I think this guy is way too lenient on calvinism. They don't differ on "minor things", they completely change the gospel of Jesus Christ and it is absolutely heresy.
Paul was sure angry at the Judaizers teaching another gospel to the Galatians, and he was angry that they allowed themselves to be fooled by their heresy.
Thank you for making this video. I attend a church with solid doctrine, but sometimes I notice some calvinistic claims that I just can't swallow. This exposition of the scripture was very usefull.
You will find that they say the same things about the same passages (several hundred years of commentaries of course prove this). The problem is that the early Church taught those passages very differently. These guys came out of medieval Roman Catholicism, complete with the teachings of the scholastics.
@@brich2542 yeah! I have learned to manage the conversations with them by just asking questions that make them reflect on what they are saying... I'm not kind of willing to argue with them... sometimes it's like talking to JWs.
"we need to be careful about taking someone and disavowing someone's entire work in ministry because we disagree on some point"... God disagrees: "But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed... As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach *_any other gospel_* unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed." (Gal 1:8-9)
@@kevinkleinhenz6511 Glad you got out of that Calvinistic mindframe Calvinists try to force into Christianity! Yeah, Arminianism vs Calvinism is just one of many of the Calvinistic false dichotomies. To get even non-Calvinists confused so they can manipulate them into Calvinism. BOTH are unbiblical, both start with false pretenses and assumptions. The third option would to just be a Bible Believeing Christian.
Blessings brother on your clear teaching! You could be a little clearer though on what Jesus meant when he was referring to his "sheep". As I understand it, a sheep is simply a follower. We still use that analogy today when referring to some people. I don't believe that there needs to be a mystical or necessarily a spiritual meaning attached to this word. Keep up the teaching until the confusion surrounding this false doctrine is eliminated.
The original problems with Calvinism, for me, start with Augustine of Hippo who was himself a convert from Manicheanism, and in my opinion, was too fatalistic, and brought that determinism into the body. He went after Pelagius, rightly or wrongly, for being a heretic, and he wanted Pelagius basically dead. But the rest of the whole church defended Pelagius as a brother. This should tell us that the rest of the church agreed somewhat with Pelagius or at least did not think that this issue was worth the problems it causes. Augustine won on a technicality and Pelagius was sent into retirement on the Egyptian coast of the Mediterranean Sea, not a bad punishment. Nowadays it's popular to quote Augustine on sin from The Confessions, but I have always resented the fact that Augustine did not even know Greek, which is why the Eastern Orthodox don't respect Augustine or his total depravity doctrine. I am inclined to listen to William Craig on Molinism, as a third way with good textual support, but I have not made up my mind. Too much time has been spent on this nonsense. I live in Grand Rapids, and we have church split after church split over 16th century problems. I am so tired of Reformed people splitting over this issue.
the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.” (1 Cor. 2:14.)
Mr. Hutson, You talked about systematic theology, and if you understand something that is incorrect you have to go back and change that understanding or you will understand the whole incorrectly. I would supplement that In John 3:16 the word all is referring to the “believing ones” as a statement of fact and anywhere the word all is used about the atonement is referring to the “believing ones.” The question then would be, who can believe? It is said rightly that anyone COULD believe but not everyone will, hence why Jesus says that anyone coming through the door will be saved as a statement of fact, there is no implication of ability! There is a split between the pharisees in their beliefs while Jesus is teaching. Some believe and others do not. The same is true for the whole world, there are some that will and others that will not. I disagree that it is unlimited atonement in the sense that anyone has the ability to believe, hence the word is given to the world but only those that God enables will believe. You are assuming ability is being given all throughout your theology and yet all through scripture it only speaks of man being unable, blind, deaf, and dead.
I think he explained that the word “dead” means separated not “disabled”. We are “dead” to sin yet we still have the ability to sin. The church in Sardis was called “dead” yet He tells them they can come back alive through repentance. Total inability of the lost is not taught in scripture. (Read Gen.4:6-7) You are starting with a faulty premise which is the nature of fallen man. John 20:31-“But these things are written that you might believe that Jesus is the Christ the Son of God and that BELIEVING you might have life in His name.” Why would God make man able to believe historical truth, scientific truth, mathematical truth and able to believe all lies but then say “sorry you can’t believe my truth even after it was breathed out my Spirit and sent by my messengers”? Makes no sense at all. This is why Hutson says at the beginning “words matter”. 👍
You have to Believe in Him. You have to know you a sinner and need Him. Because every person on this earth will confess that Jesus is Lord. He hung on that cross, he paid the sacrificial price of atonement and overcame death. You got a chance, then submit to His grace and see who you are without him. Love like that has never been matched and never was.
Only if you don't count the soil which is part of the parable. Those who cultivate their soil in Christ are good soil, those who let the weeds grow is bad soil, those who are already rocky or packed soil cannot develop deep roots and will wither and die. Jesus did die for all, but not all accept the payment and condemn themselves.
I am an ex calvinist myself, but for me the real driver in TULIP is the U. Just study that once you admit U, all the rest becomes rationalistic dominoes.
