Dial In with Jonny Ardavanis Is God Sovereign or Is Man Responsible in Salvation? with Jonny Ardavanis
Nov 4, 2025
Dive into a captivating exploration of divine sovereignty and human responsibility in salvation. Key biblical passages reveal the interplay between God's election and the need for individual belief. Discover why understanding this tension, described as an antinomy, is crucial for effective evangelism. The discussion highlights the urgency of sharing the gospel while embracing God's plan. Unpack complex concepts like hyper-Calvinism and find assurance in your faith as you navigate the question of election. This conversation is grounded in Scripture and rich in insight.
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John 3 Shows Two Truths Together
- John 3 juxtaposes divine regeneration and human faith side by side in the same passage.
- Jonny emphasizes both truths repeatedly to show Scripture teaches miracle birth and personal believing together.
Don't Let Sovereignty Kill Evangelism
- Avoid hyper-Calvinism that removes evangelistic urgency by claiming no need to share the gospel.
- Jonny warns pastors and Christians to preach urgently despite affirming God's sovereignty.
Don't Bank Salvation On Performance
- Avoid thinking proclamation success rests solely on your performance or manipulation.
- Jonny cautions against pragmatic strategies that bank results on human technique rather than faithful preaching.
