Soteriology 101: Former Calvinistic Professor Discusses Doctrines Of Salvation

Dr. Flower reads the introduction to his new book, The Potter's Promise: A Biblical Defense of Traditional Soteriology.

Recently Dr. White took up Dr. Flowers challenge to biblically establish the Calvinistic doctrine of Total Inability. This is Dr. Flowers, albeit lengthy, point by point rebuttal from the scripture. Notice that Dr. White never does answer the passages that Dr. Flowers brought up in his original challenge. He doesn't even attempt to explain the passages where 'deadness' is clearly not used to connote moral inability. To read Dr. Flowers article on this topic click here: https://soteriology101.wordpress.com/2016/03/23/dead-wrong/

This is part 2 of Dr. Flowers interview with Dr. David Allen on The Extent of the Atonement.  Discussed: The weaknesses of John's Owen's view of the Atonement More on the fallacies used to prop up Limited Atonement The differences between ACTUAL sufficiency and hypothetical sufficiency Remember the challenge to all listeners to post your best biblical arguments for Limited Atonement at www.facebook.com/soteriology101 for Dr. Allen to answer in his next interview.  For more please visit us at www.soteriology101.com  

Dr. David Allen, Author of The Extent of the Atonement, is back to answer some arguments against his views on unlimited atonement from his last visit to Soteriology 101. Dr. Allen takes on John Piper and the book "From Heaven He Came and Sought Her" along with the first 1600 years of church tradition to make his case for the historical and logical view of unlimited atonement. (Part 2 of this interview will air on Monday Feb. 20th) Dr. Flowers challenges all his listeners to send in their best Biblical arguments in favor of Limited Atonement for Dr. Allen to address in a future podcast. Post your arguments at www.facebook.com/soteriology101 and label it "Biblical arguments for Limited Atonement" Visit us at www.soteriology101.com  

Dr. Flowers discussed passages like Isaiah 10; 2 Sam 21; Prov 21; Rom 9 where it appears to some that God is causing or bringing about the very evil He condemns.  Some texts seem to suggest that God is judging people for evil things He caused them to do. Yet, we know from James 1:13 that God cannot be tempted by evil nor does he tempt anyone to do evil. We know God is Holy and is not the author of moral evil, so why do some Christians insist these passages teach God causally determines all things (theistic determinism)? Let's dive in!   For more on this subject please visit www.soteriology101.com To support this ministry please visit: https://soteriology101.wordpress.com/support/  

Dr. Flowers shares his thoughts (some in favor and others against) the recently released Calvinist Movie trailer by the Reform Pubcast. He also plays a clip from Dr. Mohler that gives some good guidance as we approach our various differences theologically as Southern Baptists

Dr. John MacArthur goes verse by verse through Romans 9 and Dr. Leighton Flowers gives the Traditional perspective as a contrast to MacArthur's Calvinistic reading of this hotly contested passage. This broadcast can also be viewed as a video presentation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG8ourHD9IM For more on this topic go to www.soteriology101.com To listen to the Wayne Grudem teaching on prayer referenced by Dr. Flowers please go here: http://podbay.fm/show/933102822/e/142... Before objecting to the label "Traditionalism" please read this article: http://connect316.net/about-us/why-tr...

This is a session taught by Dr. Leighton Flowers at the Texas Baptists Annual meeting in Waco, Texas 2016. This can also be viewed on YouTube with the Powerpoint presentation here: https://youtu.be/4ymS1SzKr-M Dr. Flowers goes over "Calvinism's Big Three" (Eph. 1, John 6 and Rom. 9) while defending a "Traditional" Southern Baptist interpretation of the text. Many have requested copies of this presentation since the event. Please feel free to share with others. For more from Dr. Flowers on this subject go to www.soteriology101.com. For more on the apologetic ministry please visit www.texasapologetics.com To support Dr. Flowers please visit www.soteriology101.com/support  

This is part 2 of Dr. Flowers' response to Dr. James White's most recent Dividing Line program over the extent of the atonement. To listen to part 1, which dealt mostly with methodology, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_PUv... In this episode, Dr. Flowers goes over some of the same audio clips as in the first recording, along with others, so as to address many of the theological disagreements. He also promises to invite Dr. Allen back onto the podcast to address some of the issues brought up against his statements. For a more complete look at these issues please visit www.soteriology101.com Here is the video put out by Dr. Flowers that Dr. White is addressing in his program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NPSI... Category

Dr. Paige Patterson, President of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, has received some unfair criticism over the last several days due to some comments he made in chapel about Calvinists. Some have gone so far as to suggest Dr. Patterson wants all Calvinists to leave the SBC, but this is simply not true. Listen to these clips of Dr. Patterson presented by Dr. Leighton Flowers in there appropriate context in order to properly understand the intention. To watch this presentation go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6fEbsbycxY

Dr. Leighton Flowers, a non-Calvinistic Southern Baptist, addresses the rise of "cage stage Calvinism" by taking on one of the leading proponents of Calvinism seen on social media today, Dr. James White of Alpha and Omega Ministries. While White has criticized the rudeness of many of the "young, restless, and reformed" types prowling the internet today, in this broadcast Dr. Flowers clearly and systematically demonstrates White's blatant hypocrisy in this arena. By playing clips of White's mocking tone, demonizing rhetoric, outright disrespect, and plan old fashion rudeness, Flowers brings a much needed rebuke to an influential leader among young Calvinists engaging others on social media. Flowers continually points his listeners back to "the principle of charity" which was described as "assuming the best about your opponent" and "giving them the benefit of the doubt" while attempting to really understand their argument before launching into criticism. While Flowers primarily sticks to critiquing White's meth

