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The Calvinist Conspiracy
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- Опубліковано 27 гру 2019
- This book exposes many flaws in the Calvinist theology. Multitudes today need to rethink their position on Calvinism. Learn the Bible view. Gross dishonesty runs throughout John Calvin's famous (actually infamous) writings. His highly lauded book, "Institutes of the Christian Religion" is full of lies and inconsistencies. That book would be more appropriately titled, "The Destruction of the Christian Faith." Calvin deliberately altered Bible word meanings to fit his theology. Calvin would grossly misinterpret certain Bible words and verses, and then accuse others of heresy by disagreeing with him. He said over and over that his interpretation was the correct one. But, the Bible actually forbids any interpretation of the Bible. The Bible interprets itself. Calvin popularized the false concept of Cessationism--the unbiblical concept that divine healing was for the first generation of Christians only, and not for today. In fact, Calvin taught that God makes people sick, whereas the Bible plainly teaches that Jesus healed all who were oppressed by the devil. Calvin indirectly accused even God of lying. John Calvin adamantly claimed that names could not be deleted from the Book of Life, whereas the Bible contains at least 5 passages teaching plainly that names of the saved can be blotted out of the Book of Life. John Calvin was the devil's mouth piece. Calvin knew nothing about the true Gospel message. All of Calvinism is a theological farce. Calvin's predestination doctrine is nothing like actual Bible Predestination. Calvin's view on God's Sovereignty was not biblical at all. He totally misunderstood the biblical teaching on sovereignty.
Paul tells us in Romans: 14 What shall we say then? Is there injustice on God's part? By no means!
15 For he says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion."
16 So then it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy.
17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, "For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I might show my power in you, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth."
18 So then he has mercy on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills.
19 You will say to me then, "Why does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?"
20 But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, "Why have you made me like this?"
21 Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use?
My guess: pasting verses is meant to imply that the Calvinistic assumptions superimposed on the passage are valid. Every Calvinist supposed proof text, when examined in context, offers alternative and better explanations involving an all-loving God.
Verse 18 speaks of hardening. This makes no sense with the Calvinistic assumption of reprobation. Why harden someone if it was already determined in eternity past that they would be denied the gnostic spark of regenerating irresistible grace to cause them to be in a right relationship? "If today ye hear His voice, harden not your hearts" is another hardening verse that reveals Calvinism's incoherence. If the elect hear His voice, they'll respond positively. If the non-elect hear his voice, they have already been excluded from God's love and grace and will not respond positively.
As for the potter/clay analogy, which an Israelite would quickly connect with Jeremiah 18, the Scriptures are clear that if you are a vessel of dishonor, it is God's will that you repent and get right with the Lord so as to become a vessel to honor. Jeremiah 18:
"Behold, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel. At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy it;
If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them."
Also 2 Tim 2: 20,21 - "But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work."
He kind of ignores this passage because it so explicitly rejects the way he views God in his head. It’s truly sad that some “christians” change God to act how they want them to instead of changing their life/worldview to match Gods. If he is truly searching for Truth he will eventually have to come to terms with this passage as well as others that say this exact thing.
@@hunteraxtell2791 , It is incredibly strange to me how Christians reject scripture that doesn’t fit their personal beliefs in and about God. We know, as Christians, that there are some of God’s given truths that seemingly cause paradoxes or contradictions but we know they are not contradictions. They are simply things we do not understand and probably will not and cannot understand. Until we get to Heaven. For instance Jesus is all man and all God. God is one yet he is three. The Holy Spirit lives our Christian life yet we live our Christian life. Etc.. etc.. We do not argue that these things aren’t true because we cannot reconcile them with our fallible human understanding..but when it comes to the clearly taught doctrine of God’s sovereign election there are some who reject it and attack those of us who accept it’s truth and teach it. I believe it as Charles Spurgeon said: The doctrine of Gods sovereign election and human free will are parallel lines and ,while we do not know where they meet, we know that they do meet. Somewhere in eternity. People who do not accept the Biblical truth of sovereign election not only rob themselves of the beautiful sanctification that comes through accepting it and the incredible humility it gives us but they attempt to rob God of his sovereignty and to put it onto men..I gently ask my brothers and sisters who read this to consider what I’m saying. That both the doctrine of Gods sovereign election and human free will are both true and that, while we cannot understand where these truths meet, just as with Jesus being all man and all God, they do meet. In Glory! God bless you all.
