I have been taught about Calvinist for long time. I used to critic my own beliefs in Calvinist theology (longing for the truth) and I can see many inconsistencies in my own doctrine. From the moment I started to listen Mr Craig, all my doubts about many things and the truth unravel. The best thing about this man is his teachings are always coherent, biblical, theological, logical and philosophically consistent.
I'm learning things I didn't even know, that I didn't previously know LOL! Thanks for going through the various views on this deep subject. These are great videos that Calvinists AND non-Calvinists could learn from!
If you accept a gift, that doesn't mean you've actively done any work. You simply accept the gift, you accept God's offer to work through you. If you do not accept a gift, it obviously does not have any meaning to you. It shows you do not want it. You are offered grace from God at any time, all you have to do is accept it. The prodigal son accepted the grace of his father. He had not done any work, but simply allowed his father to help him.
"“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing."- Jesus in Matthew 23:37
Question Dr Craig, Where in Scripture is God's Grace categorized as being Prevenient, isn't the fact that God is Gracious {Unmerited Favor} good enough or do we really need to Agree with the Catholic system {leading so many astray} by creating variations of Grace that Scripture doesn't support. Thank You for all you do.
"Prevenient" just means "comes before." So, prevenient grace is grace that comes before salvation through faith. This is exactly what we see in John 6:44, where Jesus proclaims that no one can come to him unless the Father draws them. This drawing is a grace, for it is unmerited favor for God to draw sinners to himself. So, the concept of prevenient grace is biblical, whether or not Catholics affirm it. - RF Admin
Dr. Craig, some of your Academic books are way too pricey! I wish I could afford to buy some of your books on the Theory Of Time, but unfortunately, I don't make enough money to pay $475 for a 300-page paperback book. It's interesting how many of the books written by atheists are not as expensive as the ones written by theists. I'm not blaming you, but your publisher is horrible.
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So good
I have been taught about Calvinist for long time. I used to critic my own beliefs in Calvinist theology (longing for the truth) and I can see many inconsistencies in my own doctrine. From the moment I started to listen Mr Craig, all my doubts about many things and the truth unravel. The best thing about this man is his teachings are always coherent, biblical, theological, logical and philosophically consistent.
Awesome video and explanation. Thank you Dr. Craig! 🙏🏽
I'm learning things I didn't even know, that I didn't previously know LOL! Thanks for going through the various views on this deep subject. These are great videos that Calvinists AND non-Calvinists could learn from!
Wonderfully said, Dr. Craig!!
This video is brilliant
Thank you Dr Craig. This series is wonderful. 🙏😊
regardless of the position you have on the matter, can we all just agree that Mr Craig is a great thinker and explains the positions very well?
we can perform good works because we are saved...good works spring from salvation so they couldn't merit salvation. thanks for this teaching 👍
Yes, Stephanie! We are saved UNTO good works! Not BY good works.
excellent work, congratulations and God bless you
Great teaching Dr. Craig! Thank you brother and God bless you too 🙂
I believe in perseverance context in salvation. Faith until the end.
If you accept a gift, that doesn't mean you've actively done any work. You simply accept the gift, you accept God's offer to work through you. If you do not accept a gift, it obviously does not have any meaning to you. It shows you do not want it. You are offered grace from God at any time, all you have to do is accept it.
The prodigal son accepted the grace of his father. He had not done any work, but simply allowed his father to help him.
Interesting analogy, Brando!
Exactly!
"“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing."- Jesus in Matthew 23:37
Question Dr Craig, Where in Scripture is God's Grace categorized as being Prevenient, isn't the fact that God is Gracious {Unmerited Favor} good enough or do we really need to Agree with the Catholic system {leading so many astray} by creating variations of Grace that Scripture doesn't support. Thank You for all you do.
"Prevenient" just means "comes before." So, prevenient grace is grace that comes before salvation through faith. This is exactly what we see in John 6:44, where Jesus proclaims that no one can come to him unless the Father draws them. This drawing is a grace, for it is unmerited favor for God to draw sinners to himself. So, the concept of prevenient grace is biblical, whether or not Catholics affirm it. - RF Admin
You should response to hamza tzortzis in a live discussion
God doesn't want anyone to sin.
Unbelief in God is sin.
Therefore, God wants for everyone to believe in Him.
Dr. Craig, some of your Academic books are way too pricey! I wish I could afford to buy some of your books on the Theory Of Time, but unfortunately, I don't make enough money to pay $475 for a 300-page paperback book. It's interesting how many of the books written by atheists are not as expensive as the ones written by theists. I'm not blaming you, but your publisher is horrible.
Yeah maybe it's a college book, they're way too expensive