I agree because the U equals the false doctrine of election and predestination which leads to the L which is the most disgusting blasphemous distinctive of TULIP in my opinion . I'm glad to hear that you've come out of it brother GOD bless you my friend .
@@lpcruz5661 you're correct my friend . I've witnessed it myself when the thought first comes to a mother's mind that all of her 4 children can't be so-called elect . It drove one of my loved ones into depression for a long time .
@@lpcruz5661 The mental issues is spot on, tragically. I've been seeing that all my life. But Jean Cauvin man in Geneva was a terribly dysfunctional, ultra narcissistic mega dictator. He applied his dark twisted heart to the Bible to form his own religion which mirrored his own messed up mentality.
I disagree slightly. I believe it all starts with the big “T” a faulty view of man’s condition post fall. Believing that man no longer has any ability to believe God’s Words or even receive His invitation (Total inability) is the recipe for the rest. Take away the T and it all crumbles.
According to Calvinism what of the people who are not chosen by God to be saved , are they responsible for their sins ? , being blind and deaf to the word from before their creation how can they be held responsible for what they do , how can they be judged ? .
Romans 1:20 [20] For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, God holds all men responsible for their refusal to acknowledge what He has shown them of Himself in His creation. Even those who have never had an opportunity to hear the gospel have received a clear witness about the existence and character of God-and have suppressed it. Romans 1:18 [18] For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, That’s why unbelievers are held responsible for their unbelief.
I´m so sorry to hear that. This is sadly done both ways and it´s very destructive. God has made His choice, to save everyone who believes in His Son and the sacrifice He made for us (Jh 3:16). Noone can take this from us. If we confess Jesus as Lord and believe in our hearts in His resurrection we are saved (Rom 10:9-10), and God´s Word on the matter weighs heavier than any man´s. Stand strong.
Try to be patient with your older brother. If being a Calvinist was a requirement to be saved, then nobody was saved before Augustine. Many of us are former calvinists, so there is a chance your brothers views will change. If he keeps pressuring you and you feel the need to respond to his proof texts there are some great resources out there to help people give a Biblical response to how Calvinists misuse scripture. Dr. Leighton Flowers has a lot of videos on youtube. His channel is Soteriology 101. Mike Winger has a few good resources on the topic, although it is not his focus. Both of these teachers are careful to not accuse Calvinists of being non-believers. There are some others out there who are not as charitable towards calvinists as we ought to be, but if you can navigate through some of that they still have some good content.
@@nathancjarrett I listen to Leighton Flowers he said he was into calvinist for 10 years or more my Brother even says that Adrian Rogers is a faults teacher he just want let me and my husband worship God I feel like we have to worship John Calvin
@@mariepybus894 yeah I still attend a Calvinist church because they are the only ones in my area that I know have not and will not embrace cultural Marxism. However, my Reformed brothers seem to elevate human teachers in ways I have not observed from non Calvinists. Sometimes I think to myself, I hope I can love Jesus as much as these folks love John MacArthur. But I try to keep my unhelpful comments to myself. I'm not sure who Adrian Rogers is. If your brother wants to dialogue with you about areas he sees you receiving false teaching, then he should be able to likewise listen to what you have to say about areas he is receiving false teaching. Ultimately there are many Calvinist believers joyfully serving the Lord and bringing others into discipleship. It's always worth while to try to help these brothers and sisters when we see error, but sometimes the Theological arguments aren't moving in a positive direction and it's best to serve Jesus without being upset with each other.
I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. John 10:9 Jesus died for our sins, and not just ours but the whole world. He is the way. When He died for all, He made salvation available to all. All who come to Him in faith are washed in His blood and given new identities.
@Mattissaved People are sent to hell as Gods ultimate righteous judgement. Rightly we all deserve Hell because God is Holy Holy Holy. We are born separated from God because of sin or the fall. He sent Christ to the world so that whoever believes on Him may have life. Romans 1:5 says that people traded Gods truth in for a lie. The one who rejects me and does not receive my words has a judge; the word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day. John 12:48
@@yuriytkachenko2997 I don’t think you’re understanding my question. I understand people are sent to hell “BECAUSE OF” Gods‘s righteous judgment. Yes we all deserve Hell. Yes “WHOSOEVER BELIEVES” may have life. Yes they traded Gods truth for a lie. Yes those who reject Jesus have a judge. But the video & you make a claim Jesus died “FOR EVEYBODY”…so Christ paid the penalty of all the sins of everyone, even the ones who reject his truth, even the ones who don’t come to him. So if Christ “PAID” FOR THEIR SINS ON THE CROSS”….WHAT ARE THEY SENT TO HELL TO “PAY” FOR ?