@@shawnglass108 its not that hard! We are spiritually dead until God makes us alive spiritually to hear the gospel. We then decide if we are going to obey our carnal nature or our spiritual ability to walk in the holy spirit. Before we are made alive or born again we have freewill but only in our carnal nature but when we are made spiritually alive we can choose to obey the carnal or yield to the spirit.
This passage has absolutely nothing to do with salvation. This passage is speaking of the nation of Israel. It is not even speaking of gentiles. It is completely miss used and miss interpreted and misapplied by Calvinist. It is used to support their evil belief that Their “god” does not show mercy on everyone and dictates who will be saved and who will not.
I am not a Calvinist. I am someone who believes in God and his word. And his word says all the Father has given me shall come to me. It also says Jesus saw the travail of his soul and was satisfied. Mankind is dead and cannot make themselves alive. Ephesians 2:1.. We all deserve hell but God in His mercy has rescued some of for reasons known only to Him.
Everything you just said here proves that you are definitely a Calvinist. If you will actually get my book, and actually read it, you will see from hundreds of Scriptures that Jesus died FOR ALL, and made salvation available TO ALL--not just some He arbitrarily chose to save and arbitrarily doomed everyone else, regardless of their character or decisions! I rewrote that book you referred to, and made it written better, and more economical. I had rather you get that one. Same basic material, but written better. Why do you Calvinists always try to put words in the mouths of those who expose the demonic nature of Calvinism? I never said we could save ourselves! But, we do have to ACCEPT Christ as our Savior. GOD DID GIVE US A FREE WILL, despite what the liar John Calvin taught. John Calvin was either a total dummy regarding the Scriptures, or he was a deliberate deceiver. Either one disqualified him as a Bible teacher!
One more thing here: If you really believe our salvation is ALL UP TO GOD, and we have nothing to do with getting saved, why do you get so upset at my questioning your self-made doctrines? If you are right, there is nothing I can do to change it anyway. Your rage reveals to me that deep down you still have doubts about whether you are right. Think about it--if you are capable of thinking on your own. When you stand before God, John Calvin will not be there to defend you, and admit that his theology was not the truth. You have to decide now! Are you too stubborn to look into it with an honest mind?
Sir I’m sorry but you are being overly aggressive towards a comment that has none in it. He stated his opinion and your comment back to him is filled with anger.
You say to him
“Your rage reveals to me that deep down you still have doubts if you’re right”
“Are you too stubborn to look into it with an honest mind?”
Sir I’m sorry this is out of line.
And you’re being needlessly aggressive to one who professes the same name you do.
I will be praying for you.
@@biblereality1621 edit: forgot to tag you.
@@AndrewHenderson23 Whoever pushes Calvinism is leading people into trusting in a theology that cannot save them. And you think I am being cruel? Only God's Word--His real Word--can save; and people need to know that True Gospel so they can believe the truth and be saved. Sounds like you are one of those who fuss on people who tell the truth, and say nothing to bash the lies of John Calvin. So you need to figure out which side you are on--SIR!
so with your point of view, my actions don't matter, because either God saved me or didn't save me, and nothing I can do will change his mind, so WHY ARE YOU HERE PREACHING??? nothing you say can change his will either, because His reasons are His own.
You are making man Co redemtrix. Calvin ism teaches salvation is the Work of God ALONE. You are wrong sir
If God is the sole player in salvation, then He is a monster for arbitrarily sending people to Hell. I know what Calvinism teaches, so you are the wrong one.
@@biblereality1621
Satan (👹) LOVES
You... Oh well - YOU
and Satan will spend
A LOT of time with each other (not together) after YOUR Physical Death... and That is Sad... so sad...
Hopefully YOU and Satan will seperate before your physical life ends... - But for NOW - Satan loves YOU.. 💏 ..
@@hr2r805 ...So if you believe in Calvanism you're basically saying God predestined him to be with Satan...What a dumb doctrine Calvanism is.
@@biblereality1621 I don‘t think you understood calvinism. This is a good lecture on the first point, they aren‘t that long: ua-cam.com/video/RvUpyxnqAow/v-deo.html
Calvinism assigns God as the author of sin, and claims that He desires us to sin, and desires for most of us to occupy Hell. It is illogical and unbiblical.
