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Conversations in CalvinismIsaiah 6:9-10 - The Text and Primary QuestionsDan and Turretinfan discussion Isaiah 6:9-10 and how it is quoted in the New Testament. See Isaiah 6:10, Matthew 13:15, Mark 4:12, Luke 8:10, John 12:39-40, and Acts 28:27.
2023-07-041h 52
Conversations in CalvinismWord Study of Kosmos (world) with guest BudDan and Turretinfan are joined by Bud to review the word kosmos/world and how it is used in the New Testament.
2023-07-042h 00
Conversations in CalvinismDan Presents a Positive Case for Unlimited AtonementDan and Turretinfan discuss the positive case for unlimited atonement.
2023-07-041h 53
Conversations in CalvinismWord study of the word "world"Dan and Turretinfan review the biblical usage of kosmos (world)
2023-07-041h 46
Conversations in CalvinismLimited Atonement Debate PrepDan and Turretinfan discuss limited atonement in preparation for Dan's upcoming debate.
2023-07-041h 47
Conversations in CalvinismMatt Slick's argument for Limited Atonement based on 1 Peter 2:24Dan reviews Matt Slick's argument for Limited Atonement based on 1 Peter 2:24, which talks about the sin bearer.
2023-07-0434 min
Conversations in CalvinismDan reviews Matt Slick's Limited Atonement debateMatt Slick debated Sam Shamoun on limited atonement. To prepare for his debate on the subject, Dan reviews Matt's arguments.
2023-07-042h 05
Conversations in CalvinismPropitiation and 1 John 2:2 with Vic RockhillVic Rockhill recently had a debate on 1 John 2:2. He joins Dan and Turretinfan to discuss 1 John 2:2 and propitiation.
2023-06-021h 46
Conversations in CalvinismFollow Up on Free Grace Debate - Galatians apostasy and moreDan and Turretinfan discuss their debate with Eli and Charles on Free Grace. Specifically, they follow up on the argument that the Galatians stopped believing and remained saved.
2023-06-021h 32
Conversations in CalvinismIsaiah 53 and 54 with BudWe are joined by special guest Bud to discuss Isaiah 53.
2023-06-021h 54
Conversations in CalvinismDan and TurretinFan discuss John Owens' argument for Limited Atonement from Christ being a "Surety"In this episode, continued from a previous episode, Dan and TurretinFan discuss the argument John Owen's "The Death of Death in the Death of Christ," Book III, Chapter III, Argument VI, in which Owen argues that one aspect of the atonement is that if Christ dies "for" someone, Christ dies as a "Sponsor" or "Surety" for that person.
2023-06-022h 09
Conversations in CalvinismLimited Atonement - the double payment argumentDan and Turretinfan discuss the double payment argument with respect to limited atonement.
2023-06-021h 46
Conversations in CalvinismDoes Dan Understand Limited Atonement?In preparation for his debate in opposing limited atonement, Dan tries to articulate limited atonement and Turretinfan grades him.
2023-06-022h 06
Conversations in CalvinismFreeGrace Debate PrepisodeIn this episode, Dan and TurretinFan discuss topics related to Free Grace theology in preparation for a 2 v 2 debate planned on May 20, 2023.
2023-06-021h 20
Conversations in CalvinismJohn 6 Step by StepDan goes over John 6, especially as it relates to total inability to believing in Jesus, step by step.
2023-06-021h 12
Conversations in CalvinismWhat, if anything, is Semi-Pelagianism? With Dr. Kurt JarosDan is joined by Dr. Kurt Jaros to discuss, what, if anything, semi-Pelagianism is from a historical theology perspective.
2023-06-021h 35
Conversations in CalvinismResponding to Dr. Flowers - with Luke GowdyDan and Luke Gowdy respond to Dr. Leighton Flowers on Provisionism vs Arminianism.
2023-06-022h 23
Conversations in CalvinismResponse to Dr. Leighton Flowers and Warren McGrew Total Depravity Debate ReviewDan and Turretinfan respond to Leighton Flowers and Warren McGrew's comments on Dan's total depravity debate with Warren.
