What is Calvinism? Reformed Theology? Part One | S2E10 - The Authentic Christian Podcast

Did Jesus die for everyone? What about free will or original sin? Are we totally depraved? Today, we're breaking down the doctrine of Calvinism (TULIP).

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[ethanbaird]

i’m a calvinist myself and you have given me a lot to think about. thanks for sharing those scriptures, i think this is what i needed to hear

[andrewsmyth]

I don’t hear much scripture being quoted here guys. Explain away Romans chapter 9.

[ReztoTex]

Thank you men for your presentation. I am a former Assemblies of God minister and personally I have wrestled with this predestination and dispensational stuff for decades. I am glad I found your material.

[joshrowe]

In the psalm 51 verse with David talking about being “brought forth in iniquity” I think one of the issues a Calvinist misses is the attitude and drama of David’s repentance. He was using hyperbolic language in expressing his sorrow and regret for the things he deliberately did against God.
Would you guys agree?

[chrissybagwell]

1 Timothy 2:3-4 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.

[maggiediaz]

First time seeing and listening to you all, and I’m in a state of Awe. I will continue to listen to you in hopes of totally understanding your teachings. I’m a catholic woman and have been in a state of reflection with my life and now I’m in a state of confusion. Hopefully, I’ll get it right.

[mr.r]

I love what you said at the end, Aaron. I have thought that so many times hearing this. My husband said to me one day, that he feels a lot of these preachers are being used by the devil to confuse people so they will never be saved. It's so sad, and I've had discussions with many reformed Baptist and they refuse to believe anything different. I've been told so many times that what I believe is false and I'm in a cult, and they can't see the truth. It is so frustrating. This is one of the main things that upsets me when talking to others about the Bible. I love that you guys let this go over the time. Because you're right, it is important. In today's age, I feel like it may be right at the top of importance. Good job, guys. God bless y'all, for speaking out on what the big preachers are teaching today. - Raylynn

[ejsmiles]

Needed this! That conversation was great and very enlightening. I’ve been loving your guy’s stuff.

[ghosthunter]

Would love to see you guys have Jeff Durbin on to debate your total shutdown of Calvinism!

[heatherambassadorforjesusc]

I was reading Romans 9 and got scared about this very thing. That some have no hope. Ofc I was like no way Lord no way. Glad to hear this today.

[DavidEmailman]

I've studied this doctrine and many others all that's right all of my life! The bible verses you describe I have studied inside out. Put these under a microscope and their original context and Calvinism doesn't hold any water. We're clearly given a choice to follow and respond to God drawing us and the holy Spirits calling. He God doesn't force us.

[bearrrmann]

I could not find a single problem with calvanist thought and was about to believe it, but you guys brought some really great points that if not addressed adequately by the calvanist, I won't believe it. Awesome podcast, centered on the TRUTH

[vaquera]

Years ago, I had a Calvinist friend. One time at a Bible study at his house, he said that he grew up thinking he was special because he was chosen by God and he was homeschooled. He dealt with pride he told us. His mother used to tell him all the time God choose him from others. She even said at the study that there was a billboard she read which stated, “Jesus died for all.” She was upset at the sign saying it was a lie because He only died for the elected. We were attending their church not knowing what Calvinism was.

[rgamr]

As I understand it, “total depravity” works like this:
As it was stated, we are born into sin and as such, we are separated from God. (There’s scripture to support exception for the very young and infant) And as we are separated from God, our very nature will keep us from Him unless He intervenes. We are unable to seek God of our own volition. This we’re given a choice to follow or not. By that we are judged.

I’m not a Calvinist. I think some of the tenants are good. They’re all fun to think about. It makes you examine scripture and your faith and walk. Ultimately, however, we are not called to worry about these things. Example: predestination to our relationship with the Lord is only a thing He can be sure of as only one is worthy to open the book of life and that is Christ. It only matters that we love the Lord God now. He called us to Love the Lord our God, or neighbor and to go out and preach the gospel.
To the matter of Calvin, he and the other reformers were addressing heresy within the Roman Catholic Church of the time. So some of these things were need of examination but we weren’t to camp on them. God is God and He doesn’t change. Seek him with all your heart and He will lead you into truth.

[hexacarbide]

Romans 8:28-30 28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

[ghosthunter]

We are born into sin no doubt. But I believe God puts his loving hands on babies who don't know better.

[jackwilley]

It's not ALL without exception It is ALL without distinction. It is his Sovereign right as the one who could swear by no greater that he purposed HIS Grace which is his to purpose. So why can't he know and choose and purpose his own will.

[rachelleroberts]

Very well done discussion. I needed this as I have discovered members in my baptist church are "Reformed". I know how to logically refute it, but I needed more scripture.

[melhoresmusicasgospel]

Gente que está lendo este comentário, que o Senhor esteja ao seu lado nos momentos difíceis de sua vida e que sua presença sempre os acompanhe ♡

[Sabaoth_]

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”