7 Marks Of A Questionable Doctrinal System | Leighton Flowers | Calvinism | Soteriology 101

When it comes to discerning what doctrinal systems are true or false, there are a few things you can look out for that could be red flags. In this video, Dr. Leighton Flowers walks through 7 Marks of a Question Doctrinal System, a list that was submitted by a Soteriology 101 listener. What would you add or remove from the list?

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[IlovetheTruth]

I hope you read this Leighton. Unless the Lord Himself tells you, NEVER stop speaking for the true gospel and against Calvinism. Thank you so much for your hard work and faithfulness to God's word.

[jimyoung]

Good stuff. The first time I ever heard Calvinism taught I was overwhelmed by the fatalism of it. I've always rejected it on a more intuitive level, because it is inconsistent with the character of God expressed in the whole of scripture.

[bobthrasher]

8) Excessive appeals to "mystery" in comparison with other systematics which don't invoke mystery quite so much. Such overuse of mystery may be an indication of a faulty systematic.

[salvadaXgracia]

This is great. I would love to find 2 more to make this "9 Marks" 😂

I saw many of these problems when I was in Calvinism but I thought the Bible clearly taught it so I had to accept it. As soon as I learned the real meaning of Romans 9, and saw it was consistent with the rest of the Bible, I kicked Calvinism to the curb and got back to the Bible.

[cvent]

Salvation is so simple to understand that even a child can understand it...and that's the point. Thank you Dr. Flowers.

[lancesteinke]

I’m actually appalled by how bad Calvinism is theologically and how adamant Calvinists are and have been of its ultimate truth. It’s mind boggling to me. 🫤

[filipcruz]

This is great, Leighton. Calvinism has done tremendous damage to the Church of Christ. I have met far too many Christians whos say "God predestined me to be saved so I don't have to do anything". And that produces Christians that are lazy an feckless thinking that it's all been predestined anyway. If the disciples were like today's Christians, the Gospel would never have ever made it beyond the borders of Jerusalem.

[elteacher]

A Master Class delivered with humility.
Thank you, brother Leighton.
Thank you, Lord God, for the life and ministry of your instrument.

[TimBarr-ep]

Calvinism is the Goliath of our Time. And it's a shame that many Christians are standing in the camp of the philistines.

[nickmeltonmortgageman]

Thank you so much for this explanation and the beautiful picture of a God who sacrificed Himself to give us the chance to choose Him.

[raymatthews]

The only verse in Scripture that I can find where God took pleasure in a death is Isaiah 53:10 "yet it pleased the Lord to bruise Him." That refers to Calvary where Christ died for our sins.

[juanpablocastromora]

Amen. Thanks for fighting for this thruth.

[robertmwangi]

"True power is about sacrifice and selfless love for those who are your enemies" Amen !

[JamesS]

I once asked my Calvinistic pastor “How do I know I’m among the elect?” when in a deep period of doubt. He told me that even among hypercalvinists, that’s not really a question. Even at the time, i saw that that answer isn’t satisfactory in the slightest. Thanks for all you do, Leighton.

[reg]

That is a great point you make that determinism is easy, flat, basic to understand by really anyone.... except when you try to make it fit in the Bible... hmm big red flag 🚩 and definitely NOT a good idea🌻

[paulinerelph]

Calvinism perfectly explained, thank you. The Emperors Clothes; a great analogy with what Calvinists do.

[sydney.g.sloangammagee]

Excellent list - when you need a dictionary to understand so many super long & frequently used descriptive words to be able to understand what category of belief you belong to - HELP - get me out of this box!!!

The word "GOSPEL" translates into "Good News" - Calvinism, Augustine, gnosticism offers only despair & hopelessness.

Thank you once again Dr. Flowers!!! Thank God He got you out of Calvinism to help the rest if us become aware!!!

[twaho]

Love you brother Leighton, like a soldier of God, the more they push, the more you hit back in love.

Peace

[John-Christchurch-NZ]

I've finally realized what Calvinism is about, its about defending Calvinism not the Bible.
You have to follow their thought process to understand what they believe.
If you just read the Bible you never will.
It's like going down the rabbit hole, theology in a tube.
You can't argue with them, because they can't see out of their hole.
The Bible is a Narrative, God's Story, from Genesis all the way through to Revelation.
We have an invitation to be part of it.
Calvinism is a usurper that tries to impose it's own ideas on to the message,
completely ignoring the story.

[Steve-ogii]

Without doubt, one of your best videos! I hope to be able to memorize those 7 points!