Romans 9:19-24: How to Become a Calvinist with Dale Partridge

In this sermon, Pastor Dale Partridge delves into the concept of divine election as explained by the Apostle Paul in Romans 9. Paul addresses the perplexing question of why many Jews reject Christ despite God's sovereignty over salvation. He clarifies that spiritual heritage is not based on ethnic lineage but on God's sovereign choice. Through examples like Isaac, Ishmael, Jacob, and Esau, Paul demonstrates that God's election is independent of human actions or will. The sermon emphasizes that salvation is determined solely by God's mercy and will, challenging the common belief in free will and underscoring that humans are saved because God chose them, not the other way around.

[-RM-]

Thank you Dale for this sermon. I appreciated every moment (and agreed with all of it, too!). I cannot believe the amount of vitriol seen in the comments below.

[jamesinnitbruv]

Hey you should check out Beyond the Fundamentals or Soteriology 101 sometime

[thomasfryxelius]

I think Rom 9 is where we see if we can do proper Bible hermenetics.
When we see "it does not depend..." do we then ask what "it" is? Or do we assume it is about individual salvation even if that is not the topic in question?
When we see the potter-clay analogy, do we read the Old Testament and see what the Bible teach about it, or do we import our own ideas of what we think it should mean?
Finally, do we read on and follow Paul's reasoning all the way through so we get the whole flow of the argument? Do we notice that Paul says hardened people can still be saved if they do not persist in unbelief or do we asssume a hardened person cannot believe?

[kalewidman]

I would encourage everyone to go watch Joel Korytko’s video on Romans 9. It pulls in context and proper hermeneutics way better than this video does.

[kalewidman]

Even if Calvinism were true, this video is inconsistent and misleading. Why? Because if God predetermines everything, then whether or not I become a Calvinist is completely out of my control. Therefore, it makes no sense to make a tutorial on “How to Become a Calvinist” if the only thing that will make me a Calvinist is God predetermining me to be one.

[Jmoffit]

I had heard of you with the ear but now my eye sees. It’s my belief Job is a story of salvation, a rich, religious man coming to true faith and that Elihu was the only true believer prior to God speaking.
Not a common view but neither is Calvinism 😏

So tired of hearing people regurgitate the same line, that God never answered Job’s questions. Job had all his questions answered when God revealed himself.
Other than that, amen.

[_derpderp]

I believed the gospel as soon as I was old enough to understand it, resting in His promises and mercies enduring forever. Then I learned TULIP and that salvation rested on my performance, feelings and knowledge. I grieved for decades almost to death. Now, I know which seed they would judge that I am. But I could never deny the Gospel of Jesus Christ the only means of salvation and peace to all men. But…Calvinism? I can’t believe two incongruous gospels.

[Everyday_Gospel]

Haven’t watched this yet, but from the title, I’m wondering.. are you saying I… can… CHOOSE to become a Calvinist? 🤣

[Over-for-now]

Why would you want to use calvin? Leave man out. Stay with the absolute sovereignty of God and forget calvin

[Over-for-now]

" let God be TRUE and EVERY man a liar ". I don't even know for sure thst calvin was saved. Only God knows them that ARE HIS

[joshuaschaeffer]

Oof, sad to see this from a guy who seems to really care about the Bible

[TarasGrig-qwmt]

Lol this brother keeps comparing inanimate objects God created to man made in His own image

[Over-for-now]

I love the teaching on God's absolute sovereignty BUT it almost seems like heresy to KEEP bringing up the name of calvin. Jesus receives ALL GLORY and he will not share HIS glory with another

[jonathanrocha]

I think this may be a timely message for me. I’m actually thinking of become a Calvinist/presbyterian

[TheRomansGuy]

Such a terrible misinterpretation of scripture in every breath of this video. Starts with absolute lack of context understanding, asks all the wrong questions of scripture at every turn, and concludes all the opposite things from the apostle. This is an abject bastardization of the text.

[bartanderson]

Never met a calvinist that isnt part of the elect. Funny how that

[joshuamyers]

There's just so many knots of misinterpreting scripture, missing the point, and false statements to disentangle here, it could take hours. I'm sorry Dale, I respect a lot of your opinions on social and cultural issues but these theological determinist viewpoints misrepresent God's character and are a real stumbling block for little ones not yet strong in their faith.