2023-05-081h 31
Conversations in CalvinismReview of Dillow (Free Grace) - Tests of FellowshipDan and Turretinfan review Chapter 31 of Dillow's "Final Destiny," titled "The Tests of Fellowship"
2023-05-051h 30
Conversations in CalvinismTotal Depravity Debate Review with David LouisDavid Louis joins to show to review Dan's debate with Warren MgGrew on Total Depravity.
2023-05-051h 44
Conversations in CalvinismDoes LFW imply Pelagianism? - Part 3 with Colton CarlsonDan and Colton discuss arguments that libertarian free will implies Pelagianism.
2023-05-051h 37
Conversations in Calvinism2 Corinthians 3 & 4 and Veiling of the TruthDan welcomes David Louis to discuss 2 Corinthians 3 & 4 and Veiling of the Truth. Dan and David planned to discuss why Satan puts a veil on a corpse, as well as whether people turn to the Lord before the veil is taken away.
2023-05-051h 15
Conversations in CalvinismTotal Depravity - Continuing the Review of McGrewIn this episode, Dan and TurretinFan continue their review of the opening argument by Warren McGrew in his debate with Matt Slick over at The Gospel Truth.
2023-05-051h 30
Conversations in CalvinismDeterminism and Libertarian Free Will with Chris HarrisDan welcomes Chris Harris to the show and they discuss the coherence of of the compatibilism of determinism and free will. They discuss God's decrees and the compatibilist language in the 1689 London Baptist Confession.
2023-05-051h 24
Conversations in CalvinismDoes LFW imply Pelagianism? - Part 2Dan continues to look at arguments that libertarian free will (Libertarian Free Will) implies Pelagianism.
2023-04-281h 01
Conversations in CalvinismConsidering Warren McGrew on Total Depravity vs. Matt SlickIn this episode Dan and TurretinFan discuss Warren McGrew's opening argument from his debate with Matt Slick.
2023-04-281h 34
Conversations in CalvinismDoes Libertarian Free Will imply Pelagianism?Dan and Turretinfan discuss philosophical arguments that libertarian free will implies Pelagianism.
2023-04-282h 13
Conversations in CalvinismDiscussion of Ali Bonner's "The Myth of Pelagianism"In this episode Dan and TurretinFan comment on Ali Bonner's book, "The Myth of Pelagianism." Dr. Bonner is known for her work creating a critical edition of Pelagius' "Letter to Demetrias."
2023-04-282h 13
Conversations in CalvinismDiscussing Aspects of Pelagius' Commentary on RomansIn this episode, Dan and TurretinFan discuss the Commentary on Romans that is attributed to Pelagius.
2023-04-241h 25
Conversations in CalvinismScripture's SufficiencyDan and Turretinfan discuss the sufficiency of scripture.
2023-04-241h 38
Conversations in CalvinismDefining Pelagianism and Semi-PelagianismDan discusses the Historic Theology behind defining Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism
2023-04-241h 16
Conversations in CalvinismDebate Prep - Total Depravity/review of McGrew vs. Martin part 2Dan and Turretinfan continue their review of McGrew's opening in his debate with JD Martin on Total Depravity on the Gospel Truth.
2023-04-241h 22
Conversations in CalvinismDebate Prep - Total Depravity/review of McGrew vs. MartinDan and Turretinfan review Warren McGrew's opening on total depravity in his debate with JD Martin on The Gospel Truth. Here is a link to the original debate: https://www.youtube.com/live/SFCykbcICq8?feature=share
2023-04-241h 13
Conversations in CalvinismWord study on "save"Dan and Turretinfan look at "save", "salvation" and "savior" in NT usage.
2023-04-211h 16
Conversations in CalvinismMore Justification Word Study
In this episode, Dan and TurretinFan continue their discussion of the word "Justification" as it is found in Scripture.
2023-04-201h 31
Conversations in CalvinismDan and TurretinFan Discuss Justification (with an eye toward James 2)
In this episode, Dan and TurretinFan discuss the Scripture that speaks of justification, keeping James 2 in mind.
2023-04-181h 11
Conversations in CalvinismJames 2 and related Debate Preparation TopicsDan and TurretinFan discuss various topics in preparation for Dan Chapa's debate on James 2.
2023-04-181h 08
Conversations in CalvinismRe'em vs. Unicorn and Rhinoceros - Debate Follow-up / Look-aheadDan and TurretinFan discuss the debate with Nick Sayers conducted March 10/11.
