Soteriology 101: Former Calvinistic Professor Discusses Doctrines Of Salvation

Join us at www.soteriology101.com for more discussion on this subject. Today we discuss why it is impossible for a consistent Calvinist to be assured of salvation given the logical claims of his systematic.  More is explained on the blog. Join us!

Do I still want to discuss the topic of Romans 9? Am I still willing to debate my views? How do most Calvinists understand our perspective and why do they still believe I didn't engage the context of Romans 9? Why do men like James White or JD Hall not want to engage further than once or twice with someone like me?  Let's discuss...   For further discussion please visit www.soteriology101.com

Today we will play clips from both NT Wright and John Piper in order to better understand why Calvinists so often accuse our interpretation as being confusing, ironically an accusation often leveled at Calvinism. Let's dive in! To join the conversation go to www.soteriology101.com

Many ask what notable scholars generally support my interpretation of the text. I have a list on my Statement of Faith page of non-Calvinistic scholars, but they vary in how they approach certain aspects of the text (as do all the soteriological camps). Today we take a look at the work of NT Wright and Herschel Hobbs, two well respected theologians. Let's dive in! To join our discussion go to www.soteriology101.com For more on Dr. Hobbs, see: http://www.sbts.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2010/07/sbjt_071_spr03_dockery.pdf   NT Wright's work has been praised by many scholars of varying views, including James D.G. Dunn, Gordon Fee, Richard B. Hays and Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury. Critics of his work are also found across the broad range of theological camps. Some Reformed theologians such as John Piper have sought to question Wright's theology, particularly over whether or not he denies the Protestant doctrine of justification by faith alone. Although Piper considers Wright's presentation c

Today we discuss: What is Amyraldism, Four-Point Calvinism? Answer: Amyraldism is an off-shoot of Calvinistic theology (sometimes called “4-point Calvinism” or “moderate Calvinism”). It is named after its creator, Moses Amyraut, a 16th-century French theologian, who was influential in the development of the doctrine of “hypothetical redemption” or “hypothetical universalism.” This doctrine, in essence, softens the Calvinistic doctrine oflimited atonement.Read more:http://www.gotquestions.org/Amyraldism.html#ixzz3bp3ScdFh Today we hear from a respected, well spoken, 4 point Calvinist as he confronts the doctrine of Limited Atonement. Tommy Nelson, of Denton Bible church, explains why he reject the L of TULIP. Let's dive in!

Dr. Eric Hankins, author of the Traditionalist Statement of the SBC, and Dr. Al Mohler, Calvinistic President of Southern Seminary, sit down and talk about the soteriological differences of Southern Baptists. In doing so, Dr. Mohler illustrates an inconsistency in the practical application of Calvinistic teaching. Let's dive in. To join Professor Leighton Flowers in this discussion please visit www.soteriology101.com

Today we play a portion of the Dividing Line with Dr. White, who takes calls from listeners. And I read some quotes from other Calvinists with questions on social media. Professor Flowers answers the question about the purpose for which Israel was elected and questions why Calvinists are making all the fuss about the use of the phrase: "noble cause/purpose?"   Why did God elect Israel? For what purpose? For what cause were they selected? Let's dive in. To join the discussion go to www.soteriology101.com

Emilio Ramos, of RedGrace Media (debate sponsors), put out a podcast critiquing my take on Romans 9. I respond to most of their broadcast but to hear it all I encourage you to go to www.redgracemedia.com and listen.  This will help those who are still trying to grasp the details of the debate over Romans 9 between the Calvinist and the non-Calvinist. Enjoy the mega long show! Only the true theology geeks will make it to the very end. For more information go to www.soteriology101.com

After the debate last Thursday I have recieved a number of messages and links from Calvinists with responses to my views. Today we walk through some of those point by point to help better define my intentions and the true points of contention. Emilio with Red Grace Media, one of the sponsors for the debate, wrote an article about my gesture at the end of the debate and I begin by addressing that. Then I move to discuss a podcast with two Calvinists, one of which attended the debate but left confused about my perspective. Let's dive in. To join Professor Leighton Flowers in the discussion go to www.soteriology101.com

I play some of the audio of the debate over Romans 9 with Dr. James White and give my initial thoughts. I also wrote an article over the major points of our contention in the debate at www.soteriology101.com. The full debate audio and video should be out soon as well. I was going to wait until the release of the video but the social media rumor mill from the many Dr. White fans who were present is framing the debate as if I didn't address Romans 9 and I want to debunk that charge by letting my listeners hear for themselves...

