Podcasts about Calvinism

This is one of the beauties of the biblical doctrines of grace: their worst devastations prepare us for their greatest delights.

Put up a nicely done graphic against Calvinism and started there, walking through its common objections and providing the same responses we have provided for decades now. Then we looked at Leighton Flowers attempting to turn John 6 into a Provisionist Pretzel (applauded by Jenna Ellis) while ignoring the reality of what happened to him in the debate a few years ago. Enjoy!

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a Cambridge Platonist who wrestled with Calvinism, Ghost Stories, and Angels wearing Boots and Spurs. Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis Follow 1517:  Instagram X/Twitter Facebook SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com)

Put up a nicely done graphic against Calvinism and started there, walking through its common objections and providing the same responses we have provided for decades now. Then we looked at Leighton Flowers attempting to turn John 6 into a Provisionist Pretzel (applauded by Jenna Ellis) while ignoring the reality of what happened to him in the debate a few years ago. Enjoy!

Note: Much of the content in this podcast can be found in show participant Ross Anderson's book Understanding the Book of MormonThe Book of Mormon claims to be an ancient scripture that tells the story of God's people in the American continent. It was engraved on gold plates and translated by Joseph Smith through the “gift and power of God.” In fact, Smith claimed that “the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book” (History of the Church, 4:461). LDS missionaries seek converts by urging them to read BoM and pray about its divine authenticity.Anachronism Anachronism = events or objects that appear out of the proper time period in which one would expect themSynagoguesAlma 16:13 = Nephite evangelists preached repentance in synagogues, “which were built after the manner of the Jews”Nephites were descended from Jews → were Jewish (according to story)But synagogues were not developed in Judaism until 400 years after Nephites left JerusalemHow could the writer have know HOW the Jews built their synagogues?Plants / AnimalsMosiah 9:9 “And we began to till the ground, yea, even with all manner of seeds: with seeds of corn and of wheat and of barley.”Wheat and barley were brought to America by EuropeansSheep / goats / cattle / swine → introduced to America by EuropeansEconomy → use of money (coinage) vs. barter18th Century IdeasSince its publication, observers have noted that BoM contains many parallels to 19th c. American lifeAlexander Campbell: JS wrote into the BoM “every error and almost every truth discussed in New York for the last ten years”BoM decides all the great theological / social controversies of the ageReflects 19th c. theological & political themesOffers guidance on democracy, socialism, capitalism, various Protestant controversies like infant baptism, Calvinism, miracles, the fall of humankind, call to ministry, Unitarianism, etcSermons by Nephite prophets echo closely the form & language of 19th c. evangelistsConversion experiences described in BoM are similar to spiritual awakenings commonly reported in American revival movement of early 1800sWhy are the contents of an ancient work so closely tied to the concerns of one American generation?Literary SourcesA View of the Hebrews (1823) by Ethan Smith (Read it here)Argued that Native Americans descended from lost 10 tribes of IsraelThis was a pretty common view in early 1800sBoM shares several thematic elementsExtensive quotations from IsaiahThe New World peopled from the Old World by long sea voyageA religious motive for that migrationMigrants divided into civilized and uncivilized groups with long wars between themEventual destruction of the civilized by the uncivilizedAssumption that Native Americans are descended from these Israelite peopleRecord a change of government from monarchy to republicSuggest the gospel was preached in ancient AmericaIt is unknown whether JS had access to a copy of View of the HebrewsBut even if BoM was not directly inspired by it, the ideas expressed in it were common and popular in 19th century America; reflected in dozens of booksHistory of the American Indians (1775) by James AdairSpecific words and phrases describing Indian fortifications - same in bothMany other parallelsThe Wonders of Nature (1825) by Josiah PriestSimilarity in several passages → a pure coincidence?The Golden Pot (1827 eng trans), by ETA HoffmanSeveral alleged similarities in this story compared to the story of how the BoM / gold plates came forthBible AnachronismsAspects of how the BoM interacts with the Bible → don't reflect JS's timesKJV language = KJV translated in 1611, 210+ years before BoMEnglish had changed quite a bit → compare reading American lit from that timeLast of the Mohicans / The Scarlet Letter / Legend of Sleepy HollowBut BoM is written in full-on KJV styleKJV the predominant translation → extremely wide circulationIt was how Scripture soundedWhy would BoM not reflect the common language of JS's time?If not a conscious attempt to make it sound like ScriptureBoM contains verbal parallels to the 1611 preface to KJVWords / phrases in the preface, but not in the KJV text of BibleWhich, of course, ancient writers would not have had access toBoM has a timeline → approx dates when events took placeAlma 12-13 (dates) draws heavily on the book of HebrewsA variety of BoM's theological statements draw from / depend on interpretations already present in the NTProphecies from 1-2 Nephi (600-5454 BC) about coming of Jesus Christ use language recorded in NTReads more like a Xian doc vs a Jewish docIn a sense, these BoM prophecies know too much detail about Messiah - far more than OT prophetsSuggests an author familiar with the fulfillment of the prophecies after the factBoM version of Sermon on MountSome changes are made: no ref to PhariseesBut many issues in BoM version that presuppose 1st-century Jewish cultural / religious contextGoing 2 miles when forced to go 1The “jot and tittle” of Scripture“Dogs” as a metaphor for GentilesEtc.Does the Bible have the same issues?The evidence of the Dead Sea Scrolls gives strong evidence of the reliability of the BibleSee: “What Are the Dead Seas Scrolls?”--The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for new episodes every Monday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/mormonism.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now--

