Why #calvinism Is A Problem #biblestudy 

The reason I'm a Calvinist is because the Bible forces me into that position. Calvinism is not fatalism.

As a Reformed Baptist (I don’t call myself a Calvinist, but a Christian). I DON’T BELIEVE “CALVINISM IS THE GOSPEL.” I, nor MacArthur, Sproul, Piper share the gospel according to TULIP lol. We don’t say, “in order to be saved, you need to believe you are totally depraved, unconditionally elected, limitedly atoned for, due to irresistible grace and you will persevere.” You don’t have to be a “Calvinist” or “Reformed” to be saved. You need only to repent and believe unto Christ! I appreciate your videos as you have engaged with the WMSCOG cult and I have frequently done so also here in Vegas. I believe you to be a brother in Christ. But you may be misrepresenting the brothers you mention in the video by suggesting “Calvinism is the gospel”. God bless you & your ministry!

In Calvinism there is no good news for anyone. You are either picked or not, and nothing the preacher or individual does matters. We’re are all just playing our part in a grand plan to glorify God for an audience either destined to applaud or boo the show. If you think you’re saved, you may just be living a brutal lie known as an ineffectual calling, or effervescent grace. God IS not really love, life, light and truth, because He will give you a false truth, leading to death because that somehow glorifies Himself.

the debate cannot be resolved by throwing scripture at eachother. The Word tells me to believe, I am obedient to that command.

Spurgeon said "Calvinism is the Gospel and nothing else." He should have finished the sentence, because to to say that "Calvinism is the Gospel" is also to say "and nothing else IS." And if Calvinism is the Gospel and nothing else is, then all us non-Calvinists are, in their eyes, heretics preaching a false gospel. This isn't a "secondary issue" as some guys, like Leighton Flowers, puts it, because there is nothing secondary about the Gospel.

Disagree. Your argument simply shows that you have never heard out of those three pastors’ sermons. None of them preach “Calvinism” or are rooted in doctrines, and they simply preach God’s words. Also, in terms of “problematic”, I don’t know what you’re pointing to. Why do you assume they are the biggest issues representing most contemporary Christian churches? If you spend so much time calling out a few faithful preachers and think they ARE the problem, then I highly doubt your intention and who else’s side you’re allied with. Can you also define the “alternatives” you said in the video? Does any of those three preachers ever force any unbiblical opinions on their listeners? The three even have different approaches in the different areas of their works, but they rhythm alongside because they simply hold on to the sovereignty of the bible and treat each other as brothers in Christ. If you attack people, then point out their false teachings. If a doctrine is not biblical, it’s simply a false doctrine, don’t demonise the good workers and try to decorate yourself only because you said the word “biblical” in the video. If you want widely opened alternative perspectives and interpretations, then go to those property churches that will have all sorts of audiences and agendas that perfectly fit with all human desires and diversities but the image of a righteous and holy God. Such weak arguments and not so smart call outs of the choice of people.

May God bless the ministry he has given you !

Calvinism does destroy the character and nature of God. The biblical God is Pure Actuality whereas the Calvinists god is not because he is lacking in the moral attribute of love. The Calvinists god only loves a certain few and is imperfect in love, so he can't be the God of the Bible because he is not Pure Actuality. The TULIP is not the gospel it is a different gospel that was designed for only a few and those that teach it should be accursed. Calvinism is a false gospel and should be taken seriously, it's not just a side issue, it's an attack on the very nature of God and the true gospel. Galatians 1:6-9 (NASB 2020): I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel, 7 which is not just another account; but there are some who are disturbing you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed! 9 As we have said before, even now I say again: if anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you received, he is to be accursed!

Great teachings Jordan. An eye opener and thank you for that , much appreciated ❤

Can I ask why you use the working "options" when Calvinism isn't part of Biblical Christianity? Calvinism isn't a real option. It isn't "just a different perspective". It is an entirely different religion that masquerades as Christianity... teaching things that completely contradict the Gospel as revealed in Scripture.

