]

The science of evolution clears this all up for us. Paul says time and time again that our sin comes from our flesh and that our flesh wars against the spirit. Ecclesiastes says that our flesh is an animal body inhabited by a spirit that comes from God. Science says that because we evolved, our brains are wired with powerful animal instincts. These instincts are for survival purposes, things like eating, mating, and fighting. Animals act blindly on those instincts and everything is in perfect harmony just as God designed it. But humans opened up our eyes. Whatever the actual catalyst was, this marks the point in evolutionary history at which we started wearing clothes and farming etc. This corresponds with a large brain, thus why Eve is given great pains in childbirth. God says "Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil." God is not totally depraved, so if opening our eyes made us like God then we are not totally depraved. God uses evil for His perfect will. "I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things." This is a mighty power that humans got. But it is more power than we can handle. We are still stuck in these animal bodies with animal instincts, but we can act out on those instincts in terrible ways through the power of knowing good and evil. This is why we are born into slavery to sin - because our bodies are hardwired for these instincts and yet we all have our "eyes open" to temptation. We no longer have the luxury of acting blindly as animals do. The base of our brain, the reptile brain, that old serpent called the devil, is the most powerfully wired because it is the oldest in evolutionary terms and is purely about base survival. It also has the built in capacity to override the higher brain functions. This allows us to dodge a car before we even process it consciously, but it also allows desires to overwhelm us. Thus we are unable to free ourselves from this bondage because we are up against our own brain. Jesus was born into the same body with the same instincts but defeated the serpent. He went against self preservation by fasting in the desert and ultimately by saying "not my will but yours be done" and going to the cross. When we decide to stop living for ourselves and put our faith in Christ, we get that same spirit within us so that we can be victorious in the struggle between the spirit and the flesh.

[@swordmasterpublications]

Evolution is erroneous both from the Biblical standpoint and the scientific one. Biblically speaking, both Exodus 20 and Matthew 19:4 show explicitly that the Genesis account is literal and only happened about 6025 years ago. From the scientific standpoint, Physics demonstrates in a multitude of ways that the Universe is very young, too young for Evolution to have taken place, and that Evolution is a violation of several known laws of Physics, Chemistry, and even Biology (e.g. Law of Biogenesis). For example, Blue Stars have relatively short life spans, no more than 10 million years max, and many are around 2 million because they burn so hot and fast, consuming their fuel. Since new stars do not form (there is zero evidence of this and the gas laws and electromagnetic laws that have been observed are contrary to nebulae contracting - they are observed to be expanding), and since there are still blue stars in the universe, the universe cannot be more than a few million years old, maximum. This is not long enough for Evolution to happen. I could go on, but this is sufficient to show the hypothesis of Evolution false.

[@theTavis01]

@@swordmasterpublications Are you serious??? You defile the name of the Lord Jesus Christ with this filth. Mathew 19:4 is in regards to marriage. Evolution *_AFFIRMS_* that indeed humans were always male and female. "Physics demonstrates in a multitude of ways that the Universe is very young, too young for Evolution to have taken place" That's a *_BOLDFACE LIE_* "Evolution is a violation of several known laws of Physics, Chemistry, and even Biology" That's a *_BOLDFACE LIE_* "For example, Blue Stars" Blah blah blah. Show me the actual scientific research. I don't care about your pseudoscience fantasy_*GARBAGE*_ that you dreamed up as an excuse to reject real science. "this is sufficient to show the hypothesis of Evolution false." You're a liar and a fool. Evolution is extremely well established in the sciences and you didn't address any of it. You didn't even bother to mention fossils, which shows exactly what you think about the truth - nothing! Liars are going to the lake of fire, is that what you want? Evolution, as defined in the scientific literature, glorifies God. Evolution denial brings shame and ridicule. Swallow your excessive pride and deal with the truth for once.

[@CasperLCat]

I’m with you, my friend, you’ve caught on to the obvious logic of evolutionary self-preservation and how that conflicts with the moral logic of the golden rule, and the spiritual logic of submission to God’s will. I’m afraid you’re not going to get much agreement from this audience, though. But reality is usually unpopular !

[@donmcknight9055]

how is Scott doing?