Put up a nicely done graphic against Calvinism and started there, walking through its common objections and providing the same responses we have provided for decades now. Then we looked at Leighton Flowers attempting to turn John 6 into a Provisionist Pretzel (applauded by Jenna Ellis) while ignoring the reality of what happened to him in the debate a few years ago. Enjoy!

Put up a nicely done graphic against Calvinism and started there, walking through its common objections and providing the same responses we have provided for decades now. Then we looked at Leighton Flowers attempting to turn John 6 into a Provisionist Pretzel (applauded by Jenna Ellis) while ignoring the reality of what happened to him in the debate a few years ago. Enjoy!

Predestination. Election. Free will. Calvinism. Arminianism. Few theological conversations generate more questions—or stronger opinions. So what does the Bible actually say, and how should Christians respond when faithful believers reach different conclusions? Pastors Carlos and Paul begin in 2 Timothy 2 with a practical conversation about spiritual grit, discipline, and the difference between simply trying to follow Jesus and intentionally training to become more like Him. Then they dive into one of Christianity's most debated subjects: how God's sovereignty, election, human responsibility, salvation, and evangelism fit together. Rather than ignoring the difficult passages or pretending every mystery has an easy answer, they examine the tension Scripture itself presents and explain why Christians can hold strong convictions without allowing secondary theological disagreements to divide them. In this episode: • What the soldier, athlete, and farmer teach us about following Jesus  • Why spiritual growth requires rhythms and relationships  • What “election” and “predestination” actually mean  • The difference between Calvinism and Arminianism  • How God's sovereignty and human responsibility fit together  • Whether predestination means God chooses people for hell  • Who Jesus died for and the debate over limited atonement  • Why belief in election should never weaken evangelism  • How Christians can disagree strongly without dividing  • Why difficult theology should ultimately produce humility, gratitude, and greater trust in God Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.

Drew McLeod, of the Provisionist Perspective, join Dr. Leighton Flowers to discuss how some "softer" or "lower" or some may say "inconsistent" Calvinists try to soften or make Calvinism more palatable... JOIN US LIVE!    Get your copy of Dr. Flowers new children's book, LOVE CHOOSES, go here: https:// loom.ly/8I1BNFg   Or his book, Drawn By Jesus, go here: https://a.co/d/6s767Ey   To SUPPORT this broadcast please click here: https://soteriology101.com/support/   Dr. Flowers' book, "The Potter's Promise" and his book, "God's Provision for All" can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Leighton-Flowers/e/B06VWXZBXM/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1   Is Calvinism ALL Leighton talks about? https://soteriology101.com/2017/09/22/is-calvinism-all-you-talk-about/   DOWNLOAD OUR APP:LINK FOR ANDROIDS: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... LINK FOR APPLE: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/soterio...   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   To engage with other believers cordially join our Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1806702782965265   For updates and news follow us at: www.facebook.com/soteriology101    Or @soteriology101 on Twitter   Please SHARE on Facebook and Twitter and help spread the word!   To learn more about other ministries and teachings from Dr. Flowers go here: https://soteriology101.com/2017/09/22...   Go to www.ridgemax.co for all you software developing needs! Show them some love for their support of Soteriology101.   To become a Patreon supporter or make a one time donation: https://soteriology101.com/support/   Thanks for watching.   #Leighton Flowers #Predestination #Calvinism #Provisionism #Calvinist #Salvation    

