Leighton Flowers

God knows all things, but does His foreknowledge impact our free will? Often a hot button topic amongst Christians, Calvinism focuses heavily on God’s sovereignty, predestination, and election. But does the Calvinist’s view of these terms correctly represent Paul’s use of the words predestination and election? Join Frank as he sits down with our friend Dr. Leighton Flowers of Soteriology 101 to discuss the core beliefs of Calvinism. Formerly a proponent of Calvinism, Leighton shares the story of his journey into Calvinism and why he eventually chose to abandon it a decade later. In this midweek episode, Leighton gives us insight into the mind of the Calvinist by answering the following: What does T.U.L.I.P. stand for? What are the go to passages that Calvinists use as proof-texts? When did Calvinism enter church history? How do Calvinists define predestination and election? What is determinism? Did the Apostle Paul teach Calvinism? How do we reconcile God's sovereignty with human responsibility and our free will? Are you capable of responding positively to the work of God? That is the question! To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST, be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It’s the perfect place to jump into some great discussions with like-minded Christians while simultaneously providing financial support for our ministry. Leighton's website: https://soteriology101.com/ If you would like to submit a question to be answered on the show, please email your question to Hello@Crossexamined.org. Subscribe on Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/CrossExamined_Podcast Rate and review! Thanks!!! Subscribe on Google Play: https://cutt.ly/0E2eua9 Subscribe on Spotify: http://bit.ly/CrossExaminedOfficial_Podcast Subscribe on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/CE_Podcast_Stitcher   Download Transcript

Leighton Flowers tackles Calvinist questions on free will, awkward Christian music, and the tension between Calvinism and evangelism. They also dive into theological debates on humanity's nature, divine selection, and promoting charity in theological debates.

A Calvinist and Provisionist debate on evangelism, addressing theological differences on total depravity and human response to the gospel. They discuss historical perspectives within the Southern Baptist Convention and promote respectful dialogue. The conversation also covers sensitivity in ministry, diverse training methods in evangelism, and the importance of embracing disagreements in theological discussions.