[@ardbegthequestion]

Calvinism in my experience, is pretty much the religion for big ego males, who love to intellectualize religion and lord it over others. If you think I am making a hasty generalization, than it’s your front men that have the problem not me having to interact with reformed folk. They pretty much all are egotistical narcissists. I’d love to see a study done that shows a correlation between personality type and what denomination one find themselves gravitating towards

[@theTavis01]

spot on

[@Objectivetruth9122]

Are they teaching philosophy or theology?? Put your feelings aside! If you want a pat on your back and that’s all Christ & his church is for you& then please repent. Do not trample on the grace of Christ. Read the book of Hebrews

[@ardbegthequestion]

@@Objectivetruth9122 - I'm challenging theology against reality (judgment). What do you mean when you say repent, specifically? Like what's the process and how would I know if it takes? I have read the book of Hebrews. I think what you should probably say is, have someone explain what Hebrews says and believe.

[@johnsthampan8817]

@@Objectivetruth9122 Amen!

[@Objectivetruth9122]

@@ardbegthequestion I agree with you! I should’ve said have someone explain Hebrews to you! Repent means to believe that God is the author of truth and you align your thinking with His word. Reality is very deceiving. What God says is true! You say all Calvinists are egotistical. There most definitely are some legalists within Calvinism, all legalists are egotistical. every Christian group has them. and those people need to repent as well! Repentance Is a head to heart process! the Holy Spirit reveals a truth to us thru the reading of the bible, and we change our sinful heart with that truth by applying that truth to our lives to glorify God. If it goes no further than our minds then legalism sets in! We can’t throw out the whole batch because there’s some rotten apples! All churches are filled with sinners! Do they know that they are is the the question! romans 1:16-18 explain the gospel! I urge you to study that and the whole book of romans for that matter to understand theology better! And if I can send you some resources that helped me tremendously I would be honored to do so

[@mikekleinsasser4580]

You guys believe you are your own god! You are your own savior!!

[@alsindtube]

Reformed theology is deeply flawed, as you clearly point out. The problem is that “free will” theology is just as flawed, though for a different reason: The vast majority of people follow the faith of their families and/or of their cultures. If you're raised Hindu, the odds are you'll remain Hindu. If you're raised Christian, odds are (if you retain your belief in God) you'll remain Christian, and more often than not, stay within the same denomination.

[@TerrenceTheodore]

If you’re going to criticize Calvinism, could you at least not characterize the thing? This is terrible.

[@swordmasterpublications]

Do you have an example of how they were incorrect in framing something Calvinism teaches?

[@TerrenceTheodore]

@@swordmasterpublications yes. One of the first things they said about total depravity, and how it teaches that people cannot do good, is wrong. Like way wrong. It was embarrassing.

[@swordmasterpublications]

@@TerrenceTheodore And what do you believe Calvinism actually teaches about those who have not been saved and their ability or inability to do good? Please cite your source.

[@TerrenceTheodore]

@@swordmasterpublications with regards to the unregenerate, Calvinism - more specifically here, the doctrine of total depravity - teaches that (1) man is not as bad as he could be. That is to say, while we all have potential to be a sort of Hitler, we are not Hitler because of various graces; albeit our fear of judgment if we get caught by authorities, God’s Grace to keep us back from the sins we treasure in our hearts, etc. (2) While the unsaved man can do good on a horizontal human-to-human level, because it is impossible to please God apart from faith (Heb 11:6), and because God tells us to do good so that he would get the glory (Matt 5:16, 1 Cor 10:31), the “good” that the unsaved person does isn’t seen as truly good from a vertical level and/or God’s perspective. Indeed, God sees the “good” of the unsaved as “filthy rags” (see Isa 64:6). This is Calvinism, not the nonsense spewed by the vid.

[@mikeyd8474]

“***Born sinner***, the opposite of a winner Remember when I used to eat sardines for dinner Peace to Ron G, Brucie B, Kid Capri Funkmaster Flex, Lovebug Starski…” - Juicy: Song by The Notorious B.I.G.

[@jackwilley9847]

He makes 2 kinds of pots out of the same lump brother.

[@cesarchavez9897]

Jerusalem, Jerusalem...how often would I have gather YOUR CHILDREN together...but YOU were not wiling. If you quote scripture to defend man's autonomy and go against the doctrines of grace at least quote it right.

[@speakeasyarchives8764]

I agree with these guys on this topic.

