Calvinists Keep Confusing These Two Things

Most debates about Calvinism go in circles because they begin with the wrong assumption. In this episode, Leighton Flowers explains why the debate changes once you separate man's responsibility to respond from God's choice to save. Using his memorable "two pies" illustration, he argues that many Calvinist arguments conflate two completely different questions. Topics covered: Why many people reject Calvinism The "Two Pies" illustration Does faith contribute to salvation? God's choice vs. man's response The Prodigal Son and salvation Why persuasion still matters in evangelism Common logical fallacies in Calvinist arguments If you've wrestled with Calvinism, Provisionism, Arminianism, or the doctrine of salvation, this discussion offers a fresh framework for understanding the debate. 👍 Like this video if it helped you. 📩 Subscribe for more biblical discussions. 💬 What do you think of the "Two Pies" illustration? Full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayJv3ti8K58 Timestamps: 0:00–0:43 — The Calvinist Answer Undermines Itself 0:43–1:13 — God Ordained This Broadcast? 1:13–1:58 — "I Guess I'm a Calvinist Then..." 1:58–3:05 — Calvinism's Confusing Conflation Explained 3:05–4:27 — The Two-Pie Illustration Changes Everything 4:27–6:13 — Untangling Calvinism's Fishing-Line Theology 6:13–7:35 — Did We Choose Christ, or Did Christ Choose Us? 7:45–8:36 — Persuasion Isn't Salvation 8:36–9:04 — The Bible Commands Persuasion 9:04–9:22 — The Root of the Calvinist Conflation Get your copy of Dr. Flowers new children’s book, LOVE CHOOSES, go here: https:// loom.ly/8I1BNFg To get your copy of Dr. Flowers book, Drawn By Jesus, go here: https://a.co/d/6s767Ey To SUPPORT this broadcast, please click here: https://soteriology101.com/support/ Subscribe to the Soteriology 101 Newsletter here: www.soteriology101.com/newsletter Is Calvinism all Leighton talks about? https://soteriology101.com/2017/09/22/is-calvinism-all-you-talk-about/ DOWNLOAD OUR APP: LINK FOR ANDROIDS: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... LINK FOR APPLE: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/soterio... Go to www.ridgemax.co for all you software development needs! Show them some love for their support of Soteriology101!!! To ORDER Dr. Flowers Curriculum “Tiptoeing Through Tulip,” please click here: https://soteriology101.com/shop/ To listen to the audio only, be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or one of the other podcast players found here: https://soteriology101.com/home/ For more about Traditionalism (or Provisionism), please visit www.soteriology101.com Dr. Flowers’ book, “The Potter’s Promise,” can be found here: https://a.co/d/iLKpahj Dr. Flowers’ book, “God’s Provision for All” can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Provision... To engage with other believers cordially join our Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1806702... For updates and news, follow us at: www.facebook/Soteriology101 Or @soteriology101 on Twitter Please SHARE on Facebook and Twitter and help spread the word! To learn more about other ministries and teachings from Dr. Flowers, go here: https://soteriology101.com/2017/09/22... To become a Patreon supporter or make a one-time donation: https://soteriology101.com/support/ #LeightonFlowers #Calvinism #Theology