In the Beginning - Genesis 1:1 - 2:3 Ryan Adams

This week we dive into the reformed doctrines of election and predestination. For The Love Of Truth is a podcast created through the partnership of Veritas Reformed Baptist Church of West Monroe, LA and Grace Covenant Baptist Church of Monroe, LA. This podcast seeks to discuss current issues through the lens of a Confessional Baptist perspective seeking answers in Scripture and historic Baptist confessionalism.

Had to address what everyone is talking about right now, so we went over my attempt to help D'Souza understand that which he clearly has never considered before, and then talked about Jenna Ellis' behavior on line. Then we looked at what is going on at Prays Mill and G3, and finished with some words for Dinesh from Scripture.

Had to address what everyone is talking about right now, so we went over my attempt to help D'Souza understand that which he clearly has never considered before, and then talked about Jenna Ellis' behavior on line. Then we looked at what is going on at Prays Mill and G3, and finished with some words for Dinesh from Scripture.

Who Needs Whom? - Psalm 50 Ryan Adams

Jen Hatmaker says she no longer believes in a literal hell—but this isn't just a debate about one doctrine. It's a revealing case study in how deconstruction can reshape the entire Christian faith.In this episode, we break down Hatmaker's reasons for rejecting hell and examine a pattern we see again and again in progressive Christianity: bad experiences or bad theology are identified, but instead of going back to Scripture to correct them, biblical doctrines themselves are discarded.Is the biblical doctrine of hell really cruel? Is believing you know the truth inherently arrogant? Does rejecting Calvinism require rejecting Christianity? And what happens to evangelism when there's ultimately nothing to be saved from?We also tackle a bigger question: When something in Christianity makes us deeply uncomfortable, who gets the final word—our feelings or God?This isn't ultimately about Jen Hatmaker. It's about where deconstruction can lead when Scripture is no longer the authority by which everything else is tested.

How can Christians affirm a fundamental antithesis between belief and unbelief while also recognizing the genuine truth, goodness, and cultural achievements found among unbelievers? In this archival lecture from his History and Nature of Apologetics course, Cornelius Van Til explores the Reformed doctrine of common grace and its importance for Christian apologetics. Van Til explains how God's restraint of sin allows believers and unbelievers to live and work together even while their fundamental interpretations of reality remain radically opposed. Along the way, he contrasts the Reformed position with Roman Catholicism, Arminianism, hyper-Calvinism, and neo-orthodoxy, arguing that a consistently Christian apologetic must begin with the triune God revealed in Scripture. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content just like this at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wm.wts.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you would like to join us in our mission to train specialists in the Bible for Christ and His global church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wts.edu/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening!