2023-03-131h 13
Conversations in CalvinismWarm up for Unicorn Debate on March 10In this episode, Dan and TurretinFan discuss the Re'em and its mistranslation as "Unicorn" in the King James Version.
2023-03-131h 43
Conversations in CalvinismJames 2 or Unicorns | Debate PreparationIn this episode, Dan and TurretinFan discuss James 2 or possibly unicorns, either way for preparation for upcoming debates.
2023-03-131h 02
Conversations in CalvinismDispensationalism with JamieDan and Turretinfan are joined by Jamie to discuss dispensationalism.
2023-03-031h 47
Conversations in CalvinismDebate Preparation Video for Limited Atonement Debate with Pastor Anthony AquinoIn this episode, we prepare TurretinFan for his upcoming debate with Pastor Anthony Aquino on the topic of Limited Atonement.
2023-03-031h 35
Conversations in CalvinismHebrews 3 WarningsDan and TurretinFan discuss the warnings found in Hebrews 3
2023-03-0359 min
Conversations in CalvinismDan and TurretinFan discuss Hebrews 2 (warning aspects)In this episode, Dan and TurretinFan discuss Hebrews 2.
2023-02-2059 minConversations in CalvinismEli Haitov Free Grace Debate Follow-upTurretinfan and Dan discuss Turretinfan's debate with Eli Haitov on Free Grace.
2023-02-131h 18Conversations in CalvinismDan and TurretinFan Discuss James 2In this episode Dan and TurretinFan Discuss James 2
2023-02-131h 29Conversations in CalvinismDr. Abasciano on 1 Cor. 12:3 and our Need for Prevenient Grace (Short)1 Corinthians 12:3 says “no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit.” Dr. Brian Abasciano summarizes why 1 Corinthians 12:3 teaches our need for God’s prevenient grace. He gives a quick overview of the context and text and explains why “by the Holy Spirit” is talking about the Holy Spirit’s personal, current and active role. He also explains why the declaration that Jesus is Lord is not limited to Spiritual sign gifts. This video is a summary. The longer discussion can be found here. https://youtu.be/zc7mg8Dm_MU This summary video was shot before Dr. Leight...
2023-02-0613 minConversations in Calvinism1 Corinthians 12:3 Teaches the Need for Prevenient GraceThis episode is to show that 1 Corinthians 12:3, which says, no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit”, teaches our need for prevenient grace. Dan is joined by fellow Arminians - Dr. Brian Abasciano and Luke Gowdy to discuss the text and respond to Dr. Leighton Flowers. Dr. Flower’s video on 1 Corinthians 12:3 can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/live/XlZI040g-S0?feature=share
2023-02-062h 08Conversations in CalvinismHebrews Warnings and Not Entering the Promise LandDan and Turretinfan explore the connection between the warnings in Hebrews, especially chapters 3 & 4, with the rebellion in the wilderness in Numbers 14.
2023-02-0659 minConversations in CalvinismTotal Depravity is Not Brain DamageWith special guest, David Lewis, Dan and TurretinFan discuss Provisionism and total depravity.
2023-02-061h 50Conversations in CalvinismResponse to Derrick Behler on Arminianism vs ProvisionismDerrick P.G. Behler asked some clarifying questions on the difference between Arminianism vs. Provisionism.
2023-02-0632 minConversations in CalvinismHebrews Warnings - David AllenDan and Turretinfan discuss David Allen's view of the Hebrews warning passages.
2023-01-301h 15Conversations in CalvinismProvisionism VS Arminianism Follow up discussionThis episode is to go over the discussion on Tim Stratton's channel, Freethinking Ministries, between Leighton Flowers, Brian Abasciano, Dustin and Andrew on the difference between Provisionism and Arminianism on total depravity and prevenient grace. Dan is joined by fellow Arminians - Dr. Brian Abasciano, Andrew and Luke Gowdy. Here's a link to Tim Stratton's original video on Free Thinking Ministries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IKYi5q5Jmo&t=6071s
2023-01-302h 11Conversations in CalvinismJohn Gill on the Hebrews WarningsDan and Turretinfan examine John Gill's commentary on the Hebrews 6 & 10 warnings and especially his test of genuine faith approach.
