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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Apr 25, 2018 • 1h 42min
Cross Examination Examined in the Romans 9 Debate
This is Part 2 of Dr. Flowers examination of the Cross Examination and audience Q&A of his debate with Dr. James White. The original debate can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbEnNiIlujw&t Part 1 of this discussion can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMHUZ_Muxss For more on this subject please visit www.soteriology101.com
Apr 23, 2018 • 1h 26min
Examining the CX of the Romans 9 Debate with James White
Dr. Flowers replies to a request from a listener to go over the Cross Examination of the Romans 9 debate with Dr. James White from May of 2015. (This is part 1) The original debate can be seen here: https://youtu.be/zbEnNiIlujw For more on this topic please visit www.soteriology101.com
Apr 19, 2018 • 53min
Romans 8:7-8: Can an Unbeliever Please God?
Dr. Flowers interacts with a recent "Ask Pastor John" podcast where he was asked to defend his views that all unbelievers cannot please God given that Cornelius does seem to please God prior to placing his faith in Christ. For more on this topic please visit www.soteriology101.com
Apr 17, 2018 • 48min
Help! Our Pastor is a Calvinist!
Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Evangelism and Apologetics for Texas Baptists, gives some practical advice for those who are struggling in a church that seems to be lead by a Calvinist. His advice includes being patient, loving and prayerful for your pastor even if they disagree with you theologically. Do not be divisive but speak truth in love. For more please visit www.soteriology101.com
Apr 11, 2018 • 10min
Are all people born God Haters?
Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Apologetics for Texas Baptists, answers the question, "Are all people born hating God?" ...and without the moral ability to do otherwise? For more on this topic please visit www.soteriology101.com
Apr 9, 2018 • 31min
You Don't Understand Calvinism
Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Apologetics and Personal Evangelism for Texas Baptists, answers the accusation of misrepresentation. Why do some think we don't really understand Calvinism? Or why are some insisting that Leighton wasn't really a Calvinist? Let's discuss... To see a copy of this article go here: https://soteriology101.wordpress.com/2017/05/20/you-dont-understand-calvinism/
Apr 4, 2018 • 1h 11min
Romans 1 De-Calvinized: Critiqing John MacArthur
Dr. Flowers critiques MacArthur's sermon on Romans 1 and the unfounded presumption of Total Inability. For more on this topic please visit www.soteriology101.com
Apr 2, 2018 • 27min
Rick Warren on Total Inability
Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Personal Evangelism and Apologetics for Texas Baptists, interacts with an interview between John Piper (a Calvinist) and Pastor Rick Warren over their supposed soteriological differences. The topic of Total Depravity (inability) comes up and their is obvious confusion over the actual issues surrounding the controversy on this point of theology. Being clear about your interpretation of scripture is not equal to being divisive. Clarity is needed if we are to have profitable dialogue over these issues. For more on this topic go too www.soteriology101.com
Mar 28, 2018 • 1h 7min
John 6: Drawn to Christ
Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Personal Evangelism and Apologetics for Texas Baptists, goes through John 6 and the Calvinistic presumptions to contrast with the Traditionalist interpretation. For more on this topic please visit www.soteriology101.com
Mar 26, 2018 • 46min
Is Calvinism the Gospel?
Once again some Southern Baptist Calvinists are equating the gospel with their unique Calvinistic soteriology and this trend seems to be growing with the Southern Baptist Convention. The whole "just go along to get along" mentality of most Traditionalistic believers is not going to slow down this tendency within the SBC. We need to speak truth in love with boldness and clarity. For more on this topic please visit www.soteriology101.com