More information about Professor Flowers' new book, "The Potter's Promise" is discussed in detail. Then the rest of the program is a line by line commentary through the entire 9th Chapter of Romans.  Let's dive in!   To join the discussion go to www.soteriology101.com

We got another theme song today. We tackle Romans 8 as it relates to man's inability to submit to the law of God versus man's inablity to admit that they cannot submit to the law of God. We also touch on the interpretation of the Calvinism's "golden chain of redemption."  Let's dive in!   To join a discussion with Professor Flowers please visit www.soteriology101.com

In debates the opponents often talk past each other because (1) there are various explanations within each camp and (2) the terms are not clearly defined. Today's message is an appeal to Dr. White to define some of our terms and our views of the basics so that we can be more fruitful in our discussion in a couple of weeks.   More from Professor Flowers can be found at: www.soteriology101.com    

Does God hate sin and love the sinner, or does God teach us that God hates sinners? Dr. David Platt got in a bit of hot water with the local media for teaching that God hates sinners, but isn't that what the bible teaches?  And what does a Calvinist mean when they say God "hates a sinner" as compared to what a non-Calvinist means?  Let's discuss. To join the discussion with Professor Leighton Flowers visit www.soteriology101.com

Today we continue our response to The Reformed Pubcast's series on TULIP.  This week we discuss the U of TULIP: Unconditional Election by responding to Pastor Doug Wilson and the pubcasters.  Join our discussion at www.soteriology101.com  

Is God's grace effectual?  Is God successful at accomplishing His purpose? RC Sproul Jr visits the pub and we respond to their discussion from the Traditional Non-Calvinistic Southern Baptist perspective.  Join us.   To interact with Professor Leighton Flowers go to www.soteriology101.com

The Reformed Pubcast puts out a podcast that teaches Calvinistic soteriology.  Jeff Durbin, host of Apologia Radio, is a guest on their series over TULIP and he expounds on the doctrine of Total Inability.  We start today looking at a book by Dr. Adam Harwood titled "Born Guilty?" where he shows the clear distinction between being born with a sin nature inclined toward sin and be born guilty of Adam's sin.  Let's dive in! To join the conversation with Professor Leighton Flowers go to www.soteriology101.com Music from today's episode can be found at www.truprophetministries.com

In the last two Dividing Line programs, Dr. James White, confronts the Traditionalist statement of SBC by attempting to redefine Federal Headship. He also confronts Dr. David Allen's accusation of his "Hyperisms."  In doing so he admits that he and other Calvinists (JD Hall) have been wrong ("muddle headed") to label us Pelagians.  I'm glad that Dr. White has recognized his error. Let's discuss! To join Professor Leighton Flowers and others in a discussion please visit www.soteriology101.com

The ending song is "How Can it Be" by Lauren Daigle and it is available on iTunes. Today we respond to another one of James White's Dividing Line programs where he continues to make the same basic errors, fallacies and misapplications. We go through each of these error point by point.  I then I end with some 'straight talk' of my own.  To join the discussion with Professor Leighton Flowers please go to www.soteriology101.com  

What is the intent of the apostle John in the sixth chapter of his gospel?  Does he teach the Calvinistic doctrine?  Professor Flowers addresses James White's erroneous and short sited interpretation of the hotly contested chapter on today's episode.  Below is a copy of the original blog article from www.soteriology101.com    I remember my hermeneutics professor saying at the beginning of every class: “Text without context is a pretext for proof-text.” Context tells us the history, the setting, the audience and thus helps understand the intention of the author.  The grammar can inform us of what interpretations are allowed, but the author’s intent is best discovered in the overall context. The sixth chapter of John is one of the top three most contested passages in all of scripture regarding the doctrine of salvation (along with Rom. 9 and Eph. 1). So, as students of scripture lets put our hermeneutical training to work and answer the major questions about the context of this hotly contested chapter: 1. Wh