"If Calvinism Is True, Why Evangelize?"

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Does Calvinism undermine evangelism? In this clip, we discuss one of the biggest practical concerns with Calvinistic theology: if God has already predetermined who will be saved, and if the elect will certainly be regenerated and brought to faith, then what exactly is the urgency of evangelism? We also talk about why Calvinists often criticize altar calls, evangelistic appeals, persuasion, and telling people that Jesus loves them — even though their own theology says God ordains both the ends and the means. The conversation gets into regeneration before faith, the sincerity of the gospel offer, human responsibility, and why Provisionists believe the biblical call to “believe on the Lord Jesus Christ” is a real and meaningful appeal. This is not just an abstract theological debate. It goes straight to the heart of the gospel invitation. Check out the full video here: https://youtu.be/II6x0bPCcjo?si=lHzf0M9-EtI1s8cY Check out Daniel's channels here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzmr2V8PqdTh9DytBgoDLkQ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7qH-uzX0yfgfZ9oOO6oE1w Timestamp: 0:00 — Why determinism is the heart of the debate 0:37 — Does Calvinism disincentivize evangelism? 1:40 — What is the gospel appeal under Calvinism? 2:13 — Hyper-Calvinism and its logical implications 2:50 — Why persuasion seems unnecessary on Calvinism 4:03 — Why Calvinists criticize altar calls 5:02 — False assurance and manipulative evangelism 6:56 — Regeneration before faith explained 7:59 — Faith comes by hearing, not regeneration 8:52 — Why Provisionism preserves human responsibility 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/ #Calvinism #Provisionism #Evangelism

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• Evangelism