2023-01-231h 49Conversations in CalvinismWhedon on Hebrews 6 - Is apostasy without remedy?Dan and Turretinfan review Daniel Whedon's commentary on Hebrews 6 and especially the impossibility of restoring someone to repentance.
2023-01-231h 23Conversations in CalvinismDan and TurretinFan Discuss Free Grace in Preparation for Debates etc.In this episode, Dan and TurretinFan continue their discussion of Eli Haitov's comments from his debate with J.D. Martin.
2023-01-231h 25Conversations in CalvinismDan and TurretinFan Discuss - Free Grace (Continued Discussion)In this episode, Dan and TurretinFan continue their discussion of Eli Haitov's opening presentation on Free Grace from his debate with JD Martin.
2023-01-161h 29Conversations in CalvinismDebate Review of Salvation Debate | Eli Haitov vs. J.D. MartinIn this episode, Dan and TurretinFan continue their review of Salvation Debate | Free Grace Theology or Lordship Salvation? || Eli Haitov vs. J.D. Martin
2023-01-1653 minConversations in CalvinismDan and TurretinFan do Further Debate ReviewIn this episode Dan and TurretinFan do further debate review/preparation.
2023-01-161h 45Conversations in CalvinismDan and TurretinFan Discuss Debate Follow-UpIn this episode, Dan and TurretinFan talk about recent debates, with a focus on TurretinFan's KJV debate.
2023-01-161h 43Conversations in CalvinismBob Wilkin, Free Grace and the Parables of the Minas and 10 TalentsIn this episode, Dan and Turretinfan continue their review of Bob Wilkin's work on Free Grace Theology. Specifically, we look at Wilkin on the Parables of the Minas in Luke 10 and 10 Talents in Matthew 25.
2023-01-161h 40Conversations in Calvinism1K Subscribers Special - top 10 moments in Dan/Turretinfan HistoryIn this 1,000 subscribers special episode, Dan and Turretinfan reminisce about how we got here and say thanks to all who listen.
2023-01-161h 48Conversations in CalvinismDan and TurretinFan Discuss: Free Grace - Perseverance / Free Promises (Debate Preparation)In this episode, Dan and TurretinFan discuss the topic of "Free Grace - Perseverance / Free Promises " in preparation for Dan's upcoming debate with Joshua Gibbs in January 2023.
2023-01-1658 minConversations in Calvinism1 Corinthians 3:12-15 and Free GraceIn this episode, Dan and Turretinfan discuss 1 Corinthians 3:12-15, which is a go to text for Free Grace advocates. Specifically, we will look at the expression - If anyone’s work is burned up, it will be lost, but he will be saved; yet it will be like an escape through fire.
2023-01-161h 20Conversations in CalvinismReview of Determinism Debate - especially Romans 9In this episode, we discuss Dan's recent debate with C Jay Cox on determinism. We especially get into Romans 9.
2023-01-161h 22Conversations in CalvinismPhilocalia (Origen) - Responding to Ken WilsonIn this episode, I continue my response to Wilson's section on Origen in "Augustine's Conversion"
2022-12-3023 minConversations in CalvinismResponding to Ken Wilson's Comments on Origen (Part 2)This is the second in a series of responses to Ken Wilson's comments regarding Origen in his book, "Augustine's Conversion from Traditional Free Choice to 'Non-free Free Will'"
2022-12-3051 minConversations in CalvinismKen Wilson and Origen, Part 1God willing, there will be a multi-part response to Ken Wilson's claims regarding Origen in his book, "Augustine's Conversion" full title: "Augustine's Conversion from Traditional Free Choice to 'Non-free Free Will'"
2022-12-3035 minConversations in CalvinismEpisode 12 - "Origen also corrects an error in the prevailing pagan and heretical beliefs ..."In this episode, we plan to discuss the following citations provided at page 68 of Ken Wilson's book, "Augustine's Conversion ...":
Princ. 3.2.3
P. Arch. 3.1.14
Philoc. 25.2
2022-12-301h 01Conversations in CalvinismMore Debate Preparation for Tonight's DebateOne listener's description: "Just two OSAS arguing about whether you have to be good enough to prove you were OSASSED."
2022-12-3059 minConversations in CalvinismThoughts in Preparation for Perseverance DebateGod willing, tomorrow I will debate Charles Jennings on the topic of Perseverance. In this episode, I discuss some of the issues.