Ransom Money - Psalm 49 Ryan Adams

I didn't grow up in Reformed theology circles. We were part of a branch of Presbyterianism that had rejected its confessional roots and only partially retained the governmental structure. I think I knew in my late teens there was something called “5-point Calvinism,” but I didn't know what that meant, or anyone who believed in it (other than my grandfather's hermit cousin). Fast forward 25 years, and now it's not just an optional feature of the Presbyterian package for me. It's a foundational part of how I understand the God of redemption. I teach it several times a year and each time my faith is always enriched.  One of the things I've heard many times along my own journey of discovery is someone claiming to be a “4-point” Calvinist. Often the “point” these folks don't want to adopt is the one of the two we're talking about the few weeks: unconditional election and limited atonement. But the deeper concern is actually a collection of unspoken logical implications drawn from the flow of the entire argument. When I learned what they were objecting to, I was quick to recognize the logical inconsistency of this pick-and-choose method. The whole rational nature of the doctrines of grace collapses under that kind of buffet-style theology. Why would people do that? What takes much longer and much more love is to see how this is not a quibble with the theology, but commitment to God's holiness paired with a confession of grief. When you are a broken person in relationship with broken people, Biblical terms like election and predestination (and theological counterparts like eternal security and assurance of salvation) aren't just ideas. They carry heavy implications for those we care about. We are not just rational creatures. We are affectionate too, and very protective of our loves. And the secret is that this tension we feel is not just a problem: it's a hint at the solution.  This week, I hope to help us repent of a separation between the rational and relational aspects of our souls that puts us between the rock of our salvation and the hard places of our experience.  If God is as gracious as we Reformed folks claim He is, then the way we talk about the so-called “doctrines of grace” should reflect that. And He certainly is. 

In 1553, Michael Servetus was executed in Geneva, and John Calvin approved. It's the charge that haunts every defense of Calvinism, and also the story that gets reduced to a tweet and weaponized in every online argument about it. But what actually happened? In this episode of MarsCast, host Jared Luttjeboer and Dr. Cornelis Venema resist the easy verdicts, neither whitewashing nor weaponizing, and work through the historical, theological, and political complexity of one of the Reformation's most contested moments.

In 1553, Michael Servetus was executed in Geneva, and John Calvin approved. It's the charge that haunts every defense of Calvinism, and also the story that gets reduced to a tweet and weaponized in every online argument about it. But what actually happened? In this episode of MarsCast, host Jared Luttjeboer and Dr. Cornelis Venema resist the easy verdicts, neither whitewashing nor weaponizing, and work through the historical, theological, and political complexity of one of the Reformation's most contested moments.

In 1553, Michael Servetus was executed in Geneva, and John Calvin approved. It's the charge that haunts every defense of Calvinism, and also the story that gets reduced to a tweet and weaponized in every online argument about it. But what actually happened? In this episode of MarsCast, host Jared Luttjeboer and Dr. Cornelis Venema resist the easy verdicts, neither whitewashing nor weaponizing, and work through the historical, theological, and political complexity of one of the Reformation's most contested moments.

Pastor Steve and Jeff Leubecker kick off the beginning of a 5-part series on the Calvinist acronym, TULIP. This first episode is for the 'T' which is Total Depravity. What does it mean for us to say that humanity is Totally Depraved? Thank you for your faithful listening to this ministry! We appreciate your support, such as hitting the like button on Youtube, writing a comment below or clicking subscribe and if you're looking to go the extra mile, please consider writing a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your Podcast service of choice. (Link below so you can navigate quickly, and drop some stars and perhaps a review, thank you!) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-with-steve-hartland/id1645001839 In Christ, -Grounded Team Grounded is a ministry of Cornerstone Community Church in Joppa, Maryland.

Special guest Rev. Nigel Brown joins us as we continue our discussion on how God works our conversion.

A viral graphic accuses Dr. Craig of seven heresies. From Neo-Apollinarian Christology, his rejection of limited atonement and Calvinism, to his defense of Molinism. Dr. Craig and Kevin go through the list charge by charge, separating genuine ancient heresies from disagreements, and explain what actually crosses the line into heresy versus faithful, if debated, Christian doctrine.

I've been monitoring the Quadriga situation for a few years now. Whether high church or low church, whether Non-Confessional or Confessional, whether Evangelical or Reformed, with the release of Patrick Schreiner's new book on the fourfold sense, the publicity campaign for the manifold sense's retrieval, revisioning, rehabilitation, and reframing as four moods, four questions, four applications, and four sensitivities is on and popping! It has some Evangelicals giving it a chance and certain Reformed Baptists and Presbyterians reinterpreting their own explicit confessional statement to do a 180 and accommodate the quadriga's hermeneutical method. Will it succeed? Is it just a semantics issue? Can't we all just get along?Gird your loins for 10 Quadrigas worth of questions and answers based on my forthcoming book against the quadriga and a couple of special musical numbers for your listening pleasure!