Calvinism is more than just a little different or disagreement, etc., with all due respect brother. I love all in Christ. This comment is a bit long, but of import. To begin with, probably, most Calvinists are infact saved. However, Calvinism is False from Genesis to Revelation, from top to bottom. Beginning with their foundational doctrines 1) their definition of Sovereign and 2) a Miticulous Determinism. Their other 7 doctrines, 3) a Secret will, 4-8 Tulip, and 9) a False Grace (used differently than Augustine's novel teaching of a 2 Grace for perseverance) they are teaching a false Gospel and worse. Their definition of Sovereign has mankind incapable of good or evil thoughts, words, or actions- it teaches that God decides and causes all good and evil making only a single sinner, God. God is "forced" under their doctrines to give new birth, birth of the heavenly Adam, Jesus Christ apart from Faith, this makes the Father, Lord Jesus, and the Holy Spirit liars, the only liars, i.e. sinners. These and the rest are "doctrines of demons" if there ever were any and Calvinists are clearly contradicting God's breathed completely. Now, look at what Jesus says about the Jewish leaders throughout the Gospels during the 69th week of years in Daniel 9 when Jesus was just addressing "only Israel" under the laws of Moses for their righteousness whom Jesus was "sent to" until he would be rejected and crucified/sacrificed for Israel's and all of Mankind's sin's and his blood is, then, of the entirely different covenant, which is including all in Mankind who obey the Gospel of the grace of God by faith not laws. Calvinism is as bad as it gets concerning false and deceptive doctrine, fed to the saved and unsaved (the only time lost is used of persons are those under a covenant as in the case of Israel as lost sheep, except where wrongly translated as the KJV at 2 Cor. 4:3) alike and the Calvinistic false teachers should be harshly rebuked. Elders, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and overseers are not right in trying to compare Calvinistic counterparts of the above as though they are our brothers who we share knowledge with, etc. and even rebuff believers they are addressing as though it is unbiblical to harshly rebuke Calvinistic, false teachers whose doctrine give no Gospel, and make Almighty God the only sinner, etc. Their evil teaching is unmitigated! By the way, if Leaders preaching and teaching the Bible understand the many clear differences between the Gospels and Epistles, the Gospels being accounts of Jesus Christ under and fulfilling (all righteousness) the specified Laws of Moses "sent only" to Israel as Jesus says, and specifically addressing "only Israel" under the laws of Moses for their righteousness, as when Jesus sends his disciples out in Matthew 10, compared to Jesus, in the Epistles, addressing the Body of Christ under Grace not law by the Holy Spirit and through the Lord's disciples, and all that obtains under Grace, including the Gospel of our salvation and our heavenly position - new birth in the heavenly Adam Jesus Christ, transferred into the kingdom of Heaven/God, which has yet to be setup on earth per Dan. 2:44 and is presently with God, seated in the heavenlies with Jesus Christ, citizenship in heaven, minds on things above, etc., then leaders: elders, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and others and including any and every believer, will be better able to know and understand the New Testament and be much more consistent with the Old Testament. The context will be much brighter, clearer to them. Unfortunately Calvinists and all other false and sound teachers obviously mix the Gospels and much of the Old Testament passages with the Epistles, causing incredible confusion, replete with seeming contradictions throughout the New Testament especially, within the Body of Christ across-the-board and the doctrinal lines are blurred, IPSO facto, great credulity whereby minds are fertile for receiving many deceptions. The usual today is shallow teaching in most all congregations and apathy for trying to reconcile most any teachings that are not clear like Calvinism by young and old alike. Most default simply to showing up, giving money under law (tithing), adding works to the Gospel even in the most conservative congregation (confessing sins, admitting one is a sinner, etc. + faith in Jesus Christ) and do not usually recognize FALSE DOCTRINES when they are being slipped in. Just think about some of the things you pointed out. You explained that words in English and Greek have different meanings. Why would you presume to explain such common knowledge of things when many listening are most likely not novices at reading, and studying scripture? Most who lecture against Calvinism, and all other cults or cult like sects, seldom ever acknowledge that the average congregation is shallow in teaching scripture, and at the same time presume to lecture or comment as though most are not knowledgeable of or have little understanding and discernment of scripture, and some, as in this case, lecture as though most are baby Christians. Those who leave Calvinism even Includ the idea that because some of the False teachers are brothers we need to be gentle, loving, etc., with them, which is in contradistinction to scripture, especially those passages addressing the Body of Christ under Grace not law in the Epistles. This presumes to rebuke believers who are basically sound in their doctrine and is an unkind thing to apply to them.
Amen! I've been commenting the same points on Leighton Flowers videos. They call all Calvinists "brothers" and "sisters" to be "nice" is their excuse. The issue is, yes, some Calvinists could have been saved before they got into Calvinism..., but Calvinism can NOT save! There is absolutely NO Gospel in Calvinism. I believe majority of Calvinists are not saved because they believe in a false God, Gospel and Jesus! Calling potential unsaved people "brothers and sisters in Christ" runs the danger of giving unsaved unbelievers false validation of their eternal salvation! Anyways, I am glad to see someone noticing just how serious that issue is! God bless 🙏 ❤️
Very well said and very well explained. I happened upon this video today and saw your comment. The “blenderizing” of law and grace is rampant. By the way, Calvinism is not always detected at first. We went to a church for over a year before TULIP was revealed. They started using the Westminster catechism in their teaching, which raised a BIG red flag to me! We left that church, even though the teaching of other things seemed “sound”. It was right before Covid hit and gave us time to dig into Calvinism. We never went back.
