Soteriology 101 w/ Dr. Leighton Flowers

Dr. Leighton Flowers responds to James White's misunderstandings of the Provisionist view of grace, love and election...

Dr. James White suggested that eventually Dr. Ken Wilson would retract his challenge to debate by saying he would have to go "floss a cat," but who is really avoiding a debate here? Let's observe the facts by looking at the diversions and fallacious tactics White has used thus far in his replies to Dr. Wilson...

Dr. Leighton Flowers continues to look at James White's mistreatment of the Early Church writings. After a look at his misunderstanding of Clement, seen here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qyLw... , the focus now moves to White's maligned use of "The Epistle of Mathetes to Diognetus" and his blatant strawman attack on Provisionistic/Traditionalistic soteriology.

Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Evangelism and Apologetics for Texas Baptists, walks through some of Dr. James White's misunderstandings and misapplications regarding Clement of Rome and the quotes that were used in the debate over Romans 9 back in 2015...   From Clement 1: 2:3   And you, being filled with a holy desire, with excellent zeal and pious confidence, stretched out your arms to Almighty God, beseeching him to be merciful unto you, in case you had done anything wrong unwillingly. 2:4 You contended day and night for the whole brotherhood, that in his mercy and good pleasure the number of his elect might be saved.   How does one become elect?   Why does God choose someone over other?   Calvinism: We don’t know. It’s a mystery and according to the secret counsel of God. All we know is that it has nothing to do with us personally or our faith, choices, behaviors or actions. God’s election is “unconditional.”   Provisionism: God graciously chooses to save those who put their trust in Him. God’s election to send the gospel to all people is not conditioned upon the good or bad things they do (unconditional of their morality), but it is conditioned upon their faith in Him.   Which of these best aligns with Clement’s own teachings:   59:3. …God of all flesh, who looks into the abysses, who beholds the works of men, who is the helper of those in danger, the savior of those who have lost hope, who is the maker and bishop of every soul, who makes the nations to multiply upon the earth, and out of all you have chosen those that love You through Jesus Christ your beloved Son, through whom You have taught us, and have sanctified us, and have honored us. 58:2 Accept our advice, and it will not be repented by you. For as God lives, and as the Lord Jesus Christ lives, and the Holy Spirit, the confidence and hope of the elect, he who observes in humility with earnest obedience, and repining not, the ordinances and commands given by God, he shall be reckoned and counted in the number of them that are saved by Jesus Christ, through whom is there to him glory, world without end. Amen. 52:1 The Lord of all things, brethren, is in need of nothing; neither does He require anything of any one, except to confess unto Him. 35:3-4 What therefore are the things that are prepared for them that abide in patience?... Let us, therefore, strive to be found in the number of them that await him, that we may partake of the promised gifts. 29:1 Let us, therefore, approach him with holiness of spirit, lifting unto him pure and undefiled hands; loving the kind and compassionate Father who has made us a part of His elect. 46:4 Let us, therefore, cleave to the guiltless and the just, for they are the elect of God. 48:1 Let us, therefore, remove this thing as quickly as possible, and let us fall before the feet of the Master, and beseech him with tears, that he will have mercy and be reconciled unto us, and restore us again to the grave and pure conversation of brotherly love. 48:2 For this is a gate of righteousness opened unto life, as it is written, Open unto me the gates of righteousness; I will go in unto them, and give thanks unto the Lord: 48:3 this is the gate of the Lord; the righteous shall enter thereby. 48:4 Now, since many gates have been opened, the gate of righteousness is that which is in Christ. Happy are all they that enter therein, and who keep their path straight in holiness and righteousness, quietly performing all their duties. 48:5 If a man be faithful, if he be mighty to expound knowledge, if he be wise in the interpretation of words, if he be pure in his deeds, 48:6 by so much the more ought he to be humble, and by as much as he seemeth to be greater, by so much the more ought he to seek the common advantage of all, and not of himself alone.

Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Evangelism and Apologetics for Texas Baptists, addresses an article written by a Calvinistic author regarding "the 12 myths about Calvinism," which can be seen here: https://credohouse.org/blog/12-myths-... This is part 9 of 12 in the series and Dr. Flowers looks at the logical consistency of Calvinists who claim evangelizing shouldn't be limited to only the elect. More can be read here: https://soteriology101.com/2020/03/09/if-calvinism-is-true-then-why-evangelize/ The series can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcOscF8UfNydjx6QqfJiWkhBxPQQYQg6V Please don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE! To listen to the audio only be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or one of the other podcast players found here: https://soteriology101.com/home/ For more about Traditionalism (or Provisionism) please visit www.soteriology101.com Dr. Flowers’ book, “The Potter’s Promise” can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Potters-Promise-Biblical-Traditional-Soteriology/dp/0692561846/ref=nodl_ To become a Patreon supporter or make a one time donation: https://soteriology101.com/support/  

Dr. Leighton Flowers welcomes Dr. Bobby Conway, the founder of The One Minute Apologist, to discuss their conversion away from Calvinism and the practical implications our soteriology has on our evangelism and apologetic efforts... Watch this to learn more about Bobby's views: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY2beSGlqN8 For more please visit www.soteriology101.com  

John 15:16 says, "You did not choose me, but I chose you..." Does this teach the the doctrine of divine election? Albert Mohler says yes, but James White says no. Who is correct. Let's discuss... Visit www.soteriology101.com for more!

Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Evangelism and Apologetics for Texas Baptists, reveals why James White's rebuttal of Ken Wilson's book is without any meaningful substance. Dr. White's original broadcast can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGjaF... To SUPPORT this broadcast please click here: https://soteriology101.com/support/ To ORDER Dr. Flowers Curriculum “Tiptoeing Through Tulip” please click here: https://soteriology101.com/shop/ To listen to the audio only be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or one of the other podcast players found here: https://soteriology101.com/home/ For more about Traditionalism (or Provisionism) please visit www.soteriology101.com Dr. Flowers’ book, “The Potter’s Promise” can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Potters-Promis... Dr. Flowers’ book, “God’s Provision for All” can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Provision...  To engage with other believers cordially join our Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1806702... For updates and news follow us at: www.facebook/Soteriology101 Or @soteriology101 on Twitter Please SHARE on Facebook and Twitter and help spread the word! To become a Patron supporter or make a one time donation: https://soteriology101.com/support/

Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Evangelism and Apologetics for Texas Baptists, addresses 1 Cor. 2:14, a common proof text used by Calvinists to teach that mankind is born morally unable to understand and willingly believe the gospel unless they are first born again. To read more on this doctrine please click here: https://soteriology101.com/2017/09/23/why-1-cor-214-doesnt-teach-total-inability/ To support this ministry please go here: https://soteriology101.com/support/  

It is SCARY how badly James White misrepresents his theological opponents. For more on my view of Prevenient Grace: https://youtu.be/pYcB9wQQevs This video walks through two blatant misrepresentations from James White's most recent Dividing Line broadcast: 1) Provisionism offers no clear view on divine omniscience: False! 2) Provisionism believe the lost can come to faith without any prior working of grace: False! For more please visit www.soteriology101.com