Soteriology 101 w/ Dr. Leighton Flowers
Dr. Leighton Flowers
Discussing the Biblical Doctrine of Salvation. Is Calvinism Correct? How about Arminianism? Or is the answer found somewhere in between? Sit in on our Online University Theology Classroom, Soteriology 101, as we unpack the doctrines of God's Amazing Grace. Other topics to include: Predestination, Election, Depravity, Atonement, Once saved always saved, and much more.
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Jun 11, 2018 • 14min
Do Calvinists Believe God Creates Some for Hell?
In part two of this twelve part series, Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Evangelism and Apologetics for Texas Baptists, addresses an article from Credo House Ministries which addresses "The Twelve Myths of Calvinism," see here: https://credohouse.org/blog/12-myths-calvinism For more on this topic please visit www.soteriology101.com
Jun 4, 2018 • 21min
Do Calvinists Deny God's Love for All?
In part one of this twelve part series, Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Evangelism and Apologetics for Texas Baptists, addresses an article from Credo House Ministries which addresses "The Twelve Myths of Calvinism," see here: https://credohouse.org/blog/12-myths-calvinism For more on this topic please visit www.soteriology101.com
May 28, 2018 • 37min
John Piper gives poor advice for those who doubt
Dr. Flowers responds to another John Piper Podcast in which he answers the question of one who is struggling to keep his faith... For more on this subject go to www.soteriology101.com
May 21, 2018 • 1h 26min
JD Greear's own Words: Is he a Calvinist or Not?
Dr. Leighton Flowers addresses Dr. Danny Akin's recent articles in defense of JD Greear regarding Calvinism... To read the article posted by Dr. Akin go here: http://www.sbclife.net/mobile/Wrapper... For more on this topic go www.soteriology101.com
May 14, 2018 • 46min
UNLIMITED: Guest Dr. Ken Hemphill
Dr. Ken Hemphill, former President of SWBTS and SBC Presidential Nominee joins Dr. Leighton Flowers to discuss Dr. Hemphill's new book UNLIMITED. You can purchase your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Unlimited-Gods-Love-Atonement-Mission/dp/0578095734 The unlimited character of God is seen in His unlimited holy love, which is expressed in His unlimited atonement, Mandating an unlimited mission for His church that is empowered by His unlimited resources and assured by His unlimited presence! Is a person's eternal destiny sealed before he or she is ever born? Did God create some persons to spend eternity in heaven and others in hell with no choice, or can anyone respond to the gospel? Everything contained in the Bible from Genesis to Revelation bears testimony to the unlimited God, an idea that may be overwhelming to contemplate. In Unlimited Ken Hemphill explores God's character His unlimited love, atonement, mission, resources, and presence and addresses the crucial issue of who is allowed to respond to gospel. This 6-chapter study will encourage you to confidently join Unlimited God in His limitless mission. For more on this topic please visit www.soteriology101.com
May 9, 2018 • 21min
Rick Warren on Unconditional Election
Dr. Leighton Flowers continues interacting with John Piper's and Rick Warren's conversation over Calvinism, and specifically Unconditional Election. For more go to www.soteriology101.com
May 7, 2018 • 32min
Is Faith Alone & Free Will Incompatible?
Dr. Flowers responds to a Catholic who has a fundamental misunderstanding of the Biblical concept of meritorious works which leads him to erroneously conclude that Protestants are inconsistent to maintain a doctrine of Faith Alone while holding onto the doctrine of Free Will. To watch the original video of the Catholic critic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgr5LDe1qAM For more go to www.soteriology101.com
May 2, 2018 • 1h 24min
General vs Special Revelation
Dr. Flowers takes the time to go through a podcast by Dr. Sean Cole and Drew Mery in which they discuss the issues of inclusivism, exclusivism and pluralism, but more specifically get into their understanding of Romans 1 and the purpose of General Revelation as it relates to Special Revelation... Enjoy all you theology geeks! For more please visit www.soteriology101.com
May 2, 2018 • 1h 3min
Does Romans 9 teach Reprobation?
Eric Hankins, PhD joins Dr. Flowers to discuss Dr. Hankins article recently published at the Journal for Baptist Theology and Ministry from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, which can be found here: https://soteriology101.com/2018/04/09/romans-9-and-the-calvinist-doctrine-of-reprobation/ The article is titled "Romans 9 and the Calvinist Doctrine of Reprobation" and it is one of the best and most concise refutations of the Calvinistic reading of Romans 9-11 ever written... For more on this topic go to www.soteriology101.com
Apr 30, 2018 • 47min
What about those who never hear? The Fate of the Unevangelized
Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Personal Evangelism and Apologetics, unpacks the various perspectives on the question about the fate of the unevangelized. There are Pluralists vs. Exclusivists. There are Exclusivistic Inclusivists and Exclusivisic Restrictivists, and among each of those groups there are Calvinists and non-Calvinists so this can become confusing for those who have not studied the issues... so let's get educated and have an adult conversation about the various perspectives. More is discussed HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0SIvWJDb5o&t=25s And for more information on this subject please visit www.soteriology101.com
