Soteriology 101 w/ Dr. Leighton Flowers Responding To Wes Huff: Why Evangelize if Determinism is True?
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Jan 8, 2026 
In this discussion, guest Warren McGrew, a theologian and content creator, joins Dr. Leighton Flowers to critique Wesley Huff's argument on evangelism within a Calvinistic framework. They delve into whether determinism negates the consequences of evangelism, exploring concepts like a relational God versus meticulous determinism. The duo uses engaging analogies, critiques total depravity, and emphasizes Scripture's portrayal of genuine offers of salvation. They also challenge the idea of '100% successful' evangelism and stress the importance of accountability in sharing faith.
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Sovereignty ≠ Automatic Determinism
- Leighton Flowers argues Calvinist 'sovereignty' is being equated with meticulous theistic determinism, which is not automatic from the word 'sovereign.'
- He says the real dispute is whether God scripts every human thought and act or gives genuine freedom to choose.
Ordained Means Don’t Resolve The Question
- Wesley Huff claims God predestines ends and means so believers should evangelize confidently because God accomplishes his purposes through ordained means.
- Leighton responds that this restates the problem rather than explaining why personal evangelism matters under determinism.
Evangelize As If Your Role Matters
- Act as if you have a real role in evangelism rather than treating it as metaphysically irrelevant, because that stance produces faithful outreach.
- Leighton thanks Calvinist evangelists like Wes for sharing the gospel in a way that practically invites people to respond.