The God of History, Part 4 - Nehemiah 13 Cory Varden

Does your ministry have a position on Calvinism or Arminianism?

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The sermon establishes Jesus Christ as the sole head of the universal church, which is defined as His body composed of all believers. It contrasts this biblical truth with local assembly structures and critiques denominational errors like Calvinism and Landmarkism that distort scriptural clarity. The speaker emphasizes that pastoral authority is one of oversight and example rather than domination, urging congregants to submit to Christ's rule for spiritual nourishment and unity. By examining Ephesians and 1 Corinthians, the text affirms that every believer is sealed by the Holy Spirit and integrated into this single global body. Ultimately, the message calls for faithful adherence to Scripture over human tradition or democratic processes in church governance.

The God of History, Part 3 - Nehemiah 6 Cory Varden

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-08-02_2-samuel-21-15-22.mp3

A justified person will also be a sanctified person who does good works out of gratitude to God. Scripture Lesson: Colossians 3:1-17 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-sanc-08-02-2026-20260802214837.mp3

https://media.urclearning.org/audio/janbazian/msj-2026-08-02_heidelberg-catechism--part-ii--grace--q--37-39.mp3

Pastors and their people must focus on the Word. Old Testament Text: Job 32:6-9 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-word-08-02-2026-20260802214753.mp3

In this week's summertime rerun, Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye discuss a topic that we frequently get asked about at Church & Culture - Calvinism. There are really two dynamics behind the ministry of Church & Culture: to look at the interplay between the Church and the culture of our day, but also to examine the culture within the Church itself. And it's with the latter that today's discussion lands. We thought it worth sharing this episode from our first season with you again. Episode Links There are three helpful resources that Dr. White mentioned during the podcast, particularly when it comes to the debate over passages found in Scripture referencing election and predestination, as well as an understanding of Arminianism. They are: William Klein, The New Chosen People: A Corporate View of Election. “N. T. Wright on Predestination and Election,” watch on YouTube HERE. Roger Olson, Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities. Another topic that came up frequently in the conversation was grace. Dr. White recently delivered a series at Mecklenburg Community Church called “Christianity's Most Scandalous Idea” that focused specifically on grace as it relates to the Christian faith. You can find that series HERE. Finally, the idea of women in ministry and leadership within the church is a tension point for those who hold to Calvin's beliefs. You can listen to our recent podcast on that topic HERE. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can submit your questions through the form on the podcast website HERE.

The focus of the Christian life is godliness, which has value now and forever. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 11:1-9 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-godly-07-26-2026-20260731185320.mp3

Our conscience is at peace when we believe that we are justified by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Scripture Lesson: Psalm 32 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-just-07-26-2026-20260731185411.mp3

Why do sincere Christians who love God's Word arrive at different theological conclusions? In this episode, Dr. E answers a listener's question about denominational differences, Protestantism, Catholicism, and why faithful believers disagree on issues like baptism, Calvinism, spiritual gifts, and church authority. Drawing from Scripture and church history, Dr. Easley explains the difference between essential doctrines and secondary issues, why church hierarchy cannot eliminate human sin, and how believers can hold firm convictions while maintaining biblical unity. Most importantly, he reminds us that Jesus never commanded us to build impressive institutions—He commanded us to make disciples while He builds His Church. Whether you've struggled with church differences or simply want to better understand Christian unity, this episode offers practical wisdom rooted in Scripture. Key Topics Covered Why Christians disagree on doctrine Essentials vs. non-essential beliefs Protestant and Catholic views of authority Unity without compromising truth Church history and theological diversity Why disciple-making is the Church's primary mission Loving believers who hold different convictions Chapters 0:00 Why do faithful Christians disagree? 2:37 "In essentials, unity" explained 5:50 Liberty, love, and Christian maturity 7:20 MacArthur, Sproul, and charitable disagreement 8:15 What are the essential doctrines? 9:45 Catholic authority and doctrinal consistency 14:05 The universal Church vs. the local church 16:47 When should Christians draw doctrinal lines? 17:45 Jesus' command: Make disciples 22:34 What perfect unity will look like in eternity Links Mentioned: Article by Mark Ross on Church unity The Nicene Creed by Phillip Cary Find more episodes of Ask Dr. E here. If you've got a question for Dr. Easley, call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.