I believe Calvinism is correct, Calvinism however is not the Gospel. The Gospel is found in the person of Jesus Christ and the Grace that he affords us. One can have no knowledge as to how God saves, or whether or not we are pre destined. And yet still be saved. I believe it is the common and unhealthy obsession oft found among calvinists with Gods sovereignty that may be problematic. I’ve heard people like john MacArthur teach that “Calvinism is the gospel.” And I would have to disagree. The gospel can be found sufficiently in the apostles creed. But when calvinists like myself elevate Calvinism to being “the gospel.” We exclude our brothers in Christ who don’t have the same understanding of gods election. Jesus is the good news, not John Calvin.

I've liked & subscribed. It (Calvinism) is one of 👿 greatest achievements. He gets "Christians" to be purveyors of another gospel that impunes & vilifies our Heavenly Father.

Thank you so much. I felt this way when I first started to learn more about theology and what it even is. It was like every I looked I was being suggested pastors who were Calvinist or “Reformed”. If you have resources & commentaries from a non Calvinist view I would greatly appreciate it

Imagine if Michael Servetus had a podcast.

Calvinism isn't "the Gospel". It is one man's interpretation and explanation of how he believes the Gospel plays out in scripture. Having come from a loosely held calvinistic background I can now say that I would never in a million years claim to have a perfect explanation of the gospel other than this. Christ, God's perfect son, who is the third person of the trinity, came to earth, lived a sinless life, died on a cross for our sins, as a substitution, and rose on the third day and who is seated in at God's right hand as our advocate to the Father. Everyone has a moment in their life when they can turn towards God or not. Accept the perfect gift of Christ or not. God's ways are not our ways and I consider it foolish for anyone to say that they have perfect understanding of how it all works. It takes a certain lack of humility to hold a man made explanation of something so complex and beautiful (God's ways) as the absolute truth and to insist that others must agree or they are wrong. There ARE gospel truths but from what I have seen of God's words TULIP isn't necessarily the end all of understanding and truth.

AT LEAST I HAD ENOUGH HOLY SPIRIT WITHIN ME TO LEAVE THE CALVINIST CHURCH. MANY WILL STAY IN THOSE TYPE OF CHURCHES ALL THEIR LIVES AND NEVER MEET CHRIST. Your Pastor

Calvinism, better called Reformed Theology… is much more than just predestination. Calvinism as a whole puts all the emphasis on Gods Sovereignty, where it absolutely should be. It’s Gods story in redemption history for human beings who wouldn’t choose Him apart from His effectual call.

The people who listen to Piper, Sproul, MacArthur are people who also study the scripture diligently and have found out that the calvinistic interpretation is more sound. We have to note that these preachers who have the "loudest microphone" also have doctorates in biblical studies and have maybe twice longer experience than most of us in studying the bible so they have respectable credentials. There are lots of debates between James White and Leighton Flowers about calvinism vs arminianism in youtube. People should watch it to hear both sides and decide for themselves.

What scares me about this comment section is that many appear to treat Calvinism as a heresy or a distortion of the gospel. What really needs repentance is those who would treat a brother as an enemy, when this is actually something to simply be spoken about over a cup of coffee. We should take truth seriously, but not at the expense of unity. Especially since this is a secondary issue. I love all my Arminian, Molinistic and Provisinist brothers. Let's talk, not fight!

People need to remember God is the potter and we are the clay. We don't make God an actual savior by man's will.

You mentioned fatalism, not its not. Its biblical sovereignty. There is a more humanistic gospel version called Arminianism.

I agree. I have a hard time finding people preaching the true Gospel message.

90% of Christians on the planet (Ie people who have accepted and put their faith in Christs sacrifice for their sins and believe that God raised him from the dead), are not Calvanists, they are a huge minority, thankfully. They do seem to be well represented online though.

Bc if Calvinism is right then no problem, the best possible outcome will happen. All that can be saved will be saved, as predetermined. If Calvinism is wrong, then a great and grave disservice has been done because there are people who will go to hell because of the teaching. Those that could have been saved won’t be reached for being discounted as non elect reprobates already. Why respond to the gospel if you can’t? Why even preach?

Doesn't matter what your opinion or reviling is all about, what matters is what they are saying is true and it is completely biblical and true what they are saying. Repent and surrender to Jesus Christ.