[@shabadsadana2650]

Calvinism is True

[@shabadsadana2650]

People don't know the meaning of Prophecy it means in the future foreordained

[@ursulak.]

Calvinism is wrong on so many levels, wouldn't even know where to start. Thank you for this podcast, brothers and lots of love from Switzerland!

[@hexacarbide268]

Even through the risk of further attracting people to this cast...

[@hexacarbide268]

Good effort fellas... I will pray for you all. It litterally hurts my heart the mental gymnastics that you are performing to justify your opionin and understanding...

[@swordmasterpublications]

This is called an ad hominem argument, despite how "kindly" you put it. Instead of accusing them of "performing mental gymnastics", show specific statements they made that are incorrect and why they are incorrect using scripture.

[@hexacarbide268]

@@swordmasterpublications funny how your not addressing my crique either... kind like how your not actually using the words of the bible in your understanding... is that direct enough... ill keep praying...

[@julliangranados8242]

What do you say about predestination? Yes Christ only died for his elect, if Christ died for everyone than everyone is saved? That’s not true. If you believe in universalism than you need to repent.

[@larrymcclain8874]

If Romans 5:18-19 teaches original sin, then it also teaches Universalism, if consistenly applied.

[@larrymcclain8874]

@Brad Conklin Hmmmm....not sure what your point is here, except you prefer to show us just how many Bible verses you can quote in one single post.........but when you ultimately decide what your point is in a more direct and explicit fashion, then maybe we all might benefit.....just maybe. If you believe you have proven that God preselects individuals for salvation (you haven't), then for clarification, you just may want to read such passages as Acts 10:34-35, Acts 17:30-31, Romans 2:5-11, Romans 6:16-18, Hebrews 5:8-9 or Hebrews 11:6. They clearly demonstrate that while God indeed gives us His free gift of salvation (Romans 6:23), He most assuredly expects each individual to accept the gift ("diligently seek Him," Heb. 11:6).

[@joshrussell3341]

Great podcast!!! God bless you all!!! God bless everyone!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@greglitteral4802]

Can’t say for sure but for me there is a big clue leaning towards a lack of proper research when you mispronounce Vodie’s name so entirely. Now I know the pronunciation of a persons name is not the subject here but if I’m going to state some sort of conclusion of what they believe, I’d think it important to have researched them a little. In these times of shallow existence most people live in , true effort towards research is nearly nonexistent and more often confused with media of some sort simply telling people what to think and when you haven’t been taught to think for yourself you are an open vessel of self righteous propaganda.

[@johnelliott5859]

The bible can be validly interpreted to assert Calvinism. The bible can be validly interpreted to refute Calvinism. Hmmmm?

[@williambarr2698]

I agree with much of what has been said. However after Adam the fall of man each of us is born into original sin. A child is in a state of grace until they reach the age of accountability. Sin was not known to Adam until he disobeyed the one rule God gave him. Christ was fully man and fully God he was not conceived in the normal way and thus born without the sin of Adam. I'm not a Calvinist even slightly. I am a Armionist and believe we can loose our Salvation. Every Child will show his sin nature by seeking darkness rather then light.

[@swordmasterpublications]

Where is any of this taught in scripture?

[@williambarr2698]

@@swordmasterpublications Is it not written that man likes darkness rather then lite. This is just off the top of my head. Also look at the nature of children disobedient, selfcentered, greedy all the things that are counter to a Godly life. At conversion we put the childish nature away.and follow the teaching of Christ at the sermon on the Mount. If it's scripture you seek read and reread until those words lead your daily walk with him. Praise His Holy Name

[@swordmasterpublications]