Many people do not seem as if they are able to hear and willingly come to the well meant offer of the gospel, but why? Is it because they were born helpless, hopeless and rejected from eternity past by their Maker, or is it because they have become hardened over time after rejecting the loving and gracious gift of their benevolent Father? Dr. Flowers not only answers this question, but also provides a link for more resources and a great endorsement for furthering your education: For more information on Trinity please CLICK HERE. To support this ministry please become a Patreon by signing up HERE.

Dr. Flowers welcomes Dr. David Allen on the program today to discuss the doctrine of Limited Atonement as contrasted with the Traditionalists view of unlimited, or provisional, atonement. Dr. Flowers asks Dr. Allen about the most referenced arguments for and against the doctrine of Limited Atonement. The Extent of the Atonement, by Dr. Allen can be purchased HERE. All other books by Dr. Allen referenced in the show can be found HERE. David Allen serves as the dean of the School of Preaching, distinguished professor of preaching, director of the Southwestern Center for Expository Preaching and George W. Truett Chair of Ministry at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He was previously Dean of the School of Theology from 2004-2016.

  “…there is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God.” – Romans 3:11 In an effort to demonstrate that all people have fallen short of the glory of God and broken His law, Paul quotes from Psalm 14:2-3, which says: “The Lord looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. All have turned away, all have become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.” There are basically two theological approaches for interpreting this passage: (1) Calvinistic Approach: Apart from a Divine irresistible work of regeneration (by which God changes a chosen individual’s nature and desires), mankind cannot willingly seek to know, understand, or follow God. (2) Non-Calvinistic (Traditionalist) Approach: Apart from God’s gracious initiative in bringing His Son, the Holy Spirit, and the inspired gospel appeal, no one can merit salvation or consistently seek to obey God in a way that will attain his own righteousness. The contrast between these two perspectiv

Dr. Flowers plays clips of Dr. John Piper, a notable Calvinistic author and pastor, answering the question "Why does the Bible say that God relents and regrets?" Piper's Podcast can be found HERE. Then Dr. Flowers contrasts Piper's response with arguments from Dr. Albert Mohler, another leading evangelical Calvinist, against naturalistic determinism.  In part, Dr. Mohler argues: "The subversion of moral responsibility is one of the most significant developments of recent decades. Though this subversion was originally philosophical, more recent efforts have been based in biology and psychology. Various theorists have argued that our decisions and actions are determined by genetics, environmental factors, or other forces. Now, Scientific American is out with a report on a study linking determinism and moral responsibility. The diverse theories of determinism propose that our choices and decisions are not an exercise of the will, but simply the inevitable outcome of factors outside our control. As Scientific Am

Dr. Flowers explains why Reformation Day is for all Protestants, not just five point Calvinists.  For more you can read THIS ARTICLE.  

Dr. Leighton Flowers' sermon titled "Jesus and Children" from First Baptist Richardson. 

Dr. Flowers reads an article from www.soteriology101.com that covers the question of Spiritual Deadness.  The article can be found HERE. Does being born spiritually dead mean the lost cannot willingly respond to God's own Spiritually inspired appeal to be reconciled from that fall? Dr. Flowers answers that question with a resounding "NO!" And then he provides the scriptures to prove it. Let's dive in!

Dr. Flowers has guest Steve Fraley on for a Sound of the Saints episode where they discuss: 1. Dealing with difficulty and doubts 2. The Apologetic approach from the Calvinistic perspective as contrasted from the non-Calvinistic apologetic.  3. Each perspective appeals to mystery, but what mystery does the bible afford? Steve gracious provided the article below in order to more fully expound on this topic:   How or Why? by Steve Fraley All Christians agree that God is great, yet when it comes to His greatness, we struggle to even begin to understand it. There is much about God we are incapable of knowing. As His creation, we are subject to the limitations of the universe in which we are created. We are bound by time and space. God, on the other hand, is not limited by such restraints. This leaves us as finite creatures at a great disadvantage in trying to describe a God who is so much greater than we are able to comprehend. Consequently, Christians are left with a great deal of confusion and disagreeme

Dr. Rick Patrick, Executive Director of Connect316 and local Pastor, joins Dr. Flowers on the program today to discuss the article below and how the Conservative Resurgence relates and affects today's conflict over Soteriology:   The Rise of Soteriological Traditionalism By: Rick Patrick , PastorFirst Baptist Church Sylacauga, AL This article was originally posted in Theological Matters and is used by permission. In 2012, hundreds of pastors, professors and laypersons affixed their signatures to the most attested confession of faith Southern Baptists have ever produced with the exception of The Baptist Faith and Message. Since that time, hundreds more have signed this document, which is available for signing today at the Connect 316 website. A Statement of the Traditional Southern Baptist Understanding of God’s Plan of Salvationwas written by Eric Hankins, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Oxford, Miss. This document generated significant discussion, prompting the formation of a Southern Baptist task for