"Maybe I’m Not Chosen" – How Calvinism Can Push People Away from Christianity

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In this video, Dr. Leighton Flowers exposes the heartbreaking and often overlooked impact of Calvinist theology, especially the doctrine of Total Depravity, on real people’s faith journeys. From testimonies of former Calvinists who walked away from Christianity to a deep biblical response from a Provisionist perspective, this episode challenges the claim that humans are born spiritually incapable of believing the gospel. We walk through the “T” in TULIP — Total Depravity — and how it differs drastically between Calvinism and Provisionism. Are we really born in such a corrupt state that we cannot even want to believe the gospel unless God irresistibly regenerates us? Or does the Bible affirm free will, personal responsibility, and God's universal love? ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – "Maybe I’m not chosen": Real stories from ex-Calvinists 00:15 – What is Total Depravity? Calvinist vs. Provisionist definitions 00:51 – TULIP explained: Radical Inability vs. Human Responsibility 02:22 – Is it just to judge someone born unable to believe? 03:36 – Why children respond to the gospel: Are we really born hardened? 05:26 – Yes, all have sinned — but does that mean we're unable to believe? 06:09 – The rope illustration: Faith, works, and trusting Jesus 07:39 – Giving God credit without making Him the cause of unbelief 08:06 – The emotional cost of Calvinism: “Maybe God doesn’t love me” 08:44 – Why God’s grace includes real choice and responsibility KEY TOPICS COVERED: Total Depravity from a Calvinist and Provisionist view The emotional and spiritual damage caused by deterministic theology Misconceptions about Romans 3 and human inability Why free will matters in salvation How Calvinism can lead some to believe they’re not loved or chosen by God The difference between being born blind vs. closing your eyes to truth Scriptural warnings about hardening your heart SCRIPTURES REFERENCED: Romans 3 Hebrews 3–4 Genesis (The Fall of Adam) The Parable of the Prodigal Son Jesus and the Little Children JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Have you wrestled with Calvinism? Do you believe God gives everyone the opportunity to respond to the gospel? Share your story in the comments below — we’d love to hear from you. SUBSCRIBE for more in-depth content on theology, faith, and biblical truth from a Provisionist perspective. 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/ #Calvinism #TotalDepravity #Provisionism #FreeWill #TULIP #ChristianTheology #ExCalvinist #Predestination #DoctrinesOfGrace #Salvation #IrresistibleGrace #Election #Gospel #BiblicalTruth #ChristianTestimony

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