2026-07-19_AM_Ryan_Adams Ryan Adams

Review of Ben Witherington III, Rethinking Biblical & Systematic Theology (Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, 2026), 232 pages, $39.00 hardback; and Ben Witherington III, The Problem with Evangelical Theology: Testing the Exegetical Foundations of Calvinism, Dispensationalism and Wesleyanism (Waco, TX: Baylor University Press, 2005), 332 pages, $52.24 hardback. The post Theology as Pretext first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

St. Robert Bellarmine (1542-1621) was a man known for his generosity. He was also well known for his writings on topics of spirituality, which were widely popular and were read by both Catholics and Protestants.  Links Article "St. Robert Bellarmine's Influence on the Writing of the Declaration of Independence":  https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?id=6607 Article: "St. Robert Bellarmine, Galileo and Heliocentricity":  https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/st-robert-bellarmine-galileo-and-heliocentricity/ Pope Benedict XVI General Address on St. Robert Bellarmine (2011):  https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?id=9554 Robert Bellarmine: Spiritual Writings - https://www.paulistpress.com/Products/2875-6/robert-bellarmine.aspx Way of the Fathers Podcast episode 4.13 - "Pelagianism and the Seeds of Calvinism" - https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/413-heresiespelagianism-and-seeds-calvinism/ SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's Newsletter:  https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters/ DONATE at:  http://www.catholicculture.org/donate/audio Dr. Papandrea's Homepage:  https://jimpapandrea.wordpress.com/ Dr. Papandrea's latest book - Praying the Wisdom: Inspired Prayers for Lectio Divina and Contemplative Prayer: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/praying-the-wisdom/ Dr. Papandrea's YouTube channel, The Original Church: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOriginalChurch Theme Music: Gaudeamus (Introit for the Feast of All Saints), sung by Jeff Ostrowski. Courtesy of Corpus Christi Watershed:  https://www.ccwatershed.org/  

Rejoice, the Lord Is King! - Psalm 47 Ryan Adams

Send us Fan MailRomans 9:1–13 (RSV). Paul's Sorrow for Israel and God's Election Ken Corkins and pastor Rocky Ellison open Season 18, Episode 20 of “Pondering the Bible,” noting Rocky's recovery from recent throat surgery, then begin Romans 9:1–13 (RSV). They discuss Paul's “great sorrow” over Israelites who faithfully follow Jewish law and worship yet do not believe in Jesus, emphasizing salvation by faith rather than DNA. Rocky explains Paul's use of “conscience” as a morally driven, Spirit-validated witness and highlights Paul's willingness to be “anathema” for his people, comparing it to Moses' plea in Exodus 32. They note Paul's listing of Israel's privileges, his strong statement that Jesus is both Jewish and God, and his argument that God's promises are for the Church (believers), not ethnic lineage, contrasting this with dispensationalism. They close by examining Isaac, Jacob, and Esau as examples of God's elective purpose and acknowledging the Calvinism debate. 00:00 Welcome and Check In 00:43 Reading Romans 9 02:46 Paul's Anguish for Israel 04:09 Conscience and the Spirit 07:56 Willing to Be Accursed 11:31 Israel's Privileges and Christ 15:15 Promises Beyond DNA 17:59 Dispensationalism Detour 22:48 Isaac Jacob and God's Choice 24:31 Election and Calvinism 26:22 Wrap Up and Dad JokeNEW!: Rate us at Podchaser  Find us at www.pondergmc.org. Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team.Cover Art: Joe WagnerRecorded, edited and mixed by Snikrock 

Dylan addresses/answers several questions regarding the doctrines of grace: 1) What about free will? 2) What about John 3:16 and 1 John 2:2? 3) What about passages that tell us to choose? 4) Doesn't God love everyone? 5) Is this fair? 6) What about people who fall away?

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