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 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
Mar 21, 2018 • 1h 10min
Matt Chandler on Foreknowledge and Predestination
Dr. Flowers takes a close look at Romans 8:29 by engaging with Matt Chandler's sermon on Foreknowledge and Predestination. For more on this subject please visit www.soteriology101.com
Mar 19, 2018 • 1h 57min
Is JD Greear a Calvinist or not?
Some people seem to be confused about JD Greear's soteriological position. The doctrinal statement from the Acts 29 network that he has affirmed is NOT unclear. His affiliations are not unclear. What other Calvinists have said about him is not unclear. His past sermons on soteriology are not unclear. All of these are clearly revealing that Greear is a Calvinist, so why doesn't he simply let everyone know that while running for the SBC Presidency? Is he purposefully being unclear for political reasons in the same way some Calvinistic pastors are not clear when being interviewed by a search committee? Let's explore...
Mar 14, 2018 • 6min
What is Calvinism?
Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Apologetics for Texas Baptists, gives a quick answer to the question, "What is Calvinism?" For more on this topic please visit www.soteriology101.com
Mar 12, 2018 • 19min
The Redundancy of Satan on Calvinism
Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Apologetics and Personal Evangelism, discusses one more inconsistency within the Calvinistic systematic. Why is Satan blinding people who are already born totally blind from the truth of the gospel? The article referenced can be found here: https://soteriology101.wordpress.com/2017/10/14/the-redundancy-of-satan-on-calvinism/