I agree with you completely because we do not share in the same type of worship because their worship in Calvinism is an unbiblical lie that distorts the gospel of CHRIST and blasphemes CHRIST as well , especially in passages like Mark 16 : 15 where CHRIST has told HIS apostles to offer salvation to EVERY CREATURE in the whole world through the preaching of the gospel . The calvinistic false doctrine of election and predestination when applied to this passage portrays CHRIST as a lying hypocrite offering salvation to those they claim HE has cursed to hell and has no intention of saving . You've explained it well my friend . GOD bless you .
Don't idolise a man, Spurgeon's words are not God breathed and even satan can appear as an angel of light. Corinthians 3:19 KJV - For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. 1 Corinthians 1:25 KJV - Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. Proverbs 12:23 KJV - A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Spurgeon saying so does not make it God's word, nor does it carry weight. Was Spurgeon perfect? Was he given special devine revelation? No, he did not, he was just a man with human faults and human failings. Do not put any human above scripture.
Sound arguments here. But when one says a double negative like “it don’t” so often it makes you look ignorant. It does not or it doesn’t is proper English.
I think he is employing this idiom as a colloquialism common among country lawyers, as a device to engage his immediate audience. I say this because he is a highly trained attorney and in a different video he suggested that he often gets the label country lawyer. Among independent churches, idioms and ruralisms are very common way to communicate lofty truth to farmers. Speakers do it as a cheap way of connecting with listeners. I am not making excuses for him, just my two cents.
From Genesis to Revelation the Word of God is full of teaching on false prophets and false doctrine, it is the largest bible study I have ever undertaken. If doctrine did not matter then there would not be so many warnings about it, Truth Act 5:32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him. Joh 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Joh 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 1Co 2:10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 1Co 2:11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 1Co 2:12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 1Co 2:13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 1Co 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 1Co 12:7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 1Jn 2:27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. Lies Pro 6:16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: Pro 6:17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, Pro 6:18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, Pro 6:19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. Pro 12:22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight Joh 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. Rev 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. False doctrine is lies, false prophets/teachers are liars it is just that simple. Because we have the availability of the Holy Ghost to guide us into all truth, if we do not allow the Holy Ghost to guide us then we will not make Heaven our home. Act 7:51 Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye. And there is the problem, people claiming to be Christians do not want the real truth, they want someone who will tell them the things they want to hear. And in that they resist the Holy Ghost.
Bless your heart ! I pray for you all of the time . I'm always in prayer for those who have been deceived by this false teaching to be delivered from it so they can realize THE TRUE NATURE OF GOD . THE GOD that loves all of HIS creation so much that HE HIMSELF came and lived and then layed HIS life down to be tortured to death and then arose from that death in order to save us from our sins and betrayal of HIM . THE CHRIST that tasted death for every man Hebrews 2 : 9 and has drawn all men to HIMSELF John 12 : 32 showing HIS grace that brings salvation to all men Titus 2 : 11 thus offering the free gift unto justification of life to all who were condemned by the judgement of Adams offense Romans 5 : 18 because HE IS the propitiation for our sin and not only our sins but the sins of the whole world 1 John 2 : 2 and whosoever believes in HIM should not perish but have everlasting life John 3 : 16. GOD bless you .
@@dwashington1333 Your reply helped me remember this (JC said it!): _"His lord said unto him, Well done, thou GOOD and faithful servant ..."_ - JESUS, Mat 25:21 Personally, I don't believe He 'flippantly chooses' His Verbiage ... ever; and that HIS are the best Words ... ever; there will be none better ...ever. Jesus chose to say "good" for a reason; more so, within a teaching/lesson/moment like this, using a parable even. I'm better now than before He saved me; it's good that I'm better so ... I'm good with that! 😜 But hey, that's just me. 😎
@John Bennett _"... we are obligated to try to put them right. "_ 👍 Deception of any sort is evil; it repulses me. I was steeped in it from childhood. (R.C. 🐂💩) Anything that could be deceptive has likely been used as such.
Jesus Christ lives to make intercession forever.
He intercedes for those He died, for the sheep that were given to Him by the father.
Solid Teaching..Hutson has a good way of communication. Thankye From Denver NC
I think this guy is way too lenient on calvinism. They don't differ on "minor things", they completely change the gospel of Jesus Christ and it is absolutely heresy.
Paul was sure angry at the Judaizers teaching another gospel to the Galatians, and he was angry that they allowed themselves to be fooled by their heresy.
Thank you for making this video. I attend a church with solid doctrine, but sometimes I notice some calvinistic claims that I just can't swallow. This exposition of the scripture was very usefull.
You will find that they say the same things about the same passages (several hundred years of commentaries of course prove this). The problem is that the early Church taught those passages very differently. These guys came out of medieval Roman Catholicism, complete with the teachings of the scholastics.
@@brich2542 yeah! I have learned to manage the conversations with them by just asking questions that make them reflect on what they are saying... I'm not kind of willing to argue with them... sometimes it's like talking to JWs.
"we need to be careful about taking someone and disavowing someone's entire work in ministry because we disagree on some point"...
God disagrees:
"But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed... As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach *_any other gospel_* unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed." (Gal 1:8-9)
Calvinism is not what that verse is speaking about. Soteriology is not a salvation issue
The only consistent Arminian is an open theist.
