Is Calvinism True?

Join us for the newest episode of Apologia Radio in which we begin a discussion on Calvinism and the Doctrines of Grace. Jeff and Zach talk about the sovereignty of God and grace. Don't miss it! Tell someone!

[brettk]

I am a Lutheran. Not a Calvinist. All the non-calvinists in the comments here need to stop saying things like, “Apologia is teaching a false gospel, because Calvinism.” Stop it! They are not. We all agree we are justified by faith in Christ ALONE. I love my brothers and sisters at Apologia. Charging them with teaching a false gospel is slanderous and it is a lie. Stop it.

[ionlybowtogod]

While I am not a calvinist I do enjoy listening to these talks from brothers who are.

[DjSostre]

Ive fallen in love, with the doctrines of grace. They are actually alot more beautiful than people realize. They are consistent, purposeful, and accurate. God is Good.

[gonzo_-wwiq]

I'm not a calvinist but I take great inspiration and am blessed by brothers who are ❤

[joys.]

TIMESTAMPS (take two)
3:00 intro starts after the ads
7:30 Cultish's new thing & a very special caller they had (don't skip this part it's funny)
13:30 intro to the topic: the doctrines of grace
16:28 Jeff shares his testimony
22:40 conversation shifts to Church history
26:00 tiny mention of how Calvin didn't invent Calvinism, it's just shorthand
27:00 the 5 points were a response to the Arminian guy (discussion)
31:04 the starting point is God
38:17 ish the sovereign hand of God - the ultimate good was Jesus' murder
45:10 Pharoah's hardened heart
47:50 who is the pot to critique the potter? (God's love & grace)
54:21 read John 6 & 10

[CountryThreadsbyhand]

The passage of God hardening Pharos heart always stood out to me even as a little Christian kid at 8yrs old lol this is such a good example of Gods utter and total sovereignty!!!

Praise God for opening my eyes and my family! What a gift He has given in Jesus & salvation!!

[RebekahNicole]

Fantastic show today, guys. Nailed it! Love everything you do so keep it up! The Author writes the story, we as the characters will live out all His plans and purposes. Soli Deo Gloria!

[masont]

Great discussion. This is an example of how a congregant can feed his pastor’s soul. Preaching, though good and fulfilling, is exhausting. Sitting down with a brother and talking like this can be refreshing for a pastor. I would encourage men especially to invite your pastor to do something like this.

[spovlock]

I grew up in a Christian home and heard all my life about free will and what not. I got saved in 2020 when I was 21, and I got saved through reformed teaching, however, I thought calvinism was unbiblical and wrong. But it wasn't until I began to, as Jeff said, compare what I believed with the scriptures, that I came to a conclusion that I did not want God in my natural state, and that my entire will outside of Christ was totally opposed to God and always inclined towards sin and away from God. The doctrines of grace truly paint God in a glorious way, that He would save sinners who in their natural state cannot choose Him.

[rachelzuniga]

It sounds like John is Jeff’s friend and he really cares for him. Very nice !

[Shiloh]

Great conversation gentleman! Black coffee Christianity… ✝️ ☕️
It was a great way to start my day! 💞

[Azariah.]

Always love the conversations and the explanations you are very meek and humble in speech makes things a lot more clear and easier to understand even for those outside of the camp of Christianity which at the end of the day I don’t think a lot of unbelievers would ever try to figure out what all the differences in Christianity is so it’s great to have the conversation in a civil way 🙏

[stevej]

Really appreciate this ...and that you too have struggle sessions over the texts.. encouraging.. I WAS Apostolic Charismatic now Reformed.. but still struggle with the "IF" verses

[Frankiethompsonn]

This was such an amazing discussion. There is so much to unpack and so much beauty when you accept the sovereignty of god truly. Please keep shinning your light gentlemen!

[alaskanaussiefurguson]

Yes, please do more of these! I never get tired of hearing these beautiful truths spoken to my heart, too.

[thebreakdowncorner]

I was saved out of the Word of Faith movement. Then drug addiction. Then I became a worship leader at an Assemblies of God drug rehab program. While I was working there, God rocked me and brought me to true saving faith. I thank God for this ministry and leading me to these wonderful truths of scripture!..also..it would be cool if y’all did a certificate when we complete Bahnsen U!

[cesarchavez]

For any objection to the sovereignty of God: "Oh man..." Thank you brothers.

[randycadkins]

This is the first time surprisingly I have heard Jeff's character Mortimer 😅 that was hilarious

[johnanderson]

My name is John and I live and work in Erie PA. One of my co-workers is Jeff's dopelganger. I will try to send a pic.

[jody]

PLEASE do more of these with all that scripture!