@@williambarr2698 My apologies for the delayed reply. Past 20ish hours have been busy. The reference you made is John 3:19 which is surrounded by the famous passage in verse 16 about whosoever believeth in him should not perish. But the context keeps going: 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. First off, these are adults, and particularly Jesus is talking to Nicodemus about the Jews. See Matt. 4:16 and John 1:4-5. But the fact that there are those that do truth and those that do truth come into the light is devastating to the arguments of both Calvin and those who say that action is not necessary for salvation. Jesus' own words here show the chronological order of action(works) and salvation (coming into the light). Those who do truth come into the light. The denominations of the world have it backwards: "those who God brings into the light, do truth". As for projecting adult motivations onto children, we should actually try to understand why children do the things they do without the lens of Calvin. No scripture, without hyperbole, teaches that children act wickedly. Aaron, Scott, and Tucker have already dealt with the prooftexts such as Psa. 5:15 and 58:3 and I can do so again if necessary, but children are portrayed throughout scripture as innocent, blood, trusting, and pure to the point that we are told the kingdom of Heaven is made up of such as them and new Christians are called "babes" in Christ. So examine objectively for a moment the motivations of the child as you have listed: I'm going to be dealing with children from 1 year old and younger because they are the easiest to see that the motivations are not what Calvinists and others project onto them. I acknowledge that a child that lives with parents who lack the self control to not sin around their children will teach their children to actually be these things, even though the children may not truly understand them or be guilty of sin by these actions for some years. It is sufficient to show that an infant simply doesn't have the motivations or the capacity to do what these words project onto them as doing. greedy - greed is basa in Hebrew and aischrokerdēs in Greek and both are tied to inordinate desire for material things of a baser sort or through unrightous means, usually violence or by harming others. My wife gave birth to twins. I know how exhausting little ones can be. An infant who desires their mother's time, presence, milk, touch, and attention constantly doesn't fit this by any stretch. Their motivation is not unrighteousness, nor do they understand the stress they place on their parents and they do not intend harm to their mother or father by their constant neediness. They are simply incapable of caring for themselves. Frankly to call them greedy rather than needy is adults being selfish and, as I said, projecting. selfcentered - this is a rather vague term and isn't actually listed as a sin in scripture. There may be specific versions of self centeredness that are sinful, such as placing focus of gain on oneself over another person, especially if the other person is harmed in some way. However, the 2nd greatest command is to love your neighbor as yourself. Self love is implied as a necessary thing. How can you love your neighbor if you do not care about your own self? But lets look at the negative connotation that we usually mean when we say self centered. Is an infant truly self-centered in an egotistical, narcissistic manner? Or are we again projecting? An infant has basic needs: food, shelter, warmth, constant presence of the mother (one reason we co-slept with all our children), someone to change their diapers. They aren't doing this out of meanness or because they don't care about their parents. They do this because they can't take care of themselves. They are relatively helpless and their capacity to communicate is severely limited. It is more logical to be gracious and understanding about the motivations of infants rather than selfishly project selfishness onto them because their needs cut into our personal time. When we decide to have children, we have decided to dedicate 18 years of our time to raising them and meeting their needs. That's what it means to be a parent. disobedient - this is probably the easiest one to address since disobedience requires two things, the capacity to understand what obedience is and the willful doing of the opposite of that. An infant isn't capable of disobeying. If you tell a crying newborn to hush and they keep crying, they aren't willfully disobeying you. They likely don't understand what you are saying at all. They have a need that needs to be met and they are attempting to communicate that in the only way they are capable. If you tell a nine month old not to run in the house, because you know they might not get hurt, the nine month old, who has just learned to run, doesn't understand what you mean, doesn't understand that you are giving them an instruction that they should obey. They just know they have this new freedom and are going to exercise it as they explore the universe that has opened up to them. It isn't willful disobedience because they don't yet understand what it means to obey, why they should, and the consequences of not doing what mommy or daddy says. The first time they get hurt, they will begin to realize that. Again, calling them disobedient is nothing more than projection of adult motivations onto a child incapable of having that complex of a thought. My son has ASD. The boy is the sweetest, kindest, most selfless kid I've ever met. I aspire to be as kind and selfless as he is. To see him, to see his inherent goodness and the way he treats his sisters, his mother, strangers, and friends - to see someone who so naturally reflects Christ as one created in God's image, and then to have folks steeped in these kinds of man-made doctrines that children are evil...I'm sorry, but you're just wrong.

[@moiseshernandez8225]

Ok so you can prove total depravity is true if you read Romans chapters 1,2 and in Romans chapter 3:1-19 the Holy Spirit through Paul’s tells us we are All sinners there is not even 1righteous we are all born sinners on our way to hell then God chooses some to be saved as much as you hate that that’s what the word of Gods says in many places

[@sthrnvoice3198]

You're putting words in Paul's mouth... Paul NEVER writes we are all BORN sinners. He says "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23) An infant cannot sin. Paul explains in Romans 7 that he wouldn't even know sin if it weren't for the Old Law... Ezekiel 18:20 could not be any more clear that you do not inherit sin. Quit regurgitating what your "pastor" told you and study your Bible to show yourself approved (2 Timothy 2:15).

