Soteriology 101: Former Calvinistic Professor Discusses Doctrines Of Salvation

Recently several people have asked what specific points lead me away from Calvinism. I believe there are many who are trying to help a loved one to give up their Calvinism.  I hate to tell them, but it is doubtful a podcast will accomplish that. It is very difficult to leave a system of thought after you've fully adopted it. Nevertheless, I tell my story and reveal the top five points that helped me to see the text from another perspective.  In summary, here are the 5 points: 1. I came to realize that the "foresight faith view" was not the only scholarly alternative to the Calvinistic interpretation. 2. I came to understand the distinction between original sin (depravity) and the Calvinistic concepts of "Total Inability." 3. I accepted the fact that a gift doesn't have to be irresistibly applied in order for the giver to get full credit for giving it. 4. I realized that the decision to humble yourself and repent in faith is not meritorious. Even repentant believers deserve eternal punishment.  God gives grace