2022-12-301h 33Conversations in CalvinismEpisode 11 - "In context, Origen refutes the idea that foreknowledge is a causative ..." (pp. 67-68)In this episode, we continue our evaluation of Chapter 3, Section A of Ken Wilson's book, "Augustine's Conversion ....."
2022-12-301h 24Conversations in Calvinism"Scheck concludes without warrant ... Quite the contrary" - Response to Ken WilsonIn this episode we consider the material bridging pp. 66-67 of Dr. Wilson's book, "Augustine's Conversion ...." It's a natural continuation from Episode 6, since we now look in more detail at Origen's Commentary on Romans, Book 4, Chapter 5, sections 1 and 3. We will also briefly consider Scheck's comments.
2022-12-281h 06Conversations in CalvinismOrigen Contra Unilateral Divine Infusion? - Response to Ken WilsonIn this episode, we explore Dr. Wilson's characterization: "He admits some persons do relegate individual good behavior to unilateral divine infusion into the human 'will' -- the heretics who destroy free choice (P. Arch.3.1.5)"
2022-12-2829 minConversations in Calvinism"Higher honor and rewards (payment)" Ken Wilson on OrigenIn this episode, we examine Ken Wilson's analysis of Origen with respect to his claims regarding how Christians can earn higher honor and rewards (payment)
2022-12-2839 minConversations in Calvinism"Grace vs. Rewards"? Origen - Commentary on Romans - Book IV - Chapter 4 and 5 -In this episode Dan and TurretinFan consider Origen's comments on Romans and more particular KW's claim: "Origen distinguishes grace from rewards. Christians earn rewards through their own efforts by availing themselves of God's grace, while grace itself (not good works or faith) is God's gift (Comm. Rom.4.4-5)." Kenneth Wilson, Augustine's Conversion ... , p. 66.
2022-12-281h 30Conversations in CalvinismDiscussing Arminius vs. Perkins - Part 2In this episode, Dan and Turretin Fan continue their discussion of the dispute between Arminius and Perkins.
2022-12-281h 39Conversations in Calvinism"Grace as a Merit"? Examining Wilson's Characterization of OrigenIn this episode, we examine a few more sentence of Ken Wilson's book, "Augustine's Conversion ...." This about the third episode or so on page 66 of his book.
2022-12-2742 minConversations in CalvinismArminius vs Perkins Debate ReviewLess than 500 years later (we're nothing if not timely), Dan and TurretinFan discuss the disagreement between Arminius and Perkins
2022-12-271h 03Conversations in CalvinismMere Calvinism - Jim Orrick on the heart transplantDan and Turretinfan discuss Prof. Orrick's book on Ezekiel 36:25-27 and the heart transplant.
2022-12-271h 23Conversations in Calvinism"Saturates His Writings"? Continued Response to Ken Wilson regarding OrigenThis episode continues Turretinfan's Response to Ken Wilson's section on Origen in "Augustine's Conversion from Traditional Free Choice to 'Non-free Free Will'" (p. 66)
2022-12-271h 15Conversations in CalvinismPhilocalia (Origen) - Responding to Ken WilsonIn this episode, I continue my response to Wilson's section on Origen in "Augustine's Conversion"
2022-12-2723 minConversations in CalvinismHebraism in Ephesians 1:11?ἐκληρώθημεν (eklerothemen) in Ephesians 1:11 means obtain an inheritance, but comes from a word related to casting lots. Dan and Turretin Fan discuss this topic. (briefly)
2022-12-2729 minConversations in CalvinismDan and TurretinFan Discuss Ephesians 1:4 and "Mere Calvinism" by OrrickIn this episode of Conversations in Calvinism, Dan and TurretinFan Discuss Ephesians 1:4 and "Mere Calvinism" by Orrick
2022-12-271h 07
Conversations in CalvinismDo Romans 11:36 or Acts 17:28 imply determinism?Turretinfan and I discussed “for from him and through him and to him are all things” from Romans 11:36 and “In him we live and move and have our being” from Acts 17:28. I argued that God’s creation and providence, including permission and concurrence, were sufficient to understand these text. Turretinfan disconcurred and viewed concurrence as an evasion of Paul’s language, which he took to be God’s causal sufficiency for all things. We had an interesting exchange as to whether the “in” from Acts 17:28 was about location and therefore God’s omnipresence or instrumentality and therefore God’s causality.