The true gospel teaches mans total depravity and Gods total holiness.

Diary of St. Faustina, 699, Jesus said of Divine Mercy Sunday: “On that day, the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy. The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which grace flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet. My mercy is so great that no mind, be it of man or of angel, will be able to fathom it throughout all eternity.”

Your problem is with God and His Word, not calvinism

If Calvinism is true, and nothing you do can affect your eternal destiny because that destiny has been decided from before the foundation of the world, and all events and decisions are outworkings of God's sovereign will, God is reduced to the level of a fifth grade girl playing with her Barbie dolls. It doesn't matter whether we help the old lady across the street or we push her under a bus because a) our actions have been predestinated and b) we are elect or reprobate regardless of what we do. On the other hand, it provides a pretty good living, and it allows people to convince themselves that they are going to heaven without all those smelly reprobates stinking up the joint.

Calvanism is only a problem to those who think they are above God's sovreignty.

Calvinism: Satan wants everybody, God doesn’t.

I've always seen determinism used as a derogatory term towards God's decree and sovereignty in the calvinist perspective. I also do not think what calvinist teach is fatalism. Determinism and fatalism are not terms many calvinist use to explain their biblical understanding of God's sovereignty and election. We like using biblical terms. That way, it is easier to define them with scripture.

How can anyone read the bible, intimately and honestly and not believe in the doctrines of grace? I used to be just like you , say the same things as you, think these same things. But with age , (typically) comes maturity . Until i checked my heart and realized I was minimizing God and my pride was blinding me, I couldn't see just how big God was. Stop trying to put him in a box and just read your bible. Meditate on it day and night. You will see that you start to see from Genesis to Revelation that God is about his glory. God was in control of all things throughout all of history, and without Him, you would never choose Christ. Once you get that, all the rest falls in to place and you will see. Sure dont call it Calvinism, because hardly anyone calls it that except those who are young in their walk. Erase that word and spend time in your Bible. You will believe all that the Calvinists do, just without the name. God bless 🙏

Calvinism is very subtle on the surface making it a dangerous heresy.

I keep hearing Calvinists say that they don’t believe faith is a work, but yet I routinely hear them claim it is, at least through their concern that if God didn’t do something irresistible then we are earning our salvation

First it is the Gospel what has a power to save. Next it is to getting knowledge and assurance that it is not our works that saved us but the power and works of Christ. That is what was with me 😊 Can a dead man hear the word of God?? "No man can come to me, except......" J6:44

You are absolutely correct, brother . Sproul admitted that he didn't even know if he was saved. Let's just be honest, calvinism corruptly portrays THE CHARACTER OF GOD and is blasphemy when held in contrast with scripture. GOD bless you brother

When referring to the Bible, please use the Bible. "On the contrary, who are you, O man, who answers back to God? The thing molded will not say to the molder, “Why did you make me like this,” will it? Or does not the potter have a right over the clay, to make from the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for common use? What if God, although willing to demonstrate His wrath and to make His power known, endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction? And He did so to make known the riches of His glory upon vessels of mercy, which He prepared beforehand for glory, even us, whom He also called, not from among Jews only, but also from among Gentiles." Romans 9:20‭-‬24

Calvinists aren’t determinists but compatiblists. We believe God’s sovereignty and man’s responsibility are compatible not at odds with each other

Tell me, what gain do these theologians get from teaching Tulip and God’s total sovereignty? Objectively speaking, isn’t Tulip a pretty unappealing doctrine that is harder to understand? There must be some explanation for why they teach it. And there is. It’s because it is not about what’s easier to understand, what’s easier to explain to people, and what’s more appealing. It’s about scriptural truth. And it doesn’t take a scholar to find that these ideas are true. As someone who never even knew what Calvinism was, or who John Calvin was when I read the scriptures, these ideas were plain as day to me. There are so many more hoops you have to jump through to explain passages like Romans 7-10 and Ephesians 1 (these are a couple of many) in an Armenian light. It’s not that people who believe the Calvinistic view just like Calvinism. It’s not an objectively appealing doctrine. It’s simply that Cavlin just so happened to read his Bible. Also, hardly anyone is saying Tulip is the Gospel. That’s a strawman

