Calvinists Always Use This Verse… But It Doesn’t Say What They Think

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Calvinists frequently point to Romans 8:7–8 as proof that unbelievers are incapable of placing faith in Christ. But is that actually what Paul is saying? In this clip, Leighton Flowers breaks down the real contrast in Romans 8—and exposes the assumptions Calvinists read into the text. 🔎 This isn't about denying the power of sin—it's about letting Scripture speak for itself. Check out the full video on @AKRichardson's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7Btn6bn-YU&t=1911s 👇 Timestamps: 00:00 – Why Romans 8 doesn’t prove Calvinism 00:28 – “The flesh cannot please God”… what does that really mean? 01:26 – The contrast Paul is actually making 02:20 – Can hostility toward God prevent repentance? 03:35 – Calvinists go beyond what the text actually says 04:30 – Galatians 3: You receive the Spirit by faith 05:38 – We all bring assumptions to the text—are yours biblical? 06:47 – Peter sets his mind on the flesh (same Greek word) 08:20 – 1 Corinthians 2:14 and carnal Christians 09:35 – Faith comes from God… but is it effectually given? 📚 Want more? Visit Soteriology101.com for deeper dives into Romans 8 and other misunderstood texts. To get your copy of Dr. Flowers new 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

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