Why I'm Not A Calvinist

Dr. Brown lays out the basic reasons why he is not a Calvinist.

[lutherkayban]

Im a calvinist and i still dont understand why anyone isn't, but mad respect for Dr. Brown he does a great job

[ReyBanYAHUAH]

I'm not Calvinist or Arminian. I'm a follower of Jesus Christ.

[willieolivier]

Calvinism makes God the culprit and takes away his attribute of a just God. It destroys the very issue of sin which He send His Son to die for.

[dronelocations]

I left Calvinism a few years ago, as after studying for myself the doctrine of TULIP to be unbiblical. And portraying God to be the author of and instigating evil.

[carlalbrecht]

Such a gracious response. Bless you Dr. Brown for bringing clarity to the discussion without being condemning. Shalom, C.

[mjmesserli]

Great thoughts Dr Brown. I'm with you! The weight of scripture describes God's wonderful gift of free choice. Very well said, thank you.

[jasonsherwood]

How does a Calvinist explain this statement?  "The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance."  ~ 2 Peter 3:9 NASB

[kamgray]

I am a Calvinist, but I am so thankful for brother Dr. Brown's ministry - even if he's not a Calvinist. What a blessing he is to the church!

[natlim]

I’m not Calvinist coz I do believe in John3:16.

[hannahchaney]

Great explanation! My thing is like, why would God create someone just to go to hell, that's not a good God. And in John 3:16 Jesus died for EVERYONE not just a 'predestined few'... "So that whoever believe in Him will not parish but have eternal life" it's our choice, He gave us free will!!

[TheStandardSB]

What annoys me is when people say they are Calvinists and
have never read any of his works.



Read 1 Cor 1-3 all the way through to get the context. It is a warning to
Christians who segregate themselves under the ministries of men.



Christians need to stop calling themselves Calvinists, Lutherans, Wesleyans etc.
when the Bible states that such a practice is to be on milk not solid food,
carnal and neglecting the foundation that is Jesus Christ.



Let him who glories glory in the Lord.

[beeboy]

Do I have to exercise my free-will to be a Calvinist or be predestined to be a Calvinist? If your answer is free-will then you might as well drop Calvinism. If it's predestined then stop arguing we non Calvinist can't believe anything else.

[samdoo]

Really appreciate this video Dr Brown. Honestly this is the first comments I've seen anyone do in awhile where the individual is not bitter and hateful towards the theology or looks down upon the people who abide to it.

[hkhunna]

When my Calvinist Fully Reformed Pastor told me Calvinism and Arminism are in house discussions a big weight was taken off my shoulders. I am no longer a 5 point Calvinist but I will still attend my church that I love

[brianmatthews]

If God had wanted me to be a Calvinist, He would have made me one.

[Anthony_Fraire]

Dr. Brown did you strategically make the video length 3:16? Lol Is like you're trying to tell the audience about John 3:16 which also is contrary to calvanism when you simply read it. For God so loved the world.

[SaucyWench]

"God did not predestine me to be one" That's very funny, lol. Seriously though I had no idea what a Calvinist was, until I was listening to Michael Rydelnik, on Moody radio in Chicago one morning. He was "explaining" to some woman what salvation meant, and started going into some bizarre narrative about how doesn't know why he was "chosen" She was confused, and so was I. Long story short, that was my introduction to what Calvinism was. I think it's a presumptuous interpretation of scripture, with all due respect to those who may disagree. I am glad Michael Brown touched on this.

[brother.chirchir]

You have changed my mind, on charismatic/ pentacostal non Calvinists teachers. Too many Charismatics to me looked like either deceived leaning on the extreme or false prophets, what a relief to find one who is of a sober mind.

[MSHOOD]

The best explanation I've ever heard

[danieljennings]

Calvinism has never made sense to me regarding the justice of God.