The comments in here that call Calvinists devils or false teachers are absolutely disgusting and evil. I’m a Calvinist. And ummm not afraid to admit that I believe Calvinism is the gospel, rightfully explained. But it’s only the gospel in that it elaborates on and further dives into the gospel essentials that all Christians already agree on. Any soteriological system would say the same thing. Arminians, molinists, free-gracers, and the like are all my brothers in Christ as well. Sure hyper-Calvinists alienate others but if you listen to actual Calvinists you realize hyper-Calvinists don’t speak for us. Honestly I see far more hate coming from anti-Calvinists than nearly anyone else involved in conversations like these. Heck, I can sometimes find more common ground with a Roman Catholic than some of these guys.

Weak argument, false perspective, misleading information of the certain great servants. Either you have zero idea what you are talking about in this video or you are intentionally spreading false info that won't help any believers but to confuse them.

So much emotion here. It seems most people are making a decision based on (i had a bad friend that was a Calvinist and didn’t talk to me anymore because I didn’t agree) that’s not a Biblical argument, that’s an emotionally based outburst. You may be doing the same thing on here the Calvinist did to you that you didn’t like. They rejected you because you didn’t see their perspective, don’t do the same. If you have a comment, respond to the 5 points with biblical, well thought out arguments. If you’re a Calvinist on here, do the same.

The battlefield is in your mind! Satan only has to get you to miss the mark! And you will hear I never knew you!

"Why don't you think Calvinism is Biblical?" "Well too many people talking about it"

Simply put, there is no coincidence that "the loudest microphones" are calvinist. John MacArthur did not start out reformed. It simply IS what the Bible says. The more you study, the more you see it. In your endeavor to start this channel, I assume you'll be reading the Bible so..... you'll probably be a future calvinist too. Keep it up brother!

It’s what keeps so many people from bothering to read the Bible!

Yes people will end up in hell against God's will. We do all kinds of things against God's will...

I am confused.. Calvinists are some of the most logic based people out there. They base their beliefs off of the Bible and do not follow an infallible belief. Verses that prove predestination: Romans 3:23-24 Romans 8:28-30 Ephesians 1:4-5 You are simply being selfish, I recommend you think for a second.. Much love and respect, but you’re wrong.

How do I return to your recent Short on condemnation ?

The quandary I find myself in regarding Reformed/Calvinistic theology is this: since more and more articulate, well read, scholars who are ex-calvinists/reformed are now showing up in greater numbers in anti-calvinism videos why do they still claim that reformers are our brothers in Christ. In digger deeper into these doctrines these new ex-reformers discovered reformed and Calvinism is a misrepresentation of the Gospel, thereby, making reform theology incorrect, thereby making it a FALSE TEACHING, RIGHT? Is this not the conclusion they discovered? NOW, IF THEY CONSIDER REFORM/CALVINISM WRONG/FALSE, DOESN'T THIS MAKE THIS THEOLOGY A FALSE TEACHING AND THOSE WHO TEACH IT, FALSE TEACHERS? And what exactly did our Lord call false teachers? Children of Satan!!! Reformers and Calvinists are not my brothers or sisters! But before you start calling hateful, judgemental and self righteous and unloving, you would be wrong. My Lord commands me to love my enemies! I love them, I just do not believe they know Jesus the way He revealed Himself in the Gospel. Their theology is a man-made construct built by a very flawed, egotistical man named, Augustine and eventually John Calvin, who's law degree just made this gnostic, deterministic view of God popular because people could not believe God wanted a personal, one on one relationship with His greatest creation, man! So they turned Him into a tyrant, unknowable, impersonal, and after He predestined nd preordained and decreed EVERYTHING THAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN from the foundation of the world, He left the building and once all this PREDETERMINED stuff is done, those predestined to heaven go to.....well....Heaven. and those predestined to Hell, later alligator, off to Hell you go because, I just feel like sending some to hell! HOW CAN ANYONE WHO READS ABOUT JESUS AND HIS SACRIFICE ON THE CROSS BELIEVE THIS STUFF IS TRULY HEARTBREAKING!

