Sovereignty De-Calvinized

Published 2019-10-03
Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Evangelism and Apologetics for Texas Baptists, interacts with a message by Dr. John Piper to contrast the Calvinistic definition of "sovereignty" with that of the Provisionist/Traditionalist.

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All Comments (21)
  • @HG-kn3hb
    When there is a contradiction, it is so easy to use the word 'mystery' to stop further questions.
  • @thumper5832
    Whitfield and Wesley vehemently disagreed with each other yet stayed friends their whole lives. THAT'S a miracle.
  • Great video. The Calvinist doctrine grieved my spirit and to hear this helps me understand the lunacy of such belief systems.
  • @user-kw8ff9ne8l
    So when a rape victim comes to a calvinist pastor he will say"Take it easy,it was gods will"
  • @AlanaL3
    I am grateful for this too, but I really need prayer. I’ve never been in a position like this before. I’ve been a Calvinist for 17 years and I totally have had my eyes opened, but I am still so confused. I feel like I’m re-learning everything, wondering what I still believe because it was right, don’t believe anymore, I feel like I’m in the twilight zone!! All I hear out of everyone’s mouth is the word “sovereignty” all the time! How did I not notice before? It’s all my friends, church family, small group, pastors say. And yes, i know and believe god is sovereign, but my definition has changed. This video was very helpful...I feel discouraged about it tonight. Other days I’m excited and want to yell it from the mountain top. I wish I had someone to talk to like a pastor. I am totally submerged in Calvinism. I loooove my pastors and church, just don’t want to talk to them about it. At least not yet...it’ll just make me feel more alone. I need to feel like I’m not alone.
  • Thank you so much! I don’t accept calvinism’s definitions at all. They’re wrong right out of the gate.
  • 5:31🔥 The Tozer definition of the Sovereignty of God is so apt! Especially the latter part. Wow
  • This really helped me understand that this word does not mean the same thing to everyone who is using it. Context is really important!
  • @eswn1816
    Biblically accurate, informative and beautifully presented. 🙏
  • @mayanzeyimana
    I am so grateful for this ministry!!! My heart is filled with awe for God everytime you teach about His nature. May bless you and expand this ministry. It is truly a breath of fresh air in such a hostile time. The truth is being attacked from outside and within and many people are scared to admit that they are struggling inwardly. Everytime I watch one these videos, my hope in God is renewed but I am also challenged; He has trusted me with free-will and He is a just Judge. I am challenged to consider how I treat those He has created; if He respects their freewill, so should I.
  • Same, calvinism grieved my spirit. Then when i found sites like yours and books by Troy J. Edwards it set me free from this understanding of God that to me never seemed just and brought me to the realization of gow great, merciful, and loving my God is.
  • @koineg4971
    This video is so important!! I believe this is at the heart of the problem with Calvinism. Thanks Leighton!
  • @canicas7
    Wow thank you!! I have been waiting for you to post on this key word that is so misunderstood and mistaught among Christians today. I have been so grieved by this teaching for so long but so thankful for this correction on what God's Sovereignty truly vs our free will. May all praise go to God for how He exercises His sovereignty in such a beautiful way in which He is so powerful that He gives us the ability to choose for ourselves and be responsible for our actions even as He works to influence us for good all the time.
  • @robk268
    Wonderful video, I thank the Lord for this ministry! I was under Calvinism for more than a decade, this channel was used by our Lord to undo much of the flawed beliefs of our Lord's character through a Calvinist view of His nature. Love >sovereignty. I continue to be so blessed and healed through the teachings that come out through this ministry, thankyou Dr Flowers and all who are involved for all you are doing it has made such a difference to me and my family (as I'm teaching it to my 5 children, so it's affecting the next generation too) Shalom and blessings Rob and family 🇦🇺
  • I enjoyed this presentation the most of all your other works I have seen. Your arguments were well presented and illustrated, making it very easy for me to understand the point you were stating. Great work, I wish you will do more of these in your other presentations. God bless you.
  • @jdude7650
    God's greatest attribute is Love as demonstrated at the Cross of Christ!
  • @0987__
    I’ve been very confused and discouraged. This has really helped me see how stupid Calvinism is. I’m sorry but it truly is crazy, I think I can confidently say that now.
  • @jeffedwards8195
    Thank you Dr Flowers for another excellent, coherent explanation of the logical inconsistencies of Calvinism. Your presentations are clear and challenging, but made in a caring, non-threatening manner, and I'm sure I'm not the only person who appreciates this. I particularly value the fact that in making your arguments you quote directly from both Calvin and leading contemporary Calvinists. It is good to know there is an alternative way of interpreting scripture in regards to God's sovereignty and His plan of salvation that makes sense and is founded on Biblical doctrine. With love and thanks from Cornwall, UK.
  • Amen. Well said. God bless you as you expose the diabolical doctrine of Calvinism and promote the good news that God is not willing for any to perish, but wishes for all to be saved. Thank you.