2021-08-071h 10Conversations in CalvinismIn Proverbs 16:4, what is the day of trouble?Turretinfan and I disconcurred on God’s creating the wicked for the day of trouble is God’s reprobation of individuals to hell or God’s arranging disasters like Job’s or like wicked nations attacking Israel. We discussed the KJV on Proverbs 16:1, which seems to indicate God forms plans within man’s heart by saying “the preparation of the heart in man…is from the Lord” compared to the ESV which seems to indicate men make their own plans by saying “the plans of the heart belong to man”. We concurred that Proverbs 16:4 seems to imply God has a pre-creation plan fo...
2021-08-071h 05Conversations in CalvinismDoes “called” in 1 Corinthians 1:24 refer to an effectual call?In this episode, we concurred that “predestination”, in 1 Corinthians 2:7 refers to Christ, the cross and plan of salvation. We disconcurred that 1 Corinthians 1:24 refers to an effectual call. We concurred that “called” means more than just invited, like in the phrase “many are called but few are chosen”, because “called”, in 1 Corinthians seems exclusive to believers. We disconcurred that “called” has a group aspect as it seems to have in 1 Corinthians 1:9’s expression “called into the fellowship of His Son”. We disconcurred that the usage kletos in 1 Cor. 1:24 could mean convocation or assembly as it does in the Septuagint for Exodus 12:16 or Leviticus...
2021-06-291h 17Conversations in CalvinismWhat is God’s Natural Knowledge?This episode was about God’s middle knowledge, rather than a specific verse, although we did discuss Exodus 3:19, Deuteronomy 7:3-4 and 1 Kings 11:2, 9. Our primary point of disconcurrance was, if theistic causal determinism is true, and assuming God creates us and sets up the laws of nature such that secondary causes like our “strongest desires” or our “motives” determine our will in an analogous way to physical force like a rock breaking glass, would God’s knowledge of our voluntary actions in counterfactual circumstances be part of God’s natural knowledge? We also discussed Irenaeus’ comments that God knew Pharaoh wouldn’t believe...
2021-06-101h 46Conversations in CalvinismDoes the predestination of the crucifixion teach determinism?In this episode we discussed predestination in Acts 2:23, 3:18-20 and 4:28. Our main points of disconcurrence were on if 1) Christ death was predestined or both His death and the sinful acts involved, 2) if both is predestination the same as predetermined and 3) if so, does the predetermination of some things imply everything is predetermined?
2021-05-291h 32Conversations in CalvinismDoes Ephesians 1:11 teach exhaustive determinism?In this episode, we briefly discussed the Belgic Confession Article 24, which seems to teach faith precedes regeneration. Then we continued our discussion on Ephesians 1, focusing on the predestination language in Ephesians 1:11. We went overview of Arminian views on predestination (differences in the object of predestination (foreknowledge based or corporate) and differences in how predestination works (middle knowledge, will setting…). Then we started word studies on the NT usage of destine and predestination. We disconcurred on: 1) does God predestine who will believe, 2) does God predestine everything, and 3) is predestination the same as determinism?
2021-05-121h 29Conversations in CalvinismEphesians 1:4-5 - What does God chose us in Christ mean?We all agree God chose us in Christ, but what does that mean? Can a choice be neither unconditional nor random? Who is the 'us' given it was before creation? Is 'in Christ" used in reference to union with Christ or instrumentality? How can we be in Christ and then chosen to be holy? Dan and Turretinfan disconcur on these questions and more in this episode covering Ephesians 1:4-5.
2021-04-081h 31Conversations in CalvinismIs Regeneration before faith?What do you get when a Reformed Baptist (our guest Robert Wiesner) discusses the order of faith and regeneration and its relation to baptism with an Arminian Baptist (Dan) and a Reformed Presbyterian (Turretinfan)? Disconcurance all around! The Baptists disagreed with the Presbyterian on infant Baptism, seeing Baptism as an expression of faith. We all agreed that man is totally depraved and needs grace, but what does that grace look like? Robert and Dan disagreed with Turretinfan that regeneration precedes faith. The Robert and Turretinfan disagreed with Dan that grace is resistible, instead seeing an effectual call. There was som...