Arminianism is Calvinism light
@@eiontactics9056 FACTS! It took me over 20 years of serving the Lord before realizing I’m not an “Arminian” (Always knew I wasn’t a Calvinist)
@@kevinkleinhenz6511 Glad you got out of that Calvinistic mindframe Calvinists try to force into Christianity! Yeah, Arminianism vs Calvinism is just one of many of the Calvinistic false dichotomies. To get even non-Calvinists confused so they can manipulate them into Calvinism. BOTH are unbiblical, both start with false pretenses and assumptions. The third option would to just be a Bible Believeing Christian.
@@eiontactics9056 Labels are not the important thing, knowing Jesus loves all and died for all is important.
@@kevinkleinhenz6511 praise the name of Jesus!!!!!
Wooooow!!! God Bless you! I don't even know how to express, in words, my gratitude for this teaching!!!!
Good teaching - wish they placed the camera where you could see the slides 😕
Blessings brother on your clear teaching! You could be a little clearer though on what Jesus meant when he was referring to his "sheep". As I understand it, a sheep is simply a follower. We still use that analogy today when referring to some people. I don't believe that there needs to be a mystical or necessarily a spiritual meaning attached to this word. Keep up the teaching until the confusion surrounding this false doctrine is eliminated.
The original problems with Calvinism, for me, start with Augustine of Hippo who was himself a convert from Manicheanism, and in my opinion, was too fatalistic, and brought that determinism into the body. He went after Pelagius, rightly or wrongly, for being a heretic, and he wanted Pelagius basically dead. But the rest of the whole church defended Pelagius as a brother. This should tell us that the rest of the church agreed somewhat with Pelagius or at least did not think that this issue was worth the problems it causes. Augustine won on a technicality and Pelagius was sent into retirement on the Egyptian coast of the Mediterranean Sea, not a bad punishment. Nowadays it's popular to quote Augustine on sin from The Confessions, but I have always resented the fact that Augustine did not even know Greek, which is why the Eastern Orthodox don't respect Augustine or his total depravity doctrine. I am inclined to listen to William Craig on Molinism, as a third way with good textual support, but I have not made up my mind. Too much time has been spent on this nonsense. I live in Grand Rapids, and we have church split after church split over 16th century problems. I am so tired of Reformed people splitting over this issue.
Agree - It did not look like Augustine relieved himself of Manichaeanism. Luther during his later years shied away from Augustine.
Very solid teaching thank you.
the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.” (1 Cor. 2:14.)
Yes even Christians act like “Natural Men” the whole point of Paul’s rebuke to them. (3:1-3)
@@kevinkleinhenz6511 yes!!!
Mr. Hutson,
You talked about systematic theology, and if you understand something that is incorrect you have to go back and change that understanding or you will understand the whole incorrectly. I would supplement that In John 3:16 the word all is referring to the “believing ones” as a statement of fact and anywhere the word all is used about the atonement is referring to the “believing ones.” The question then would be, who can believe? It is said rightly that anyone COULD believe but not everyone will, hence why Jesus says that anyone coming through the door will be saved as a statement of fact, there is no implication of ability! There is a split between the pharisees in their beliefs while Jesus is teaching. Some believe and others do not. The same is true for the whole world, there are some that will and others that will not. I disagree that it is unlimited atonement in the sense that anyone has the ability to believe, hence the word is given to the world but only those that God enables will believe. You are assuming ability is being given all throughout your theology and yet all through scripture it only speaks of man being unable, blind, deaf, and dead.
I think he explained that the word “dead” means separated not “disabled”. We are “dead” to sin yet we still have the ability to sin. The church in Sardis was called “dead” yet He tells them they can come back alive through repentance. Total inability of the lost is not taught in scripture. (Read Gen.4:6-7) You are starting with a faulty premise which is the nature of fallen man. John 20:31-“But these things are written that you might believe that Jesus is the Christ the Son of God and that BELIEVING you might have life in His name.” Why would God make man able to believe historical truth, scientific truth, mathematical truth and able to believe all lies but then say “sorry you can’t believe my truth even after it was breathed out my Spirit and sent by my messengers”?
Makes no sense at all. This is why Hutson says at the beginning “words matter”. 👍
@@kevinkleinhenz6511 AMEN!!!!
If Jesus died for all the sins of all
the world then the parable of sower is absolute nonsense!
You have to Believe in Him.
You have to know you a sinner and need Him. Because every person on this earth will confess that Jesus is Lord.
He hung on that cross, he paid the sacrificial price of atonement and overcame death.
You got a chance, then submit to His grace and see who you are without him.
Love like that has never been matched and never was.
Only if you don't count the soil which is part of the parable. Those who cultivate their soil in Christ are good soil, those who let the weeds grow is bad soil, those who are already rocky or packed soil cannot develop deep roots and will wither and die. Jesus did die for all, but not all accept the payment and condemn themselves.
Is there any way to get the notes that are referenced in this talk?
Debate James White !
I am an ex calvinist myself, but for me the real driver in TULIP is the U. Just study that once you admit U, all the rest becomes rationalistic dominoes.