You need to stop thinking that Calvinist god and Biblical God is the same. CALVINIST are not saved people, they need to get out
@@TheEngineer19 Jesus says he knows his sheep as a contrast to Matthew 7:23 where he says "I never knew you" to those who are merely professors, but not possessors of Christ. Christ alone judges who are his, not YOU or anybody else. Choose your words more carefully, for all our words will be judged and these are very unloving words, based only on your opinion of how things are. Read 1 Cor. 13 Jesus says, what's in the heart will come out of the mouth, so be more concerned about your own heart condition, and let Christ judge his people, for he alone can and will do it. See Jer. 17:9 If you want to test your heart's condition, give a read of John Flavel's book, 'Keeping The Heart', for it will humble you if you are honest about yourself. You may be able to read it online for free. Make sure YOU are in Christ, never mind if Calvinists are or not. We are all so busy pointing fingers instead of examining ourselves to see if WE are in the faith. For those who have an ear, let them hear.
@@gordoncrawley5826 what was the reason Jesus told them.. What have they presented to Christ instead.. The JESUS of the Bible WILLS/DESIRE all men to be saved.. CALVINIST JESUS DO NOT.. The Jesus of the Bible self-sacrifice love for all.. THE CALVINIST DO NOT, limited atonement.. the Jesus of the Bible has no pleasure for the dead of the wicked.. THE CALVINIST WILL HAVE PLEASURE in putting UNSELECTED man to hell and calls this GLORIOUS ELECTION...The Jesus of the Bible FORBIDS sin(read Leviticus, lots of references)... Calvinist God, created sin, rape, holocaust, war, murder all for his glory(calvinist white said this).. TOTALLY NOT THE SAME GOD..
This is faith in vain. They BEHOLD that light, but NEVER RECEIVED LIFE. Example of this is in Matthew 7:21
My friend who is a former calvinist said that in order for them to support and defend AND UNDERSTAND THEIR Doctrine, they need to READ LOTS of book written by Calvinist INSTEAD of lettings the Scripture interpret for itself. 5 months ago, HE BURN ALL OF THEM, when we said that's doctrine of satan and athiest foundation, ABRAHAM PIPER, calvinist John Piper son, an Athiest who reason out his athiesm on a calvigod. NOW You asking someone to read John Flavel instead of relying to the bible.. Is the Scripture is not enough? .
Be decieved a little, SPEND ETERNITY IN HELL..
you have no idea what calvinism is
@@SavedRickAstley I guess Calvinist Pastor Theodore Zachariades does have an idea of what Calvinism is when he said from the pulpit, "God works all things according to the council of His will. Even keeping those kings who want to commit adultery from committing so, and when He wants to, He orders those to commit adultery when He wants to!” Now, that is to be a consistent Calvinist, one who accepts the fact that it is God who decrees the sins individuals commit. Dear brother, in love, I tell you, flee Calvinism. God bless.
Calvinism teaches another gospel than the biblical gospel . In calvinist doctrines they teach that" election " is what one should put their hope in instead of CHRIST . They twist and turn scripture like it's a game just to try to make their prideful doctine appear " right " thus putting being correct second .
Right, the abuse of the word "all" is intellectually unacceptable.
The argument that it's all of the elect is contextually excluded by John himself. It must be remembered that a focused study of John as a unique book of the bible yet recognize that John uses a repeated set of words that have their theologically internally consistent set if ideas that build a coherent case throughout the entire book.
Just read John 1: the WORLD= kosmos is the fallen world the world under the dominion of man that needs to be reconciled to God and isn't yet. It contains the idea if the supernatural world SYSTEM, human culture, rebellious human nature, human empires (like Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome). John 1 makes it clear that the world is at ODDS with God. Thus it can't be the elect.
Read all of John in light of John 1, and then bring it all home in John 17: which shows the progression of these ideas. In john 17, Jesus is praying to the Father about the disciples, called "Those you gave me" (we know this because he says "save the son of perdition" meaning Judas) so this means "those the father gives me" from John 6 ISN'T ALL THE ELECT, it's just his immediate followers, most especially the 12. These are those who PERSONALLY know him, were personally hand picked by him, an they, like the 12 patriarchs of the 12 tribes reflect the larger body of Israel and the mosaic covenant, thus the 12 function as the new patriarchs of the new covenant who represent the gospel going to the elwhole world.