[@sthrnvoice3198]

@@christrescuedme2182 Prove an infant can sin... sin is transgression of God's law. An infant cannot transgress God's law. I'm not putting anything in anyone's mouth... read my comment again. Ezekiel clearly states that a son does not inherit the sin of the father or vice versa... It's plain as day!

[@sthrnvoice3198]

@@christrescuedme2182 So am I correct in stating that you believe that infants that die at birth, will spend eternity in hell? I'm genuinely seeking to understand your stance. Also, I was under the impression that most people that held your view on this subject, felt that the death imputed by Adam was spiritual death not physical. It's interesting that I agree with you on that; it is speaking about physical death. Physical death, however, is not equal to spiritual death. "It is appointed unto man once to die, but after this comes judgment." (Hebrews 9:27). My other question is this: Adam and Eve were created without sin, then they chose to sin... By way of logic; aren't you then saying that God began creating people differently after Adam and Eve? If so, why & how, and where do the scriptures state this? My last question is, what do you believe concerning the souls of children that are lost in miscarriages and abortions? Are they condemned to hell because of the sin of another person (Adam)?

[@sthrnvoice3198]

@@christrescuedme2182 I'm astonished that you were so astonished that the implication of your teaching would imply that babies go to hell... You had not explained that whatsoever, previously... that is a logical conclusion based on what you had stated thus far. So, I want to make sure that I clearly understand what you are saying.... 1. You stated that all babies are God's "elect"... by that you either mean ALL babies, or only the babies that die as babies. If it's ALL babies, then everyone is elected; if not then it is the latter that you are stating. 2. Where in the Bible does it state that a human being cannot qualify for heaven without Christ? What about Elijah who was taken directly before Christ came? What you are stating (certainly supports your stance) but it doesn't harmonize completely with the examples we have in the Bible. Enoch is debatable; but it clearly says Elijah was taken to heaven, not paradise where Lazarus was in Abraham's bosom. 3. I don't think you understand what blasphemy is... biblically speaking either. How is it blasphemous to think an innocent child would go to heaven, if God could take Elijah straight there? 4. The churches of Christ don't teach that heaven is full of people that have never been saved from sin. We are saying it's possible for infants to be in heaven because they aren't guilty of sin. 5. Why would Jesus tell us to become as the children if they are not innocent? 6. I would argue that 1 Timothy 1:15 would fit babies in the "righteous" category. In a "right standing with God". 7. A baby cannot call on the Lord, it cannot say your sinners prayer, it cannot believe on the Lord, how then do you suggest that an infant renders the blood of Christ operative in their life? If they are saved by default, then ALL are... Your logic is fallible at best.

[@sthrnvoice3198]

@@christrescuedme2182 Back up to #2, would Noah have been saved from the flood had he not built the ark? Would Abraham had been justified had he not left his home as God instructed? Would Naaman in 2 Kings 5, been cleansed, had he not dipped in the Jordan river (7) times? (What I am pointing out above is your lack of ability to reason through the implications of what your teaching implies... for example: what about a child that is born and as an infant dies of S.I.D.S.? They haven't believed or "called upon the Lord" or anything, it isn't possible. Yet according to your teaching they are guilty due to Adam and his sin is imputed upon them at birth... What happens to them?) I'm genuinely seeking to understand; so if you can't defend your faith (1 Peter 3:15) then just go ahead and let me know that and you can continue studying... You aren't seeking to understand me, your spewing Calvinist doctrine using wording and terms that aren't in the Bible and throwing a scripture next to it. (Example: you state above that Jesus fulfills our righteousness, the only place in scripture it states that is when He is baptized) It's not saying that there is nothing required of the individual now. He hadn't even gone to the cross yet in that context. You do not rightly divide the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15).

[@kellytisdale7322]

When you look at the whole Calvinistic rule, it fully depends on the having zero free will. If God has taken away our choice to change(which also eliminates the ability for us to actually repent, which is what we are to "do"), at any capacity, then God is responsible for our sin, not us.