Soteriology 101 w/ Dr. Leighton Flowers

Dr. Leighton Flowers and Dr. Johnathan Pritchett (Traditionalists) debate Dr. Sonny Hernandez and Dr. Theodore Zachariades (Calvinists) over the doctrine of Free Will. Things become a bit contentious in the CX when Theodore and Sonny disavow the London Baptist Confession's statement on free will (Chapter 9) since prior to the debate Leighton and Johnathan were told they affirmed it. This cause much unnecessary confusion and contention. On July 18th, an email with all parties copied, Sonny said, "Hey Leighton, The best way to summarize our position would be to review the 1689 London Baptist Confession or the Westminster Confession of Faith (See Free will)." And even after Leighton literally copied and pasted chapter 9 (the one on Free Will) into the email and asking specifically what they affirmed, Sonny wrote back to all parties (including Theodore), "Leighton, what you see in the confession is what we affirm..." Leighton put up a live video on the Soteriology 101 facebook page showing all these emails for his followers to read for themselves. Things also became unnecessarily heated when Theodore called his opponents "brothers" and then retracted that statement saying they were merely "opponents" and that he wasn't sure they were actual "brothers" due to their view of grace. To watch this debate on YouTube go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfyOmkaDtMg&t=6419s To support this ministry with a one-time gift or to become a regular contributor please visit OUR SUPPORT PAGE. To purchase Dr. Flower’s book, The Potter's Promise: A Biblical Defense of Traditional Soteriology, CLICK HERE. For more articles and resources from Dr. Leighton Flowers please visit www.soteriology101.com

For quite sometime Traditionalists have attempted to save the word “sovereignty” from this generation’s consistent misuse of the term (which I’ve been guilty of as well in the past). I was happy to learn that we are not alone in our efforts. I recently happened upon an article posted by Paul D. Miller, a student at the Reformed Theological Seminary. It was posted by The Gospel Coalition, a Calvinistic organization, in which (to my delight) he properly defines the word “sovereignty.” The article "Saving Sovereignty": https://soteriology101.wordpress.com/2017/09/24/saving-sovereignty/ To support this ministry with a one-time gift or to become a regular contributor please visit OUR SUPPORT PAGE.   To purchase Dr. Flower’s book, The Potter's Promise: A Biblical Defense of Traditional Soteriology, CLICK HERE.   For more articles and resources from Dr. Leighton Flowers please visit www.soteriology101.com

Dr. Flowers reads an article from the Illinois Baptist paper on the Reformation and how it is still impacting the Southern Baptist Convention. With quotes from Dr. Albert Mohler, Dr. Eric Hankins and others... The original article from the Illinois Baptist Paper can be found here: http://illinoisbaptist.org/heres-where-it-all-began-but-where-will-it-end-our-differences-are-theological-and-generational-and-growing/

Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Apologetics for Texas Baptists, goes step by step through the doctrine of man's nature and how one may grow self hardened and then possibly even judicially hardened by God in their rebellion. To support this ministry with a one-time gift or to become a regular contributor please visit OUR SUPPORT PAGE.   To purchase Dr. Flower’s book, The Potter's Promise: A Biblical Defense of Traditional Soteriology, CLICK HERE.   For more articles and resources from Dr. Leighton Flowers please visit www.soteriology101.com

Dr. Leighton Flowers reviews the first part of The Calvinist Movie that was just released this month. To purchase The Calvinist Movie go to: www.calvinistmovie.com For more on this topic please go to www.soteriology101.com

Because Dr. Flowers has created a blog and podcast dedicated to addressing the issue of Calvinism within the Southern Baptist Convention he is sometimes accused of being imbalanced. This is an understandable perception if all you know of him is through his popular Soteriology 101 podcast, but this short video should help you to better understand Leighton's motives and ministry. Here is the satire article Leighton referenced in the video called "That's Baloney Bee:" https://soteriology101.wordpress.com/2017/04/25/thats-baloney-bee/ Here are a list of the ministry websites Dr. Flowers oversees and works with on a regular basis: www.texasbaptists.org www.supersummer.com www.youthevangelism.com www.texasapologetics.com www.syatp.org www.soteriology101.com

At the request of a long time supporter of the broadcast, Dr. Flowers recorded a thorough debate analysis using the new YouTube technology so as to debunk the often repeated accusations brought by followers of White regarding the debate agreement and what true bible exegesis entails. Enjoy! Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5zIRdcb93o To support this ministry with a one-time gift or to become a regular contributor please visit OUR SUPPORT PAGE.   To purchase Dr. Flower’s book, The Potter's Promise: A Biblical Defense of Traditional Soteriology, CLICK HERE.   For more articles and resources from Dr. Leighton Flowers please visit www.soteriology101.com

Dr. Flowers kindly replies to two good Calvinistic brothers from the Doctrine & Devotion Podcast (Joe Thorn and Jimmy) who have accused him of misrepresenting Calvinism. Dr. Flowers has written on the all too common accusation of misrepresentation HERE: https://soteriology101.wordpress.com/2017/05/20/you-dont-understand-calvinism/ Here is the mongergism.com link referenced: https://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/articles/onsite/qna/sovereignfree.html Joe and Jimmy's podcast can be found at: http://www.doctrineanddevotion.com/ To support this ministry with a one-time gift or to become a regular contributor please visit OUR SUPPORT PAGE. To purchase Dr. Flower’s book, The Potter's Promise: A Biblical Defense of Traditional Soteriology, CLICK HERE. For more articles and resources from Dr. Leighton Flowers please visit www.soteriology101.com

In the aftermath of yet another mass shooting Dr. Flowers tackles the differing theological ways to answer the problem of evil. Should we conclude that God brings about all henious evil for His own self-exaltation, as some theologians argue? Or, do you appeal to the free will defense like CS Lewis, William Lane Craig, Tim Keller, Ravi Zacharais and so many other theologians and apologists? Let's discuss... A more thorough look at THEODICY here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xStGU11FDM An Article on this topic: https://soteriology101.wordpress.com/2017/10/01/should-christians-express-indignation-against-gods-plan/ Does "Sovereign" mean determinism? Click here: https://soteriology101.wordpress.com/2017/09/24/saving-sovereignty/ Ephesians 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ymS1SzKr-M&t=987s For more go to www.soteriology101.com

Dr. Flowers interviews a young man named Sam who has left behind Calvinism. To support this ministry with a one-time gift or to become a regular contributor please visit OUR SUPPORT PAGE. To purchase Dr. Flower’s book, The Potter's Promise: A Biblical Defense of Traditional Soteriology, CLICK HERE. For more articles and resources from Dr. Leighton Flowers please visit www.soteriology101.com