I feel blessed to have found this channel. Thank you 🙏🏻

Calvinism is only a theological standpoint not the Gospel Only the Gospel is the Gospel. Calvinism has some truth but it also has flaws like many theologies if we could understand God completely we wouldn’t need theology. 🙏 🙏 🙏 John calvin didn’t die and resurrect for undeserving sinners like all of us Jesus christ did. ⚔️ 🛡

Rc sproul said in a video that when he became a Christ follower he knew nothing about Calvinism. It wasn’t the fact that what he believed about Calvinism that saved him because he didn’t know any of that. Calvinist don’t believe that tulip is the gospel.

Romans 9:18 Therefore God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden.

Yes, please keep going. I loved the video you did explaining "In Christ". Thank you!!

This video didn't really explain why Calvinism is unbiblical, although I don't necessarily fall under the category of Lutheran or John Calvin theology. It is difficult to refute the explanations of Romans chapter 8-11 without having a thought of Calvinism and thus it's much easier to see this viewpoint through the eyes of Reformed theology rather than deterministic theology.

I am curious the mental gymnastics that happen when you read Ephesians 2, Romans 8+9 and Matthew 7

Though I do not agree, I certainly appreciate this perspective. I would also note that no one is claiming or has claimed that TULIP is the gospel-especially Sproul, MacArthur, Piper, and the larger voices mentioned here. I think all of them would say that the gospel is the gospel-though they do believe Calvinism to be a faithful and consistent framework that aligns with Scripture. I happen to fall in that category as well. But again, I appreciate the perspective.

Great points, the only thing is that it’s not just “possible alternatives” that you are presenting. Calvinism is absolutely unhinged from the Old Testament which is a MAJOR problem, and therefore when you read Romans 9 in a vacuum, instead of realizing Paul is quoting the OT, you end up with the opportunity to insert whatever you think it might mean, when in all reality that is not a remotely viable option.

How would you read Romans 9? Not looking for an argument or anything just genuinely curious on your view

Yeah, they focus on God's sovereignty.

The calvanist god creates sin and creates people for eternal hell fire. The God of the Bible is not willing any should perish.

Calvinism is the gospel.

Are you saying that there are inconsistencies in the Bible’s doctrines? Which?

Anyone who believes god chooses and selects people before they were born to hell or heaven is stupid

The gospel isn’t soteriology, it is rather the revelation of the trinity, the incarnation, and the Paschal Mystery. Our predestination and salvation are all after this. James Jordan makes a good point about this, where he says that if Abraham was saved the way we are saved now, then the Gospel is not our way salvation, for it is not new, but it is the way it comes about and from whom that is the Gospel. This is coming from a Catholic, but I hope this may help

You never actually enunciated why you think Calvinism is 'problematic', you just state it is, you then said you had alternative thoughts and then listed a few.

I think a good way to simplify Arminianism, and calvinism, is that they are from two different focal points, Arminianism is from within the fishbowl, so its like gravity, time laws of physics ect, and describes the salvation experience of the believer from the individuals point of view from their earthly and early perspective. Where calvinism takes scripture, and divine revelation of God through scripture that reveals to us the other side of the tapestry. It shows the work of God intricately, and as we growing in our understanding of the word, and look back at our lives, we start to see more from the workings and evidences He (God) provides in scripture talking about his sovereignty, and salvation ect. I think both veiws have value, because they reach different people where their at, in different places of their walk. Id be careful not to shun the idea, but to study scripture through exegesis lenses and ask the Holy spirit to walk you through and show you what you need to know, and give thanks. If you beleive in Christ and received salvation, praise the lord and live in unity with your brothers in Christ.

