Soteriology 101: Former Calvinistic Professor Discusses Doctrines Of Salvation

Dr. Leighton Flowers responds to some prominent Calvinists who use Isaiah 10 as a demonstration of divine determinism (i.e. "compatibilism" ...see video link below). For more on this topic please read: https://soteriology101.com/2017/06/29... For more about compatibilism, please watch this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgBvR...

Dr. Brian Wagner joins Dr. Flowers to study the biblical doctrine of Free Will. Join us live as we will be interacting with your questions and comments! For more on this topic please read: https://soteriology101.com/2017/11/03... and... https://soteriology101.com/2017/07/24...

Dr. Leighton Flowers welcomes back Dr. Ken Wilson to defend his Oxford Thesis from over 15 hours of mostly fallacious and unfounded attacks by Dr. James White of Alpha and Omega Ministries. The Common Misconceptions in this Debate So Far: 1. Wilson's argument rests on Manicheanism and Augustinianism being the same worldview: This is untrue. It is not at all unreasonable to suggest that just one aspect of Manicheanism (i.e. its adherence to theistic determinism) might have influenced Augustine's interpretation of the scripture. 2. Wilson is saying Augustinianism is untrue because of its similarities with Manicheanism: This is inaccurate. It is possible for false worldviews to adhere to some aspects of truth, therefore proving that Calvinism has some link to Manicheanism doesn't prove Calvinism is false. Wilson is saying Augustinianism is not rooted or founded in the early church writings therefore it most likely originated from other gnostic, neoplatonic and Manichean roots, which brings into question its vali

Listen to how James White slanders Dr. Flowers and the entire Texas Baptists State Convention by means of ad hominem and notice the double standards.... watch to the end, it's only 10 mins long!

Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Evangelism for Texas Baptists, walks through yet another critique brought against Provisionism by Dr. James White on a recent Dividing Line Program... The original Dividing Line can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqwLI...    

Dr. Leighton Flowers welcomes our very own Eric Kemp to talk about his hunt for the elusive "hyper-Calvinist." To read up on Eric's journey to find this obscure and difficult to describe creature take some time to read his article here: https://soteriology101.com/2020/04/09...    

Dr. Leighton Flowers responds to James White's misunderstandings of the Provisionist view of grace, love and election...

Dr. James White suggested that eventually Dr. Ken Wilson would retract his challenge to debate by saying he would have to go "floss a cat," but who is really avoiding a debate here? Let's observe the facts by looking at the diversions and fallacious tactics White has used thus far in his replies to Dr. Wilson...

Dr. Leighton Flowers continues to look at James White's mistreatment of the Early Church writings. After a look at his misunderstanding of Clement, seen here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qyLw... , the focus now moves to White's maligned use of "The Epistle of Mathetes to Diognetus" and his blatant strawman attack on Provisionistic/Traditionalistic soteriology.

Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Evangelism and Apologetics for Texas Baptists, walks through some of Dr. James White's misunderstandings and misapplications regarding Clement of Rome and the quotes that were used in the debate over Romans 9 back in 2015...   From Clement 1: 2:3   And you, being filled with a holy desire, with excellent zeal and pious confidence, stretched out your arms to Almighty God, beseeching him to be merciful unto you, in case you had done anything wrong unwillingly. 2:4 You contended day and night for the whole brotherhood, that in his mercy and good pleasure the number of his elect might be saved.   How does one become elect?   Why does God choose someone over other?   Calvinism: We don’t know. It’s a mystery and according to the secret counsel of God. All we know is that it has nothing to do with us personally or our faith, choices, behaviors or actions. God’s election is “unconditional.”   Provisionism: God graciously chooses to save those who put their trust in Him. God’

Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Evangelism and Apologetics for Texas Baptists, addresses an article written by a Calvinistic author regarding "the 12 myths about Calvinism," which can be seen here: https://credohouse.org/blog/12-myths-... This is part 9 of 12 in the series and Dr. Flowers looks at the logical consistency of Calvinists who claim evangelizing shouldn't be limited to only the elect. More can be read here: https://soteriology101.com/2020/03/09/if-calvinism-is-true-then-why-evangelize/ The series can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcOscF8UfNydjx6QqfJiWkhBxPQQYQg6V Please don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE! To listen to the audio only be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or one of the other podcast players found here: https://soteriology101.com/home/ For more about Traditionalism (or Provisionism) please visit www.soteriology101.com Dr. Flowers’ book, “The Potter’s Promise” can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Potters-Promise-Biblical-Traditional-Soteriology

Dr. Leighton Flowers welcomes Dr. Bobby Conway, the founder of The One Minute Apologist, to discuss their conversion away from Calvinism and the practical implications our soteriology has on our evangelism and apologetic efforts... Watch this to learn more about Bobby's views: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY2beSGlqN8 For more please visit www.soteriology101.com  

John 15:16 says, "You did not choose me, but I chose you..." Does this teach the the doctrine of divine election? Albert Mohler says yes, but James White says no. Who is correct. Let's discuss... Visit www.soteriology101.com for more!

Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Evangelism and Apologetics for Texas Baptists, reveals why James White's rebuttal of Ken Wilson's book is without any meaningful substance. Dr. White's original broadcast can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGjaF... To SUPPORT this broadcast please click here: https://soteriology101.com/support/ To ORDER Dr. Flowers Curriculum “Tiptoeing Through Tulip” please click here: https://soteriology101.com/shop/ To listen to the audio only be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or one of the other podcast players found here: https://soteriology101.com/home/ For more about Traditionalism (or Provisionism) please visit www.soteriology101.com Dr. Flowers’ book, “The Potter’s Promise” can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Potters-Promis... Dr. Flowers’ book, “God’s Provision for All” can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Provision...  To engage with other believers cordially join our Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1806702... For upd

Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Evangelism and Apologetics for Texas Baptists, addresses 1 Cor. 2:14, a common proof text used by Calvinists to teach that mankind is born morally unable to understand and willingly believe the gospel unless they are first born again. To read more on this doctrine please click here: https://soteriology101.com/2017/09/23/why-1-cor-214-doesnt-teach-total-inability/ To support this ministry please go here: https://soteriology101.com/support/  

It is SCARY how badly James White misrepresents his theological opponents. For more on my view of Prevenient Grace: https://youtu.be/pYcB9wQQevs This video walks through two blatant misrepresentations from James White's most recent Dividing Line broadcast: 1) Provisionism offers no clear view on divine omniscience: False! 2) Provisionism believe the lost can come to faith without any prior working of grace: False! For more please visit www.soteriology101.com  

Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Evangelism and Apologetics for Texas Baptists, talks through ways the church can practically impact their communities during this unique time of crisis. Spiritual eyes and ears are often more open during a crisis. Free Resources: www.baptistwaypress.org www.texasbaptists.org www.coronavirusandthechurch.com  

Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Evangelism and Apologetics for Texas Baptists, replies again to a video from a Calvinistic brother, Jacob Trotter, who is critiquing his views on spiritual deadness as moral inability. (Part 2) To see Jacob’s response video go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIsyZtlneiM For more on 1 Cor. 2:14: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgBvRCxsXcE For more on Romans 8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvTeMJhjJao&t=7388s For more on role of Satan within Calvinism: https://soteriology101.com/2017/10/14/the-redundancy-of-satan-on-calvinism/ For more on Romans 1-3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bBJERjnyHA&t=1s For more on Faith as a gift: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAYXqM-qT6k&t=472s To SUPPORT this broadcast please click here: https://soteriology101.com/support/

Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Evangelism and Apologetics for Texas Baptists, confronts the Calvinist's appeal to the Crucifixion as their proof that God predetermines all moral evil, specifically playing off John Piper's use of Acts 4:27-28 as justification for his deterministic interpretation of the Bible. To read more on this topic: https://soteriology101.com/2018/08/04/does-calvary-prove-divine-determinism/ To ORDER Dr. Flowers Curriculum “Tiptoeing Through Tulip” please click here: https://soteriology101.com/shop/ To listen to the audio only be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or one of the other podcast players found here: https://soteriology101.com/home/ To become a Patreon supporter or make a one time donation: https://soteriology101.com/support/  

These are some recent comments sent to me via social media: “Your theology is man-centered…” “You are a humanistic Pelagian…” “You start with man and build your view of God around humanistic reasoning.” “Making God in your own image is not theology, Mr. Flowers!!!” And those were the nice ones. First, I would like us to try and objectively consider which soteriological perspective is actually more “humanistic.” To do so we need a good working definition. The American Heritage Dictionary defines humanistic as “one who is concerned with the interests and welfare of humans.” I’ll objectively concede this point: When compared to the claims of Calvinism related to God’s ultimate desire for self-glorification it does appear that our soteriological perspective does put more emphasis on God’s concern with humanity over and above His concern for self-glorification. Notable Calvinists are known to argue that God’s primary concern is not the welfare of man, but for Himself and His own glory. In my journey to becoming a