And this is clearly not just the whole church, as like how calvinists teach John 17, because there's second party "those who believe in their testimony"... so he'll have followers who AREN'T who the father gave him. They don't personally know him like the 12 do. They on stead come to believe through the testimony of the 12 (the bible, their preaching)... THAT'S US, THAT'S THE CHURCH.
But if you note that's not the world either, is it?
Check out John 17:20-23... it says that if we are united with one another in Him, and in the Holy Spirit, that "the world might know that you sent me."
So here we see a culmination of the world and elect categories.
There's us: the church, who are NOT those who the father have Jesus in John 6, but if we are united in Christ, the world MIGHT or MAY know and believe in Jesus. So even Jesus holds the hope all might be saved, but doesn't anticipate they all necessarily WILL be. It's conditional.
@ revissary 79.enjoyed reading you brother on may 19,2022 at 3:38 pm
yeah the bible makes it very clear that the 2 part salvation process has nothing to do with man and everything to do with God and his glory. 1 process is Jesus and him crucified and then the second part is the Holy spirit birthing you and transforming you into a spiritual creature. All the while you had nothing to do with yopur salvation process. yes this means your free will is an illusion. Weather or not you want to believe the bible and Gods word is up to you,. You just can call yourself a christian all you want like Oprah doesn't mean you are. God and God alone will choose to save whom ever he wants out of the good pleasure of his will. PERIOD
@@The300ZXGuru neither of those two parts add up to free will being an illusion.
Prefaith regeneration isn't ANYWHERE in scripture.
Indeed the converse is.
the Father did give them.
John 6:44 "No man can come unto me unless my Father who sent me draws him"
*John 10 : 11,26-29*
I am the Good Shepherd; the Good Shepherd giveth His life for the sheep. But ye believe not, because ye are not of My sheep, as I said unto you. My sheep hear My voice, and I know them and they follow Me. And I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of My hand. My Father, who gave them to Me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of My Father’s hand.
John 1:12-13
[12]But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
[13]Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
That is a very, very good Biblical understanding of John 17 (not that my opinion is important). And the apostle John recorded it. Now that it is recorded, we can read what Jesus told the Father what He did for His disciples and we should also do Matthew 28:19-20. John records Jesus saying that…
1) I revealed you to them (these 11 disciples who were apostles)
2) I gave them your word
3) I prayed for them
4) I protected them
5) I sent them
6) I sanctified myself (set apart) for them that too maybe sanctified
7) I shared my glory with them - that’s what it says! We will rule and reign with Him!
John 17:4 Jesus says to the Father that he COMPLETED the work you gave me. What work? He hadn’t gone to the cross yet! He made them disciples who could make disciples. And here we are today. Praise God.
Love your answer revisarry 79, every word.
Sir if you are so against Calvinism please pull up all of the points to Calvinism and refute them as well as the Bible verses that defend them so vigorously. Calvin’s teaching on predestination is outright “demonic”? What a silly statement considering everything he says regarding predestination is rooted in scripture. Read Romans 9.
How about reading my books? They are filled with a multitude of Scriptures that prove conclusively that all 5 points of Calvinism are FALSE. Why are you trying to convert me? If Calvin was correct, about God being in TOTAL CONTROL of every action of everybody, then all your efforts are in vain. Or maybe God wants us to argue. Must be, if you are doing His will and I am doing His will. Calvinism breaks down at every turn. Your arguments are nothing but an exercise in futility. Everything Calvin taught about predestination is THE VERY OPPOSITE OF SCRIPTURE. I prove it in my books. Are you afraid to get my books and read them? You can find them at ronaldcraigbooks.com. If you are angry at me, is it God's anger your are expressing, or your own doubts that Calvinism is true. I perceive that your are not trying so much to defend John Calvin, as your own demonic beliefs. How about studying the Bible instead of taking your falsehoods to the Bible? John Calvin lied about every Bible truth, and accused God Himself of lying. I prove that in my books. Afraid to check them out? Not mad; just concerned.
@@biblereality1621 If you think your books contain the truth why don’t you give them out for free. Why would you make people pay for the truth?