My story… I grew up a pastors kid, I prayed some “sinners prayer” at 7 that did nothing. Lived for me for 35 years. Sex, pharmaceutical drugs, alcohol, parties. I Grew to be agnostic, filled with hate, anger and lust which slowly accreted over years- decades. I LIVED and LOVED “sin”. All i had was Just passive conscience but no pressing desire to care. Up until May 2022 i was a sexual addict deep in Porn addiction on the verge of cheating on my wife. I was talking to hookers/ old girl friends. I hated my wife, my marriage, i was verbally cruel to her and my kids. Classic hater of a “God who creates hell” kinda person and mentality. In fact that was my chief gripe. “What kind of God does this and that…..” “No good God would ever send good people to a hell” I was blind and in my blindness i only knew God was real. But that “Jesus” part was a hard sell. I became very evidence driven. Needed proof. Ironic given i was raised a PK. My Dad didn’t “fail”. But do realize our example to the lost isn’t what saves. Jesus has said multiple times - No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day. - I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. Yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you.- The Father gives those who are saved to the Son. I know this may be an alien concept for many, but I lived a life dead in sin and I was unable to choose God. I was aware but I didn’t want him. There was too much excitement in the sin i enjoyed. So when God gives to his son those his son saves, those he gives he draws and those he draws NEVER resist the draw. They can’t. The draw can be a moment or a period of time. For me it was a period of time. Approximately 120 days and it was gradual and building up to a crescendo. I even once asked for forgiveness before I was saved. I said “Lord I believe but you’re going to have to save me with my sin. I love doing what I do and you’re just going to have to save me while I do it. I cannot stop. ” I acknowledged the truth but wanted my sin as well. This was about a month and a half before I was saved and It did nothing. We always think that the human mind has the capacity to resist the reveal of who God is. God draws and then with a free will choice we choose?? This is where it boils down to the definition of the draw. If no one can come to Christ unless his father draws them and threw that draw they are guaranteed a “rising up” on the “last day” (our physical death), then that guarantee also guarantees the choosing of Christ. So the draw is a particular strategic supernatural powerful moment rather than a passive understanding of knowledge. Intellect only gets us so far as realizing there’s a creator. The draw of God is you standing in a field watching a nuclear bomb go off a mile away. You can’t run, you can’t hide, you can only beg for forgiveness because in that moment you realize the depth and scope and damage of your sin. That bombs heat wave is your sin coming your way and the only thing that can save you is God. There is no choice in the moment because choice requires intellect and the draw of God is him sticking his hand in your heart and ripping out that Stone heart. You are his before you ever thought you chose him. What are you perceived as a human choice was just our limited human way of understanding what had happened. No one turned away the parachute from a friend free falling with you just to fall to their death. There is no choice when you were predestined before the world began. …even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will… There’s no scriptural evidence of the dead having a free will choice. Our freedom is being free from the bonds of sin which introduces a limited free will under the grace of God. -Hebrews 12:5-8 Right after my wife’s mother died My Dad sent me a book about Near Death Experiences. (NDEs) (Imagine Heaven: by John Burke) (After Death- movie adaptation) Contrary to the seemingly biased position of the book title, these stories were very compelling. Compelling enough that everyone saw the same man of light which resembled what everyone seems to say was the Christ of the Bible. I read the Gospels several times. Research older writings predating Christ. Through months of trying to prove Christianity wrong I Realized from this emotionally crippling moment the severity of my situation, the steep hole i was in, the damage I caused…God was real, that Jesus part was real, and at that moment I had to make a choice. The more real he was proven, the worst I felt. The bomb heatwave was getting closer and the clarity of the mushroom cloud was getting clearer. I was a liar, adulterer, deceiver full of pride, hate and anger. I treated my family like crap and was verbally abusive to my wife and children. On my face i weeped and cried to God in belief. I cried out in a pool of tears in my home office after everyone had gone to sleep… “PLEASE GOD SAVE ME IF IM EVEN WORTH SAVING….PLEEEEEASE. I am wrong. I don’t deserve you, but i believe.” sobbing in a river of tears, shirt drenched, i layed there repeating that over and over begging him for almost an hour. I honestly didn’t recite anything. I was desperate for change. At a point of failure scared out of my mind id gone “too far”, i thought i was unredeemable, i needed help but had nothing to offer. I didn’t want this darkness anymore. This pit in my mind and heart was too much. Choosing Jesus wasn’t a passive moment but something i felt no choice in. I knew he was THE truth before i believed. In my blindness I rejected him for my lifestyle and the things that I wanted for me. But at this moment..It was him or die. I was at a point willing to give up all sin. to give everything up if he would just save me. I just didn’t know how to stop it all. I arrived at his feet with nothing but sin and emotional blood on my hands. My unforgivable offenses. I got very little sleep that night…After begging him to save me, Id NEVER felt forgiveness like this. Life after that night has been like I’m a kid in a small wagon and God is pulling this red wagon through a beautiful forest. Id get distracted, get out of the wagon then be confronted by a bear and quickly get back in the wagon. The more sin i refused or fled from,…the safer i felt. Sexual sin was unique though. Overcoming this has been much different than anger or lying. It was less “overcoming” and more running from and preventing. Through pain and suffering, today I’m porn free (which did take some serious Mathew 5:29 effort and gradual time) , day one i dropped all contacts with those i was about to cheat with. I blocked them all. I confessed it all to my wife who forgave me. Since May 22 its been exponential growth. A craving for scripture and a challenge to keep proper understanding clear in my mind. I went from dispensational theology to a clearer exegetical understanding of the word of God in a matter of two years. I went From basic milk theology to being called a Calvinist simply for believing the Bible. This all happened 2 years ago and has never let up in desire to read, pray and seek more. There are layers to Christ not even the “church” talks about that is deep, connected and is continually revealing.

