Why I can't be a Calvinist (hint: it's because of Scripture!)

If Calvinism is such a prominent form of theology among conservative evangelicals (such as John Piper, John MacArthur, Voddie Baucham, Tim Keller, D.A. Carson, Ligon Duncan, R.C. Sproul, Louie Giglio, J.I. Packer, Michael Horton, Kevin DeYoung, Charles Stanley, Wayne Grudem, James White) as well as famous Christians throughout Church History (such as John Calvin, Charles Spurgeon, George Whitfield, and Jonathan Edwards), why would any faithful follower of Jesus reject it?

In this video, JM explains why he rejects the assumptions of Calvinism in light of Scripture itself, and what he believes to be a better alternative...also using the famous TULIP acronym.

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[ArleneAdkinsZell]

'The ability to love HAS to entail the ability to not love' ... Best statement I have ever heard on the subject of love.

[MarthaEllen]

Yes, this is great. Clear, intelligent, well presented and passionate. Really helpful to share with Calvinist friends. Also very helpful to share common Calvinist objections and how not to be tied in knots. This is the big problem; it does tie people up in knots!

[Sweetpea]

Excellent sermon!! I am not a Calvinist either. I was born to Non-church parents. Starting at age four or five, I would walk down the street to the Baptist church to attend Sunday School (Kindergarten-grade 5) and then church by myself. At the beginning of sixth grade, we moved 2 miles away from the church and my parents told me church was over because they were not going to drive me. I’m now closing in on 77 years old. I never left Jesus and He for sure never left me. Did I sin any during those 72 years? Of course, but the Holy Spirit convicts and God’s grace is sufficient! Hallelujah! I took my children to church and they are both saved. They and I cannot imagine ever walking away from Jesus. If we ever tried, He would be pulling us back to Him. Thank you for this most excellent teaching.
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[rebeccajolliff]

This is such a great, clear explanation on an alternate view to Calvanism. It put to words what I was struggling to articulate myself. So thank you!

[cass]

Thank you so much for unpacking this! Outstanding 😊

[mariarubinstein]

This is SO GOOD! You have really spelled out what I have been sensing in my heart, but could not put into words. Thank you thank you THANK YOU!!!!

[mrwiggiewoo]

This was really helpful, I've been struggling to understand this.
thank you

[justinkpersonal]

That was such an amazing talk. Thank you!

[ElderMikeYourUrbanChurch]

Awesome and fair breakdown brother. Definitely enjoyed this.

[TheScholarlyBaptist]

It is always a treat to find someone who is "Scholarly" and nerdy about theology but is not Calvinist

[KalliBella]

Hello! I had expected a very good presentation and you didn’t disappoint. Well done! Thinking about the matter and the premise of your bottom-line statements, I think that to me the Reformed position makes sense. I found myself interacting with you as you eloquently expounded on the many Scripture references and to me it was a case that they also could be premised on the Reformed views and still make sense of them that way.
I guess that what I’m saying is that God’s ways are indeed His ways and baffle us and will continue to baffle us! I can live with that. I’m ok with that. After all He is God and not me/us. About assurance of salvation, I think He is gracious to let us know if we are saved or not, and the test you proposed of asking the simple straight question whether at that moment we believe in the atoning work of our Savior is a very good way to know. Daily, I find myself in awe of the work and ministry of the Holy Spirit, which is how I think I’m even sensitized to ask about it!
Thank you for sharing this great presentation! 👍😊

[collincarter]

Thank you! I really enjoy all of your videos! This video gave me some good things to review and research.

[barrygladden]

Refreshing. I am glad your channel popped up in my feed.

[danielannutto]

Excellent sermon brother. We'll said. You have inspired me to do a sermon on this topic.

[williammarinelli]

Listing Charles Stanley as a Calvinist in the video description was a surprise to me. Still is. If a citation exists, specifically that Charles affirms the U and I in TULIP, I would be interested.

[matthewgrumbling]

Bottom line: you don’t have to believe in Calvinism to be saved. You do have to believe in Jesus Christ to be saved. I like what you did with TULIP there. Pretty clever and something to mull over.

[rockjohn]

Hello sir. You must be doing something wrong, I can't believe how low are the numbers of views on your videos. You deserved at least a million views. I learned a lot going through your videos today.

[PrinceDarius]

This is a great video presentation much needed right now with reformed theology taking over christian thought. Would like to see you collab with Dr Leighton Flowers. God Bless.

[tsukareppi]

I love your TULIP! This is the first cogently explained thing I’ve heard that gives me any explanation of Christ as the elect. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[exagem]

Thanks for the video, challenging and edifying. I purchased several of the books on the end card, including a For AND Against Calvinism book set.