Soteriology 101: Former Calvinistic Professor Discusses Doctrines Of Salvation

Dr. Leighton Flowers continues interacting with John Piper's and Rick Warren's conversation over Calvinism, and specifically Unconditional Election. For more go to www.soteriology101.com

Dr. Flowers responds to a Catholic who has a fundamental misunderstanding of the Biblical concept of meritorious works which leads him to erroneously conclude that Protestants are inconsistent to maintain a doctrine of Faith Alone while holding onto the doctrine of Free Will. To watch the original video of the Catholic critic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgr5LDe1qAM For more go to www.soteriology101.com

Dr. Flowers takes the time to go through a podcast by Dr. Sean Cole and Drew Mery in which they discuss the issues of inclusivism, exclusivism and pluralism, but more specifically get into their understanding of Romans 1 and the purpose of General Revelation as it relates to Special Revelation... Enjoy all you theology geeks! For more please visit www.soteriology101.com

Eric Hankins, PhD joins Dr. Flowers to discuss Dr. Hankins article recently published at the Journal for Baptist Theology and Ministry from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, which can be found here: https://soteriology101.com/2018/04/09/romans-9-and-the-calvinist-doctrine-of-reprobation/ The article is titled "Romans 9 and the Calvinist Doctrine of Reprobation" and it is one of the best and most concise refutations of the Calvinistic reading of Romans 9-11 ever written... For more on this topic go to www.soteriology101.com

Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Personal Evangelism and Apologetics, unpacks the various perspectives on the question about the fate of the unevangelized. There are Pluralists vs. Exclusivists. There are Exclusivistic Inclusivists and Exclusivisic Restrictivists, and among each of those groups there are Calvinists and non-Calvinists so this can become confusing for those who have not studied the issues... so let's get educated and have an adult conversation about the various perspectives. More is discussed HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0SIvWJDb5o&t=25s And for more information on this subject please visit www.soteriology101.com

This is Part 2 of Dr. Flowers examination of the Cross Examination and audience Q&A of his debate with Dr. James White. The original debate can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbEnNiIlujw&t Part 1 of this discussion can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMHUZ_Muxss For more on this subject please visit www.soteriology101.com

Dr. Flowers replies to a request from a listener to go over the Cross Examination of the Romans 9 debate with Dr. James White from May of 2015. (This is part 1) The original debate can be seen here: https://youtu.be/zbEnNiIlujw For more on this topic please visit www.soteriology101.com

Dr. Flowers interacts with a recent "Ask Pastor John" podcast where he was asked to defend his views that all unbelievers cannot please God given that Cornelius does seem to please God prior to placing his faith in Christ. For more on this topic please visit www.soteriology101.com

Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Evangelism and Apologetics for Texas Baptists, gives some practical advice for those who are struggling in a church that seems to be lead by a Calvinist. His advice includes being patient, loving and prayerful for your pastor even if they disagree with you theologically. Do not be divisive but speak truth in love. For more please visit www.soteriology101.com

Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Apologetics for Texas Baptists, answers the question, "Are all people born hating God?" ...and without the moral ability to do otherwise? For more on this topic please visit www.soteriology101.com

Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Apologetics and Personal Evangelism for Texas Baptists, answers the accusation of misrepresentation. Why do some think we don't really understand Calvinism? Or why are some insisting that Leighton wasn't really a Calvinist? Let's discuss... To see a copy of this article go here: https://soteriology101.wordpress.com/2017/05/20/you-dont-understand-calvinism/

Dr. Flowers critiques MacArthur's sermon on Romans 1 and the unfounded presumption of Total Inability. For more on this topic please visit www.soteriology101.com

Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Personal Evangelism and Apologetics for Texas Baptists, interacts with an interview between John Piper (a Calvinist) and Pastor Rick Warren over their supposed soteriological differences. The topic of Total Depravity (inability) comes up and their is obvious confusion over the actual issues surrounding the controversy on this point of theology. Being clear about your interpretation of scripture is not equal to being divisive. Clarity is needed if we are to have profitable dialogue over these issues. For more on this topic go too www.soteriology101.com

Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Personal Evangelism and Apologetics for Texas Baptists, goes through John 6 and the Calvinistic presumptions to contrast with the Traditionalist interpretation. For more on this topic please visit www.soteriology101.com

Once again some Southern Baptist Calvinists are equating the gospel with their unique Calvinistic soteriology and this trend seems to be growing with the Southern Baptist Convention. The whole "just go along to get along" mentality of most Traditionalistic believers is not going to slow down this tendency within the SBC. We need to speak truth in love with boldness and clarity. For more on this topic please visit www.soteriology101.com

Dr. Flowers takes a close look at Romans 8:29 by engaging with Matt Chandler's sermon on Foreknowledge and Predestination. For more on this subject please visit www.soteriology101.com

Some people seem to be confused about JD Greear's soteriological position. The doctrinal statement from the Acts 29 network that he has affirmed is NOT unclear. His affiliations are not unclear. What other Calvinists have said about him is not unclear. His past sermons on soteriology are not unclear. All of these are clearly revealing that Greear is a Calvinist, so why doesn't he simply let everyone know that while running for the SBC Presidency? Is he purposefully being unclear for political reasons in the same way some Calvinistic pastors are not clear when being interviewed by a search committee? Let's explore...

Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Apologetics for Texas Baptists, gives a quick answer to the question, "What is Calvinism?" For more on this topic please visit www.soteriology101.com

Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Apologetics and Personal Evangelism, discusses one more inconsistency within the Calvinistic systematic. Why is Satan blinding people who are already born totally blind from the truth of the gospel? The article referenced can be found here: https://soteriology101.wordpress.com/2017/10/14/the-redundancy-of-satan-on-calvinism/

Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Apologetics for Texas Baptists, answers one of the most asked questions in theology...What about those who have never heard? For more on this subject please visit www.soteriology101.com