I’m not sure what you mean since I’ve not watched any other videos of yours or studied Calvinism. But from my own studies, I’ve determined that God is particular, and wants His people to seek Him to gain holiness. That we are to be holy as He is holy. To be on a close trajectory to Godliness. To be like Jesus. Not self righteous. That’s pride, not holiness. To be imputed and imparted with Christ’s righteousness is our goal. This can only be done through much bible study and prayer.

The biggest first problem is that people can't understand God or his being and superspirit qualities and then man also is not understood as the creature God made in the 'image and likeness of the Elohim (not a Trinity rather the angels also termed sons of God in scripture) Secondl😢😂y God wanted to be loved not merely obeyed so Free Will, we all relate this to our own relationships!

I know this is an old post but if you are going to go after Calvinists, then I would like to see your own beliefs in soteriology explained.

“The most influential Christians…..” With who? Are you purposefully leaving out the largest Christian denomination? I would argue Father Mike Schmitz and Bishop Robert Barron are far more influential with more Christians than the neo-Calvinists

I am reformed. Was catholic for 30 years. The main thing that changed my mind is God reveals Himself through the knowledge of Jesus Christ to whomever He Chooses. 2 Corinthians 4:6 Like say.... all the Apostles.I believe The Scriptures because God Gave me the ability to do so. John 10-27. 1 Corinthians 2:14. We will ALL stand before God. See you there brother.

Each denomination says all the others are wrong. Each religion says all the other are wrong. Believe it or not, they're right in saying that all the others are wrong.

Calvinism is amazing and biblical. No need to argue amongst each other. I am not a hard 5 point Calvinist-I call myself a Calvinist with Armenian tendencies 😅✌🏻-but ya’ll need to be respectful and not make comparisons. Both have interesting, thought provoking, inspirational, biblical perspectives and both have the gospel.

"what is that to you, you just follow me" remember this.

“How many Christians, or rather how many people, baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, perished and are perishing simply because they have and had no desire to turn their attention to the foundations of the orthodox Christian faith. Whoever despises this duty will be shocked at the awful judgement. “ St. Innocent of Alaska

Lol what Bible verse are you using to prove you are saying other than your feeling’s bible verse? Feelings aren’t bible chapter so you said nothing biblical to prove your opinion

Or... you know there are alot of haters out there and think you can make bank by tickling their ears? 😊

Definitely you are more reliable than Sproul and Piper🃏

I don’t know I listen to John MaArthur and other Calvinist all the time and they never preach deterministic or fatalistic views. What you said is not true. They preach that even though God is sovereign yet man is still responsible for his choices. Calvinist who stay true to the scriptures usually reject determinism and fatalism.

Calvinism is The Gospel!!!