@@aletheia8054 Well, the publishers do not print them for free. And, I invested a great deal of money in getting them published. Your question is stupid. Surely, you know better than that. You are just trying to avoid the real issue. From all your comments, I perceive that you need to do a lot of repenting. How about reading what the Bible says, instead of reading your lies into the Bible?
@@biblereality1621 My church gives all their stuff away for free. It cost allot of money to make our DVDs and publications. We don’t charge for the gospel at my church.
@@biblereality1621 1 Corinthians 9:18 What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ *without charge* that I abuse not my power in the gospel.
It seems like everyone wants to call this an "in house" debate, but Ive always wondered how Calvinism isnt considered heretical given how they fundamentally change the character of God.
Thank you for your comment. Not every comment is positive, so I appreciate those that are. People do not realize the danger of tampering with Scripture, and trying to alter God's nature. God does not change, so those who mischaracterize God are in ETERNAL danger. That is my main purpose for writing these books. And more are to come. I will appreciate it if you will go to my new website, ronaldcraigbooks.com, and see some other books with information vital to the church--as well as unbelievers. Also, I would appreciate it if you will share information on my videos and website with family and friends. This is how the word will get out. I get feedback from around the world already, but people need the life-changing messages in my books--which are filled with Scripture. Thanks.
Really? Have u even read the Bible?
@@patiduran2438 yes I have. Please elaborate why you ask me that.
I agree completely ? People try to say calvinism isn't an essential doctrine so Christians that actually believe the Bible shouldn't condemn them for teaching it . This is unacceptable because calvinism teaches another gospel than the biblical gospel .
@@patiduran2438 I've read and studied the Bible for over 40 years and calvinism isn't anywhere to be found in its scriptures , except where it warns us of false teachers and their doctrines .
I agree . What would be the purpose of earth he could create angels we are born of free will.
If you would take some time and open your Bible you would learn a lot about God! And learn a lot about yourself! Why don't you try the book of Romans and learn basic Doctrine! You will learn that we have a sinful nature that means that we are having our nature opposed to God! There is no free will we are bound by our sinful nature and we will make choices according to our sinful nature and we will never choose God! You don't believe me, read the book of Romans chapter 1 carefully.
One believer calling another believer satanic / demonic...???!!! I wonder which is the real satanic disciple.
Well, if you will actually get the book and read it you will find out. John Calvin accused God of being a liar again and again. That is obviously of the devil, so Calvin was the man who was demonic.
All Arminians call the truth demonic. It's crazy
@@biblereality1621 The five points calvin stated are biblical. The problem with those against calvin is that you do not want to give God all the glory and honor that He so rightly deserves you want to take credit for something you can never achieve on your own. Be humble before the Lord. You are so proud! Pride is one thing God hates.
@@ashleysombe7333 I do not know what Bible you are referring to, for I have over 20 English Bible versions, and none of them support any of Calvinism. In fact they all blast Calvinism. Nobody has been more proud than John Calvin. He bragged that his Bible interpretations were all correct, and anyone rejecting them was rejecting the Bible, when his interpretations either denied or distorted the Bible. John Calvin was a liar. That man did not speak for God, but was the devil's mouthpiece. Five times the Bible teaches that names can be blotted out of the Book of Life, but Calvin said no name can be blotted out of it. That is five cases of Calvin basically calling God a liar. And you call me proud? He also said that King David and the prophet Ezekiel were confused about name-blotting, when both were inspired by the Holy Spirit to write what they wrote. Thus, Calvin called the Holy Spirit a liar. I could go on and on about John Calvin's demonic lies here, but I do all of that in my books. I suggest you get those books and read them, and look up all the Scripture references. I am not mad at you, but concerned for you.
@@biblereality1621 give me scriptural references that states that names can be blotted out. First of all stop flattering yourself by thinking that it is your ability and power and works that can make someone’s name appear in the Lamb’s book of life. Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are you saved through faith and THIS IS NOT OF YOURSELVES BUT A GIFT from God SO THAT YOU DON’T BOAST.
John 15:16 Jesus says to his disciples “you did not choose me but I chose you” now ask yourself if the disciples who saw Jesus face to face could not choose him because of sin what makes you think that you who has never seen Christ face to face and clearly deep in sin can choose Christ???