I agree because the U equals the false doctrine of election and predestination which leads to the L which is the most disgusting blasphemous distinctive of TULIP in my opinion . I'm glad to hear that you've come out of it brother GOD bless you my friend .
@@cecilspurlockjr.9421 Even Calvinists have no comfort, it is a recipe for mental health issues.
@@lpcruz5661 you're correct my friend . I've witnessed it myself when the thought first comes to a mother's mind that all of her 4 children can't be so-called elect . It drove one of my loved ones into depression for a long time .
@@lpcruz5661 The mental issues is spot on, tragically. I've been seeing that all my life. But Jean Cauvin man in Geneva was a terribly dysfunctional, ultra narcissistic mega dictator. He applied his dark twisted heart to the Bible to form his own religion which mirrored his own messed up mentality.
I disagree slightly. I believe it all starts with the big “T” a faulty view of man’s condition post fall. Believing that man no longer has any ability to believe God’s Words or even receive His invitation (Total inability) is the recipe for the rest. Take away the T and it all crumbles.
According to Calvinism what of the people who are not chosen by God to be saved , are they responsible for their sins ? , being blind and deaf to the word from before their creation how can they be held responsible for what they do , how can they be judged ? .
Romans 1:20
[20] For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,
God holds all men responsible for their refusal to acknowledge what He has shown them of Himself in His creation. Even those who have never had an opportunity to hear the gospel have received a clear witness about the existence and character of God-and have suppressed it.
Romans 1:18
[18] For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,
That’s why unbelievers are held responsible for their unbelief.
My oldest brother is a calvinist and he says that me and my husband and daughters aren’t christains we are christains
I´m so sorry to hear that.
This is sadly done both ways and it´s very destructive. God has made His choice, to save everyone who believes in His Son and the sacrifice He made for us (Jh 3:16).
Noone can take this from us. If we confess Jesus as Lord and believe in our hearts in His resurrection we are saved (Rom 10:9-10), and God´s Word on the matter weighs heavier than any man´s.
Stand strong.
Try to be patient with your older brother. If being a Calvinist was a requirement to be saved, then nobody was saved before Augustine. Many of us are former calvinists, so there is a chance your brothers views will change. If he keeps pressuring you and you feel the need to respond to his proof texts there are some great resources out there to help people give a Biblical response to how Calvinists misuse scripture. Dr. Leighton Flowers has a lot of videos on youtube. His channel is Soteriology 101. Mike Winger has a few good resources on the topic, although it is not his focus. Both of these teachers are careful to not accuse Calvinists of being non-believers. There are some others out there who are not as charitable towards calvinists as we ought to be, but if you can navigate through some of that they still have some good content.
Yep ! That sounds about right and very common and I'm sorry to hear that Calvinism has come between you and your loved one . GOD bless you .
@@nathancjarrett I listen to Leighton Flowers he said he was into calvinist for 10 years or more my Brother even says that Adrian Rogers is a faults teacher he just want let me and my husband worship God I feel like we have to worship John Calvin
@@mariepybus894 yeah I still attend a Calvinist church because they are the only ones in my area that I know have not and will not embrace cultural Marxism. However, my Reformed brothers seem to elevate human teachers in ways I have not observed from non Calvinists. Sometimes I think to myself, I hope I can love Jesus as much as these folks love John MacArthur. But I try to keep my unhelpful comments to myself. I'm not sure who Adrian Rogers is. If your brother wants to dialogue with you about areas he sees you receiving false teaching, then he should be able to likewise listen to what you have to say about areas he is receiving false teaching. Ultimately there are many Calvinist believers joyfully serving the Lord and bringing others into discipleship. It's always worth while to try to help these brothers and sisters when we see error, but sometimes the Theological arguments aren't moving in a positive direction and it's best to serve Jesus without being upset with each other.
Sound doctrine will abide any
Scrutiny from itching ears!
2tim4 v3.4
Thank you for this.
If Jesus died for everyone what are people sent to hell for ?
Arminians don't understand the atonement.
I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
John 10:9
Jesus died for our sins, and not just ours but the whole world.
He is the way. When He died for all, He made salvation available to all. All who come to Him in faith are washed in His blood and given new identities.
@@yuriytkachenko2997
That’s great Yuriy but again I ask if Jesus died for everyone what are people sent to Hell for ?
You didn’t answer my question.
@Mattissaved
People are sent to hell as Gods ultimate righteous judgement.
Rightly we all deserve Hell because God is Holy Holy Holy.
We are born separated from God because of sin or the fall.
He sent Christ to the world so that whoever believes on Him may have life.
Romans 1:5 says that people traded Gods truth in for a lie.
The one who rejects me and does not receive my words has a judge; the word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day.
John 12:48
@@yuriytkachenko2997
I don’t think you’re understanding my question.
I understand people are sent to hell “BECAUSE OF” Gods‘s righteous judgment.
Yes we all deserve Hell.
Yes “WHOSOEVER BELIEVES” may have life.
Yes they traded Gods truth for a lie.
Yes those who reject Jesus have a judge.
