In and Out of Calvinism Part 3 | Ephesians 1 & Romans 9

Scripture that clearly claims Jesus died for every individual on the planet

Isaiah 53:6
Luke 2:10-11
Luke 19:10
John 1:29
John 3:16–17
John 4:42
John 6:33
John 6:51
John 8:12
John 9:5
John 12:31-30
John 12:46-47
John 17:21
Acts 3:26
Acts 17:30-31
Romans 5:18
Romans 11:13–15 and 32
Second Corinthians 5:14–15 and 19
Ephesians 3:8-9
Colossians 1:19–20
1 Timothy 2:3–6
1 Timothy 4:10
Titus 2:11
Hebrews 2:9
2 Peter 2:1 and 15
1 John 2:2
1 John 4:14

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[thomasdean]

I was a young Christian about 30 yrs ago, and flying for a major airline. I had a layover in San Francisco, and was listening to a Christian radio station on one of those $5 radios the hotel puts on the nightstands. I was listening to Harold Camping's radio show where he answers callers questions on the Bible. At the time I had no idea what Calvinism is, and did not know, nor care that Harold Camping was a Calvinist. I listened to his program to learn from him, and was amazed at his ability to quote Scripture.

While listening, a caller called in who wanted to know how he could be saved. You could hear the desperation and sincerity in his voice. He wanted a relationship with Christ. I was moved by his cry. I listened in unbelief as Camping proceeded to tell the guy that there was nothing he could do to be saved, that it was up to God, and so Camping just left this guy hanging with no real hope. I could just see in my mind this poor guy hanging his head in disappointment as Camping ended the call, and then told the audience that there are some out there who would have explained the Gospel to this man, and asked him if he wanted to accept Christ as his Savior, but that was not how its done. If God wants him saved, then God would save him!

I was dumbfounded, and picked up the phone and called the radios call line, and actually found myself talking to Camping over the air. I then started making my comments directed to the man who had called previously, "if you are still listening....", and explained the Gospel as quickly as i could, and told him how he needs to repent and put his faith in Jesus Christ, etc. Camping let me finish my thoughts. I got off the phone hoping this young man had continued to listen to the show, and heard my remarks. I had no way to know, but was glad i made the effort.

That was my first experience with Calvinism. So entrenched in the idea that its not up to the individual, that even a "minister" of God would not even share the Gospel with a man who desparately wanted it. Unbelievable.

[leialoha]

Hello, sister! I just listened to your conversation with Leighton Flowers and I had to tell you that so much of your testimony is familiar to mine own. I laughed when you talked about your internal response when Paul Washer would just go all out Tulip in his messages. I was such a fan that I listened on repeat during a family camping trip (I was 7 months pregnant and couldn't sleep anyway).
I was a 5 point C, converted myself into the system while looking for a more passionate and bible-centered theology. I was homeschooling my kids, playing John MacArthur on the way to hockey practice at 6 am, and even had a well visited blog back in 2003 where and argued with Tony Jones and the Emergent Church crowd. As a mom, I thought it was the goal to love the "gospel" and God's sovereignty so much that I could one day watch my own child burning in Hell and glorify God (Thanks to Todd Friel).
The Holy Spirit rescued me back in 2017. One of my kids completely left her faith and was rebelling and self destructing. I needed to understand how God could decide that this child was from the moment of conception destined for Hell. So, I went to God's word.
Long story short, all five points evaporated. God doesn't hate my daughter, and He is even more desirous than I am for her salvation and a new life. This was the beginning of my deep dive into Jesus, grace, identity in Christ, and true freedom.
Praise God for the work He is doing in you and through you!

[beeflat]

I’m halfway through the video and I have to say that was the CLEAREST breakdown of Ephesians 1 I have EVER heard. Thank you Alana!!

[matthewlogan]

I am a lead teaching pastor and I am about to take my church through Ephesians.

You explain Ephesians 1 better and more clearly than any pastor I’ve ever heard or commentary that I’ve ever read.

THANKYOU.

[karmajeffers]

One thing is clear from listening to you and others who are shedding light on a lot of our beliefs we who are serving God for many years have not taken the time to get to know what the word says for ourselves we have placed too much confidence in what we are told from the pulpit God bless❤

[Ronald]

From Uganda, Africa. You a real teacher of the Word. I have never heard such wonderful exposition of Romans 9-11. God bless you sister.

[michelleelizabeth]

Thank you so much for this. I have vehemently argued against Calvinism with a family member in the past, but then sort of got sucked into some of it, although I never fully aligned my beliefs with things like limited atonement. Once
I learned about Calvinism, every time I read scripture, I could see where words like “chosen” and “elect” were everywhere, and I was having a hard time not being pulled into Calvinist beliefs. Your explanation of the scriptures have been very helpful, and I feel relieved!

[ruisimao]

FROM PORTUGAL, EUROPE - So great to see you understanding the truth of God and leave that phisosophy and absurd error of calvinism.
Love your clear and easy bible explanation .