The truth you don’t want to accept is that the bible says you are dead in sin and that there is nothing you can do to change that fact on your own. Romans 3:10-12 no one is righteous not even one NO one seeks for God together they have become worthless!
Ephesians 2:1-10 we were dead in our trespasses and sin but God being rich in Mercy because of His great love which He loves us even when we were dead in sin MADE US ALIVE together with Christ.
Cessationism is saying that God does not want to heal us anymore. You can't tell God what he wants and doesn't want to do anymore.
Thank you! Not everyone has fallen for John Calvin's falsehoods. No Scripture even hints that God changed His mind about His will to heal supernaturally. And Calvin did not even try to find one. He just spouted off his "superior interpretation" of the Scripture on that and every other Bible Truth. Your response is based on my original book, but I have rewritten it--same Bible Truth--and published it under another publisher. You can find that and other of my books and You Tube videos on vital Bible subjects at ronaldcraigbooks.com. I prefer to emphasize my rewrites. They are written better, larger print, lower price. I hope you will check them all out and tell others about them all. This is not my project, but God's project. He has led me to study about and expose Calvinism and other demonic isms plaguing the church today--and that worldwide. Hope you subscribe if not already. Again, thanks.
The American Great Awakening was a reformed puritans movement and the doing of the Lord. Millions came to accept Christ our Lord as there Savior. Claiming that that was the work of a deceiver is crossing a dangerous line. [I rather say Reformed, we do not follow a man. Calvin was just a small part of the reformation.
Edwards's earliest writings brought together John Locke and Isaac Newton in a defence of a religious metaphysics. Later, after a career as a practicing clergyman who led the ‘Great Awakening’, Edwards developed a Calvinist theology founded on the covenant of grace whose centre was the experience of an omnipotent God. His views were most significantly spelt out in Religious Affections (1746) and Freedom of the Will (1754).
JONATHAN EDWARDS ON THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD (CALVINISM)
"The Sovereignty of God is the stumbling block on which thousands fall and perish; and if we go contending with God about His sovereignty it will be our eternal ruin. It is absolutely necessary that we should submit to God as an absolute sovereign, and the sovereign of our souls; as one who may have mercy on whom He will have mercy and harden whom He will" (Jonathan Edwards).
The quote above, by Jonathan Edwards, is excerpted from Arminianism: Another Gospel -
Jonathan Edwards
Most historians consider Jonathan Edwards, a Northampton Anglican minister, one of the chief fathers of the Great Awakening.
Edwards’ message centred around the ideas that humans were sinners, God was an angry judge and individuals needed to ask for forgiveness. He also preached justification by faith alone.
In 1741, Edwards gave an emotional sermon, entitled “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” No-one in the church had dry eyes. It was not the gifted preacher because Edwards read most of the sermon. It was a strong conviction of the Holy Spirit. News of the message spread quickly throughout the colonies.
Edwards was known for his passion. He generally preached in his home parish, unlike other revival preachers who traveled throughout the colonies.
Edwards is credited for inspiring hundreds of conversions, which he documented in a book, Narratives of Surprising Conversions.
George Whitefield
George Whitefield, a minister from Britain, had a significant impact during the Great Awakening. Whitefield toured the colonies up and down the Atlantic coast, preaching his message. In one year, Whitefield covered 5,000 miles in America and preached more than 350 times.
Martin Luther said this Gospel of “grace alone” will be for a moment but soon attacked by the Devil. We see so much hate against the sovereignty of God.
Daniel 4: 34 At the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and my reason returned to me, and I blessed the Most High, and praised and honored him who lives forever, for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom endures from generation to generation; 35 all the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, and he does according to his will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand or say to him, “What have you done?” It is time for Leighton to come to this same conclusion.
THIS IS HOW CALVIN PREACHED THE GOSPEL
FREE OFFER OF THE GOSPEL (Calvin's Wisdom p119-120)
He calls all men to himself, without a single exception, and gives Christ to all, that we may be illumined by him. When we pray, we ought, according to the rule of charity, to include all. God invites all indiscriminately to salvation through the Gospel, BUT THE INGRATITUDE OF THE WORLD IS THE REASON why this grace, which is equally offered to all, is enjoyed by few.
Other than the result of men’s refusal. Calvin never preached Double predestination as you can see and put the responsibility by men. Listen I say Preached. It is a Biblical Doctrine that God Choose or elected His Own and not the whole human race.