But the video & you make a claim Jesus died “FOR EVEYBODY”…so Christ paid the penalty of all the sins of everyone, even the ones who reject his truth, even the ones who don’t come to him. So if Christ “PAID” FOR THEIR SINS ON THE CROSS”….WHAT ARE THEY SENT TO HELL TO “PAY” FOR ?
Calvinism is more than just a little different or disagreement, etc., with all due respect brother. I love all in Christ. This comment is a bit long, but of import.
To begin with,
probably, most Calvinists are infact saved. However, Calvinism is False from Genesis to Revelation, from top to bottom.
Beginning with their foundational doctrines 1) their definition of Sovereign and 2) a Miticulous Determinism. Their other 7 doctrines, 3) a Secret will, 4-8 Tulip, and 9) a False Grace (used differently than Augustine's novel teaching of a 2 Grace for perseverance) they are teaching a false Gospel and worse. Their definition of Sovereign has mankind incapable of good or evil thoughts, words, or actions- it teaches that God decides and causes all good and evil making only a single sinner, God. God is "forced" under their doctrines to give new birth, birth of the heavenly Adam, Jesus Christ apart from Faith, this makes the Father, Lord Jesus, and the Holy Spirit liars, the only liars, i.e. sinners. These and the rest are "doctrines of demons" if there ever were any and Calvinists are clearly contradicting God's breathed completely.
Now, look at what Jesus says about the Jewish leaders throughout the Gospels during the 69th week of years in Daniel 9 when Jesus was just addressing "only Israel" under the laws of Moses for their righteousness whom Jesus was "sent to" until he would be rejected and crucified/sacrificed for Israel's and all of Mankind's sin's and his blood is, then, of the entirely different covenant, which is including all in Mankind who obey the Gospel of the grace of God by faith not laws.
Calvinism is as bad as it gets concerning false and deceptive doctrine, fed to the saved and unsaved (the only time lost is used of persons are those under a covenant as in the case of Israel as lost sheep, except where wrongly translated as the KJV at 2 Cor. 4:3) alike and the Calvinistic false teachers should be harshly rebuked.
Elders, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and overseers are not right in trying to compare Calvinistic counterparts of the above as though they are our brothers who we share knowledge with, etc. and even rebuff believers they are addressing as though it is unbiblical to harshly rebuke Calvinistic, false teachers whose doctrine give no Gospel, and make Almighty God the only sinner, etc. Their evil teaching is unmitigated!
By the way, if Leaders preaching and teaching the Bible understand the many clear differences between the Gospels and Epistles, the Gospels being accounts of Jesus Christ under and fulfilling (all righteousness) the specified Laws of Moses "sent only" to Israel as Jesus says, and specifically addressing "only Israel" under the laws of Moses for their righteousness, as when Jesus sends his disciples out in Matthew 10, compared to Jesus, in the Epistles, addressing the Body of Christ under Grace not law by the Holy Spirit and through the Lord's disciples, and all that obtains under Grace, including the Gospel of our salvation and our heavenly position - new birth in the heavenly Adam Jesus Christ, transferred into the kingdom of Heaven/God, which has yet to be setup on earth per Dan. 2:44 and is presently with God, seated in the heavenlies with Jesus Christ, citizenship in heaven, minds on things above, etc., then leaders: elders, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and others and including any and every believer, will be better able to know and understand the New Testament and be much more consistent with the Old Testament. The context will be much brighter, clearer to them.
Unfortunately Calvinists and all other false and sound teachers obviously mix the Gospels and much of the Old Testament passages with the Epistles, causing incredible confusion, replete with seeming contradictions throughout the New Testament especially, within the Body of Christ across-the-board and the doctrinal lines are blurred, IPSO facto, great credulity whereby minds are fertile for receiving many deceptions. The usual today is shallow teaching in most all congregations and apathy for trying to reconcile most any teachings that are not clear like Calvinism by young and old alike.
Most default simply to showing up, giving money under law (tithing), adding works to the Gospel even in the most conservative congregation (confessing sins, admitting one is a sinner, etc. + faith in Jesus Christ) and do not usually recognize FALSE DOCTRINES when they are being slipped in.
Just think about some of the things you pointed out. You explained that words in English and Greek have different meanings. Why would you presume to explain such common knowledge of things when many listening are most likely not novices at reading, and studying scripture?
Most who lecture against Calvinism, and all other cults or cult like sects, seldom ever acknowledge that the average congregation is shallow in teaching scripture, and at the same time presume to lecture or comment as though most are not knowledgeable of or have little understanding and discernment of scripture, and some, as in this case, lecture as though most are baby Christians.
Those who leave Calvinism even Includ the idea that because some of the False teachers are brothers we need to be gentle, loving, etc., with them, which is in contradistinction to scripture, especially those passages addressing the Body of Christ under Grace not law in the Epistles. This presumes to rebuke believers who are basically sound in their doctrine and is an unkind thing to apply to them.
Amen! I've been commenting the same points on Leighton Flowers videos. They call all Calvinists "brothers" and "sisters" to be "nice" is their excuse.
The issue is, yes, some Calvinists could have been saved before they got into Calvinism..., but Calvinism can NOT save! There is absolutely NO Gospel in Calvinism. I believe majority of Calvinists are not saved because they believe in a false God, Gospel and Jesus! Calling potential unsaved people "brothers and sisters in Christ" runs the danger of giving unsaved unbelievers false validation of their eternal salvation!