Most Christians, including Calvinist, don't understand the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross: When Jesus died on the cross for our sins, he made a new covenant for his true followers. He was able to send the Holy Spirit to transform us to righteousness and conquer the flesh nature to set us free from the practice of sin, and it's desires. I think it is possibly even blasphemy against the Holy Spirit when people deny the power of the Holy Spirit to transform us to righteousness. The Apostle Paul said that we are not in the flesh if the Holy Spirit lives in us. 2 Corinthians 10:3 Paul also tells us that we have been set free from sinful desires: "For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh." Isaiah 53:5 says: "But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds WE ARE HEALED." Before Jesus came, the law that people lived under could not conquer the flesh nature. That is why people had to sacrifice animals repeatedly. The cleansing that God provides is not temporary. It is permanent. When he cleanses us from ALL sin, we are made righteous. Hebrews 7:27 says: "He (Jesus) has no need, like those high priests, to offer sacrifices daily, first for his own sins and then for those of the people, since he did this once for all when he offered up himself." When Christians repent of their sins daily they don't have the Holy Spirit. They are still living under the Old Covenant, because they can't get clean. Many Christians mock the Holy Spirit by saying it is impossible to conquer the flesh nature and stop sinning. They don't believe. They are watering down and diminishing the power of the Holy Spirit in their own minds & in the minds of others. They are mocking the miracle of transformation that brings us Salvation. People flock to false religion due to the corruption in their hearts. False Christians will dilligently search their bibles looking for loopholes to sin. 1 Peter 2:24 confirms that it is possible to stop sinning: "He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” When we are healed from the bondage of sin, it is permanent. "If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." Scripture describes false converts as continuing in sin, because they deny the power of the Holy Spirit. 2 Timothy 3:5 "Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away." Scripture gives a strong warning of eternal damnation to those who reject the New Covenant by sinning: Hebrews 10:28-29 "Anyone who has rejected Moses' law dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Of how much worse punishment, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and insulted the Spirit of grace?" God's grace does not free us to sin. It does not cover continued sin or future sins. It does not forgive deliberate sin. It frees us from sin. Ungodly Christians reject the gift of righteousness that God offers. False Christians cling to a doctrine of demons that tells them they get to keep their sins, and there is no penalty. This is much more appealing to false converts than the thought of giving up their sins. John 3:36 jesus said, "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." If people can't understand the clear language that Jesus used, perhaps their hearts have become hardened. God, in his wisdom, does not leave us in a sinful condition, because over time, sin destroys the human conscience. When this happens, they are lost. We can see evidence of a darkened conscience and a hardened heart when people mock and ridicule the precious gift that Jesus gave up his life to bring to us so that we can recieve righteousness that is required for Salvation. When Christians reject the New Covenant, Jesus will reject them, and they will have to pay the full penalty that that the Law always required for disobedience under the Old Covenant. That means eternal damnation.

There's no verse in the Bible that says only the elect can be saved

Well said, even most non- Calvinist Christian apologist don't speak on the Calvivist problem because their going againts the loudest guys so everybody just talks againts pentecostalism.

My guy wants to believe that he is sovereign rather than yielding to scriptue. Well, he wont see otherwise untill God openes his blind eyes 😊

I'm a calvinist

Why can't you just admit that calvinism is a false doctrine that should be avoided? Either it is or it's not, there's no grey area.What exactly is your point? You either warn people or you don't.

Just a bunch of "i think" and "it seems" Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.

True!!

Historical christianity ❤

Did he explain why Calvinism is BAD? Or just day it was bad?

Its not an accident that these preachers are pushed onto the public and that is taught in seminaries. Satans very crafty

Schisms within schisms.

Well please tell me what theological flavor you ascribe to instead of telling me how bad Calvinism is. Cuz it seems to me no matter what theological camp you land on there's somebody out there that's going to say it's a heresy. Whether it's Calvinism dispensationalism armenianism whatever it is there's somebody out there that's going to tell you that it's a heresy. So where do you stand what is your theological flavor?

Hmm. How about reading Eph 1

Not sure yall I’m Lutheran but Calvinist speak straight from the Bible and it’s no if an’s or buts Where as Lutheran we come to cross with our heads down eyes shut in prayer and hands out in forgiveness and acceptance Im still trying to figure myself out but I’m starting to lean toward Eastern Othodox…. Ethiopian texts…. Very important information… what I do know is I love Jesus and God and The Holy Spirit and I’m doing all this for this three at this point

Gives no other option