2021-03-141h 46Conversations in Calvinism2 Peter 3:9 - Must the Church Turn or Burn?In this episode, with our guest, David Louis, we discussed 2 Peter 3:9 – God is longsuffering towards you, not willing that any should perish, but all should come to repentance. We disconcurred that the "you" is the church Peter wrote to or the elect, including those not yet born. We disconcurred that the church needs to repent or perish. We disconcurred on if the phase “not willing that any should perish” is a general rule applied to this situation or if it should be restricted to the "you" Peter addresses. We disconcurred that God's long-suffering could include those who end up perishin...
2021-03-141h 56Conversations in CalvinismEphesians 2 - How do we avoid credit for salvation?We briefly revisited last episode and covered David Lewis's comments on John 6:46. Then we launched into Ephesians 2, where we agreed that the passage teaches total depravity, likely refers to original sin in verse 3 and that, while the grammar of verse 8 doesn't say faith is a gift, faith is in general a gift. We briefly touched on whether 'dead' implies a requirement for pre-faith regeneration and disconcurred of the implications of being made alive "in Christ". We disconcurred if we can reject the gift of faith or not. We agreed that salvation is by grace but disconcurred on how to av...
2021-02-241h 25Conversations in CalvinismDoes John 6 teach irresistible grace?Turretinfan and I discussed John 6. We agreed that John 6:44 teaches not just the lack of opportunity, but the natural inability to believe the gospel (i.e. total inability). We disconcurred that drawing or the Father’s teaching were effectual (John 6:44-45), and that faith rather than enablement is the gift of God in John 6:65 and that the giving of some to the Father is based in eternal election or in prior reception to the Father’s teaching through Moses and other means.
2021-02-111h 10Conversations in CalvinismDoes John 10:26 Teach Unconditional Election/Irresistible Grace?Turretinfan and I discussed John 10:26: “you do not believe because you are not my sheep”. I mapped out various non-Calvinist explanations, including, “faithful Jews”, inclusivism, and prevenient grace and then defend the prevenient grace view. The main points of disconcurrance were: 1) are sheep considered as “the elect” or rather does sheep being predisposed to follow make election irrelevant, 2) can sheep be considered as the elect, given they sometimes ignore Christ and follow false teachers before conversion, 3) is saying you are not my sheep a rebuke, 4) do verses 37-38 indicate some people resist the Father preparing them to believe the Son? We agreed...
2021-01-291h 47Conversations in CalvinismJohn 3:16 For God so loved the worldThe main points of disconcurrance were “whosover”, “world” and the lifting up of the bronze serpent. Regarding “whoever”, the disconcurrance was if it’s indefinite and a general offer of salvation to everyone, or not. Here we touch on James White’s rendering of “all the believing ones” compared to Bill Mounce’s article on “indefinite construction”. The most important disconcurrance was over the meaning of “world”. Regarding “world”, the disconcurrance was how world relates to people and if world includes non-elect people, such as the “light rejectors” in John 3:19. Regarding the “lifting up of the bronze serpent and the Son of Man, the disconcurrance was if the...
2021-01-181h 38Conversations in Calvinism1 Timothy 2:4-6 Who will have all men to be savedDan (Arminian) and Turretinfan (Calvinist) briefly review Dan's discussion with Leighton Flowers, then dig in to 1 Timothy 2:4:6. The main points of discucurrance were talking "all men" to mean everyone or not, does Christ's being the Mediator and ransom guarantee effectual mediation and freedom or not, should we pray for everyone and is the reference to testification related to preaching the gospel to everyone?
2021-01-181h 38Conversations in Calvinism1 Timothy 4:10 - Especially those that BelieveDan (Arminian) and Turretinfan (Calvinist) discuss 1 Tim 4:10, and briefly answer a question from the David Pallmann/Derick Murrell debate regarding foreknowledge and the atonement. The main points of disconcurrance on 1 Tim 4:10 were the meaning of "savior" and "especially".
2021-01-071h 44Conversations in CalvinismDoes 1 John 2:2 Teach Unlimited Atonement?Dan (Arminian) and Turretinfan (Calvinist) discuss 1 John 2:2 and unlimited atonement.
2021-01-012h 12