Anyways, I am glad to see someone noticing just how serious that issue is! God bless 🙏 ❤️
Very well said and very well explained. I happened upon this video today and saw your comment. The “blenderizing” of law and grace is rampant. By the way, Calvinism is not always detected at first. We went to a church for over a year before TULIP was revealed. They started using the Westminster catechism in their teaching, which raised a BIG red flag to me! We left that church, even though the teaching of other things seemed “sound”. It was right before Covid hit and gave us time to dig into Calvinism. We never went back.
I agree with you completely because we do not share in the same type of worship because their worship in Calvinism is an unbiblical lie that distorts the gospel of CHRIST and blasphemes CHRIST as well , especially in passages like Mark 16 : 15 where CHRIST has told HIS apostles to offer salvation to EVERY CREATURE in the whole world through the preaching of the gospel . The calvinistic false doctrine of election and predestination when applied to this passage portrays CHRIST as a lying hypocrite offering salvation to those they claim HE has cursed to hell and has no intention of saving . You've explained it well my friend .
GOD bless you .
Really? Maybe you havent read Romans 9
As Spurgeon says ~ Calvinism is Biblical Christianity. Anyone here know more than Spurgeon? I didn't think so
Don't idolise a man, Spurgeon's words are not God breathed and even satan can appear as an angel of light.
Corinthians 3:19 KJV - For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
1 Corinthians 1:25 KJV - Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Proverbs 12:23 KJV - A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
No man has perfect understanding, therefor all hold some false beliefs. Be a good Berean and figure out what is true.
Spurgeon saying so does not make it God's word, nor does it carry weight. Was Spurgeon perfect? Was he given special devine revelation? No, he did not, he was just a man with human faults and human failings. Do not put any human above scripture.
Sound arguments here. But when one says a double negative like “it don’t” so often it makes you look ignorant. It does not or it doesn’t is proper English.
I think he is employing this idiom as a colloquialism common among country lawyers, as a device to engage his immediate audience. I say this because he is a highly trained attorney and in a different video he suggested that he often gets the label country lawyer. Among independent churches, idioms and ruralisms are very common way to communicate lofty truth to farmers. Speakers do it as a cheap way of connecting with listeners. I am not making excuses for him, just my two cents.
From Genesis to Revelation the Word of God is full of teaching on false prophets and false doctrine, it is the largest bible study I have ever undertaken.
If doctrine did not matter then there would not be so many warnings about it,
Truth
Act 5:32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
Joh 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Joh 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
1Co 2:10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
1Co 2:11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
1Co 2:12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
1Co 2:13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
1Co 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
1Co 12:7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
1Jn 2:27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.
Lies
Pro 6:16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
Pro 6:17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
Pro 6:18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
Pro 6:19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
Pro 12:22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight
Joh 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
Rev 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
False doctrine is lies, false prophets/teachers are liars it is just that simple.
Because we have the availability of the Holy Ghost to guide us into all truth, if we do not allow the Holy Ghost to guide us then we will not make Heaven our home.
Act 7:51 Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye.
And there is the problem, people claiming to be Christians do not want the real truth, they want someone who will tell them the things they want to hear.
And in that they resist the Holy Ghost.
I am a Calvinist
Bless your heart ! I pray for you all of the time . I'm always in prayer for those who have been deceived by this false teaching to be delivered from it so they can realize THE TRUE NATURE OF GOD . THE GOD that loves all of HIS creation so much that HE HIMSELF came and lived and then layed HIS life down to be tortured to death and then arose from that death in order to save us from our sins and betrayal of HIM . THE CHRIST that tasted death for every man Hebrews 2 : 9 and has drawn all men to HIMSELF John 12 : 32 showing HIS grace that brings salvation to all men Titus 2 : 11 thus offering the free gift unto justification of life to all who were condemned by the judgement of Adams offense Romans 5 : 18 because HE IS the propitiation for our sin and not only our sins but the sins of the whole world 1 John 2 : 2 and whosoever believes in HIM should not perish but have everlasting life John 3 : 16. GOD bless you .
_Calvinism vs Arminianism_
@John Bennett😊
You can't be good, Christ's righteousness is imputed to us, he fulfilled the law, we are under grace
@@dwashington1333 Your reply helped me remember this (JC said it!):
_"His lord said unto him, Well done, thou GOOD and faithful servant ..."_ - JESUS, Mat 25:21
Personally, I don't believe He 'flippantly chooses' His Verbiage ... ever;
and that HIS are the best Words ... ever;
there will be none better ...ever.
Jesus chose to say "good" for a reason; more so, within a teaching/lesson/moment like this, using a parable even.
I'm better now than before He saved me; it's good that I'm better so ... I'm good with that! 😜
But hey, that's just me. 😎
@John Bennett "Calvinistic crap"
@John Bennett _"... we are obligated to try to put them right. "_ 👍
Deception of any sort is evil; it repulses me. I was steeped in it from childhood. (R.C. 🐂💩)
Anything that could be deceptive has likely been used as such.