What about 70 Million Buddhists in Thailand. 93% in Thailand are Buddhists and 5.5% Islam. Why??? If God wants all men to be saved, did God fail to bring the gospel there so they could chose to be Christian or Buddhist? One born into Buddhism has no choice but Buddhism, Only the conviction by The Holy Spirit can change hearts.
Why do you appeal to Edwards and others who taught PART of Calvinism, but not the center of John Calvin's doctrines. How about just going to the Bible and honestly contrasting God's Word with what Calvin actually taught. He adamantly contended that God deliberately planned Adam's fall, and then arbitrarily chose to save some and arbitrarily reprobate all of the others. One of John Calvin's primary contentions was that no name of God's arbitrarily elected ones can lose their salvation. No name can be blotted out of the Elect book. But in Exodus 32:33, God said plainly that HE HIMSELF would blot out the name from that book any who sinned against Him. Five times the Bible says that names can be blotted out of that Book of Life, but Calvin deliberately denied that Bible Truth. So do not tell me that Calvin preached the real Bible message. Edwards, Whitfield and others preached part of Calvin's doctrines, but not what he wrote in His "Institutes." I do not know if you can see the comments I get from others on this issue, but I am not alone in seeing through Calvinism. Jesus said that if we continue in HIS WORD alone we will be made free. There is a world of difference between Calvin's words and God's Holy Spirit Inspired Word. Multitudes today are trusting in manmade doctrines to be saved, and God only backs His Word. That is my concern, and why I have written these books. Calvin is not the only heretic I have exposed. I have books on other doctrinal falsehoods as well, and by popular preachers on both the traditional and Charismatic sides of the Gospel. Have you actually read any of my books, or are you just commenting on my video reviews of the books? I studied all of those famous preachers too, so I know something about what they taught. I have found that people sometimes get saved in spite of preachers and what they preach. They get in the Bible personally, and the Holy Spirit enlightens them to the salvation truth in the Bible. God is definitely Sovereign, but that does not mean He is Sovereign according to John Calvin's perverted Sovereignty doctrine.
@@biblereality1621 A Christian is a new creation. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17). A Christian is not simply an “improved” version of a person; a Christian is an entirely new creature. He is “in Christ.” For a Christian to lose salvation, the new creation would have to be destroyed.
A Christian is redeemed. “For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect” (1 Peter 1:18-19). The word redeemed refers to a purchase being made, a price being paid. We were purchased at the cost of Christ’s death. For a Christian to lose salvation, God Himself would have to revoke His purchase of the individual for whom He paid with the precious blood of Christ.
A Christian is justified. “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1). To justify is to declare righteous. All those who receive Jesus as Savior are “declared righteous” by God. For a Christian to lose salvation, God would have to go back on His Word and “un-declare” what He had previously declared. Those absolved of guilt would have to be tried again and found guilty. God would have to reverse the sentence handed down from the divine bench.
A Christian is promised eternal life. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). Eternal life is the promise of spending forever in heaven with God. God promises, “Believe and you will have eternal life.” For a Christian to lose salvation, eternal life would have to be redefined. The Christian is promised to live forever. Does eternal not mean “eternal”?
A Christian is marked by God and sealed by the Spirit. “You also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession-to the praise of his glory” (Ephesians 1:13-14). At the moment of faith, the new Christian is marked and sealed with the Spirit, who was promised to act as a deposit to guarantee the heavenly inheritance. The end result is that God’s glory is praised. For a Christian to lose salvation, God would have to erase the mark, withdraw the Spirit, cancel the deposit, break His promise, revoke the guarantee, keep the inheritance, forego the praise, and lessen His glory.
A Christian is guaranteed glorification. “Those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified” (Romans 8:30). According to Romans 5:1, justification is ours at the moment of faith. According to Romans 8:30, glorification comes with justification. All those whom God justifies are promised to be glorified. This promise will be fulfilled when Christians receive their perfect resurrection bodies in heaven. If a Christian can lose salvation, then Romans 8:30 is in error, because God could not guarantee glorification for all those whom He predestines, calls, and justifies.