[loucontino]

How can anyone not fall in love with God’s Word. Read it everyday and see the Blessings of The Lord unfold in your life. No it’s not prosperity in material things, but a heart that listens and speaks with God as His child.

[garyleemusic]

Hi Alana, thanks for these videos. I was never a Calvinist really, but some of those beliefs crept in my thinking. So glad to be free of it. Keep it up!

[elaineauo]

Amazing. Thank you for walking through scripture. I busted out my own Bible with you… and kept pausing and reading for myself. I felt like I was in a Bible study. Love it! May the Lord bless you for humbling yourself before the Word of God. Regardless of what you wanted it to say before, you submitted to Scripture. Praise the Lord!

[Ronald]

I listened to this months ago, and I was blessed. I have listened to it again, and 'blessed' is an understatement!

Greetings from Uganda.

[revjliddle]

Good morning from Scotland Alana. I pray you and you husband snd children are well. God bless you. I’ve been blessed in watching your videos regarding Calvinism. You are indeed a light bearer for the truth of the Scriptures.
I watched John MacArthur on several occasions, but when he started preaching that some people are destined to be saved and others are destined for hell, even before they were born and had never done anything, this did not wrong true to me. Its totally against and a sad distortion of the Word of God. So, keep up the good word, you are s great means of help and support to so many people. Your grip of the Scriptures is amazing. God bless. Pastor James C. Liddle.

[lynnewilley]

It's amazing how the IN HIM stood out to you cause it was when I was crying out to God pleading for somebody to see like me how wrong this other stuff is we r suddenly learning...and all came together that day as I read Ephesians and the IN HIM all over the place literally lept off the page...and I knew because I knew because I knew...I never fell for Calvinism not once, never, but I knew because no gospel was offered (like before) that it was Calvinism with our new pastor. That was many years now and i never returned to that church..and have been loving God and praying somebody like you could explain better than me. I don't know how you stayed under wrong teaching all these years I couldn't stay one minute the gospel wasn't preached ..I do not doubt that my old friends are saved, just that they are kind and don't even know what Calvinism even is still....BUT you aren't elect before time began! The gospel is for all and God loves all and wants ALL to be saved and have eternal life in glory with Him! By hearing the gospel and belief !! Not by adding words and ideas that aren't in the Bible!! Take plainly the verses meant for you!

[TheMidnightModder]

Any Calvinist who tries to brush off their indoctrination claiming, "Why do you care so much, it's not a big deal!" is gaslighting you. I talked to my pastor a little bit about my escape from Calvinism this past Wednesday evening and he had a similar situation happen to him when a local hard Calvinist preacher asked my pastor, "When are you going to invite me to preach at your church?" and then tried to tell him how it's not a big deal. Luckily my pastor was wise enough to tell him No and remain strong in the biblical doctrine of salvation. I'm so thankful for my pastor, he's a wonderful shepherd of the flock. I hope that everyone can find a church with a strong biblical shepherd.

[DamonNomad]

Having just finished this video, great job exegeting some of Calvinists' favorite prooftexts and demonstration what they actually mean in context! I never fell into the trap of Calvinism, as I am from a family of "theology geeks" and my parents studied theology in Bible college under Dr. Jack Cottrell, a leading theologian who promotes the teaching that Biblical election is unto service to God, not unto salvation.

[cecilspurlockjr.]

Thank you sister, lol . It's always so wonderful to hear someone, especially a former calvinist explain these passages correctly as you have here . Don't allow those who attack and insult you bother you at all but count it for glory as you speak the truth of GOD'S word . One is not elect until they are in THE FIRST ELECT CHOSEN SERVANT CHRIST JESUS, in HIM, IN CHRIST .
GOD bless you and your family .

[mariebo]

We are homeschoolers, too! 😁This has been incredibly encouraging for me. All my close friends over the years have become reformed. It’s the most frustrating thing. this whole total depravity and determination thing has always rubbed me the wrong way. The hardest part right now is with my dear husband. He leans towards reformed and I don’t like talking about this area with him because it just becomes this whole thing. Now I’m just praying about it. My husband is a pastor. Would like to start a ministry….but that’s going to be really hard, even if i submit and keep quiet, if we aren’t on the same page. I honestly think that’s why God hasn’t opened a door of opportunity to start something.….so something’s gotta give. I’m praying that He open my husband’s eyes and sees scripture for what it says.

[lindajohnson]

This morning in my quiet time, I prayed that He would lead me even closer to Him. I fell upon your videos and what a blessing! I can clearly see how some teaching has confused me. We are not robots....we are free to choose the greatest gift ever offered! Praise God! Thank you so much for making things so clear to me.

[trinahaigler]

Thank you so much for sharing. Calvinism is so dangerous. I knew someone who told .me they wanted to be saved but they had heard that God only chose certain ones so they walked away from God. Calvinism lays a stumbling block to the lost. You are being wise ! Keep telling your story ❤