Reformed Theology is NOT The Gospel... Curt Kennedy and Ruslan Interview

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[sandyzalecki]

I have mixed feelings about Reformed Theology. I just think God should have the ability to deal with His creation as He sees fit. But I agree totally that Calvinist's should be humble. If you feel God chose you, then you should be the most humble person on the planet, not arrogant and judgmental.

[emilymitchell]

I struggle with Reformed culture. For me, a theological underpinning that assumes it can explain the mystery of salvation (which belongs to the Lord) in an acrostic, invented by man, and came after the early church runs the risk of oversimplifying certain mysteries of God (who lives outside the confines of time) and could promote a culture of such heady theology that tries so hard to keep it all in the right framework, it has a hard time actually making its way to our hearts. I’ve seen the affect in prayer meetings where the culture of theological correctness is so strong that it makes people fearful to pray in the assembly and express their hearts to God. Both privately and corporately I’ve experienced an “unintended consequence” is all I’m saying.

[dashmel]

Just starting to watch the video, I wanted to kind of share a thought I’ve had. I’d say we’re all (Christians) technically reformed due to the fact that we do not follow the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. That’s all 😋 blessings 🙏🏽

[benekbailey]

This was SO good! Both my husband and I came out of the Calvinist teaching. This is definitely a huge confirmation on my own walk with God and I’m excited. Thanks!

[bethannawhite]

I have followed you for awhile, this may be my all time favorite share you have done. Brought conviction not condemnation, thank you.

[andrewlarragoitiy]

The Bible says God saves those who believe. Period. 1 Corinthians 1:21, NLT: "Since God in his wisdom saw to it that the world would never know him through human wisdom, he has used our foolish preaching to save those who believe."

[theclown]

"If you can be arrogant as a Calvinist, I question your salvation." GET IT BROTHER.

As a Calvinist, I believe God chose me out of His Sovereignty. I had no part in that. It was a mercy.

The humbleness comes into play when you realize Total Depravity and Election. My salvation wasn't my call. It was by the grace of God.

Calvinists can forget that our only boast is in Christ, and in Him alone.

[danims]

Mans shhhpittin!!! I guess I'm Calvinistic in that it just turns out I agreed with that soteriology after reading through my Bible and tbh it humbled me to the dirt, in the best way possible. But I think a lot of reformed folk get over focused on their "theology" (more like methodology) or their theologians which bothers me a lot. Paul hit the point of "so long as Christ is preached" and I think a couple of reformed folk could use that mentality. Of course, I see very valid complaints on how some churches operate which I would also consider unbiblical and in need of change but make sure it's actually unbiblical and you're not parroting your favorite theologian.

The sorta "it is what it is" attitude bothers me too because even God, through Paul, told slaves if they could be free, seek to do so and I think it was proverbs that says if you're in debt, you're a slave so lemme drop that connection in right there lol. We should pursue changes and things but the outcome is in God's hands. I'm unemployed and before every interview or application I pray for God to close the door if it ain't in His will or would interfere with my serving and I keep getting turned down, yet Im provided for to attend seminary, handle these late payments and have more time to volunteer at church. I have no intention or desire to be or stay unemployed but in this season I'm content to let God work whatever He wanna work in me via this unemployment. I think that's more of a proper application of sovereignty to where you work and pursue yet leave the results ultimately to God while doing so. "Unless the Lord builds the house" sorta thing

[correyteague]

We are told to follow Paul as he followed Christ not Calvin or any other man

[RuminantHairdo]

Im a "Calvinist" (a mere nickname for identification purposes) because I read the Bible then read on Reformed theology on authors who taught it.
Humility is something that we Calvinists work on like anyone else

[Logik]

I don't understand why people want to hang on to these titles anyways, let's just be disciples of Christ ....feel me

[fengxianzhe]

I could never wrap my mind around Calvinism, it seems as if the Holy Spirit didnt want me to bother because it for one removes free will for God our Father creature to make the decision to love Him. Ruslan it's beautiful to see how God our Farher is using you in the Body of Lord Jesus Christ, 🙏

[Vinylfiend]

YES! This man gets it! The gospel is the gospel and reformed theology is a religious theory! They are NOT the same thing! Thank you, Brother Kennedy!

[Proklame]

There is no system of Theology that is more gospel centered than Reformed theology. To say that we are totally depraved and unable to save ourselves because we are born spiritually dead purely points to the sovereign grace of God in his work of salvation, by grace alone.Unconditional election points to the fact that God saved is unconditionally based upon his own goodness and not our goodness or ability to trust in him or save ourselves. Limited atonement better known as definite atonement points to the fact that Jesus died effectually for his chosen and he actually accomplishes salvation that is eternal not temporal, meaning that we cannot lose our salvation. Irresistible grace tells us that when God pursues the sinner his grace cannot be rejected because it overpowers our spiritually dead sinful nature and causes us to believe in him by the miracle of the Holy Spirit regenerating us and making us a new creation in Christ and finally the perseverance of the Saints tells us that for those who have believed by the grace of God, who have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit, who were once spiritually dead and have had their nature renewed by God alone and have been enabled to believe, will believe in till the end thus meaning we persevere in the christ alone. So in essence the tulip in reformed theology is a representation of the gospel and it’s most biblical and purest form. So in a nutshell to say that we are spiritually dead and God has chosen is purely by grace alone and that he sent his own son to die for his bride and his granted is his irresistible grace by regenerating us by the Holy Spirit and because of him and him alone who keeps us till the end we will be saved by persevering through faith in him, that kind of sounds like good news to me! The five points of Calvinism may not be the gospel to many but when you truly understand the gospel the five points of Calvinism definitely begin to ring a bell that is gospel centered for sure! I will say that these five points aren’t necessarily directly saying to believe in Jesus death burial and resurrection, it is more of a theological system that explains how faith in Jesus death burial and resurrection works. At least that’s how it hits home to me. God bless you all!

[toddstevens]

Just wanted to point out that Arminians and Calvinists do not disagree on the content of the Gospel. The Arminians were not accusing the Calvinists of getting the Gospel wrong. They disagreed on secondary issues like election, free will, and God’s sovereignty. It’s only been in the last hundred years or so that the two sides have accused the other of creating a false Gospel. And social media certainly doesn’t help.

[DJ]

You are my FAVORITE youtuber. HANDS DOWN

[nomames]

Ruslan did you ever see that video of Todd friel and Justin Peters talking about why you shouldn't listen to mainstream worship groups?

[myrlonortell]

Actually curious about the financial course was about? Sounds so helpful in many way from a personal stand point, towards the church and the community

[tanacious]

You should have someone of actual reformed Presbyterian to come on your show and explain this in detailed. Reformed theology is simply being biblical and reading scriptures as the whole. Not pieces here and there. Not to mention the historicity of our protestant including the development of our nation has reformed influence. Listen to our great puritan works like Charles Spurgeon and Martin llyod Jones more recently. They are all reformed. All the best.

[Mike_Sage]

Bible says we can actually know the mind of God through the Spirit..