A Christian cannot lose salvation. Most, if not all, of what the Bible says happens to us when we receive Christ would be invalidated if salvation could be lost. Salvation is the gift of God, and God’s gifts are “irrevocable” (Romans 11:29). A Christian cannot be un-newly created. The redeemed cannot be unpurchased. Eternal life cannot be temporary. God cannot renege on His Word. Scripture says that God cannot lie (Titus 1:2).
Two common objections to the belief that a Christian cannot lose salvation concern these experiential issues: 1) What about Christians who live in a sinful, unrepentant lifestyle? 2) What about Christians who reject the faith and deny Christ? The problem with these objections is the assumption that everyone who calls himself a “Christian” has actually been born again. The Bible declares that a true Christian will not live a state of continual, unrepentant sin (1 John 3:6). The Bible also says that anyone who departs the faith is demonstrating that he was never truly a Christian (1 John 2:19). He may have been religious, he may have put on a good show, but he was never born again by the power of God. “By their fruit you will recognize them” (Matthew 7:16). The redeemed of God belong “to him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit for God” (Romans 7:4).
Nothing can separate a child of God from the Father’s love (Romans 8:38-39). Nothing can remove a Christian from God’s hand (John 10:28-29). God guarantees eternal life and maintains the salvation He has given us. The Good Shepherd searches for the lost sheep, and, “when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home” (Luke 15:5-6). The lamb is found, and the Shepherd gladly bears the burden; our Lord takes full responsibility for bringing the lost one safely home.
@@biblereality1621 What’s wrong with God planning Adams fall? How else was God supposed to bring about sinners that the lamb slain before the foundation of the earth was going to save?
Why can’t God arbitrarily pick winners and losers? He’s God.
He can run his show anyway he wants.
@@aletheia8054 You cannot show me even one Scripture passage that even hints that God planned Adam's fall, let alone multiple passages. So your claim that God did plan Adam's fall is bereft of any biblical support whatever. Thus, your claim (based on Calvin's claim) is of the devil. My books are FULL of Scripture passages that prove God did not plan Adam's fall. How can you believe such a thing? Your God is not the God of the Bible! Your arguments are all in your head, which has been deceived by the devil. Have you read any of my books? Try it, You might see the light--the Bible light. No one can get through to people like you. It is tragic. So blind! God does not tempt people or have the devil to tempt people. Calvinism is a bunch of garbage.
@@aletheia8054 Yes that is so right. Matthew 10: 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from YOUR FATHER’S WILL. Some will tell you it is the bird’s fault. But what about the greatest catastrophic event? Was God not in control of that?
Matthew 10:34 “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. 36 And a person's enemies will be those of his own household. After God created all things and God saw that it was good [perfect] God planted a tree: “The tree of life was also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and EVIL.” Men did not know about evil but God did.
Blasphemers are those that deny the Sovereignty of God. Iblīs was an Angel he was cast out of heaven because he argued with God why He created men who He made out of clay in His own Image with so much Glory. He said with more other angels to God: "You created them from clay and us from Fire Psalm 104:4 why are we servants." we should receive more glory than they. God’s anger arose and Fire came from His Nostrils. The anger of God was never seen before. God turned those rebellious angels back to fire. That also is the reason for the unquenchable fire in Hell. Michael and the angels on God’s side started war and threw Iblīs and his followers out of Heaven. But one escaped and due to his fall from God's grace and jealousy he went to the earth to Paradise and deceived Adam and Eve to hurt God in the Crown of His creation. Iblis is often identified with Al-Shaitan ("the Devil"). The name Iblīs is derived from Ancient Greek διάβολος (diábolos). There was no Devil on day 6 when God saw that all he made was GOOD. If God did not predetermine things, God The Creator of Heaven and Earth could have thrown Iblīs In hell in the outer darkness or even destroy/ Annihilate him completely. But no God let him go to the earth and went in the body of a snake and deceive Eva and then Adam. God already had a plan of salvation from eternity past, that Christ our Lord would come and die for the sins of the world. The plan was not optional it was determent. When God planted the tree, God already knew that Eve would take from the fruit. God even made the fruit from that tree more attractive. It was because sin was needed for Christ to take upon Him humanity and die for the sins of the world.
Creation was not finished on the 6th day but it will be when our Lord reveals the Glorious plan when the New Jerusalem comes down from Heaven. In Isaiah 14 Lucifer is not the devil it is the King of Babylon in context of Isaiah 13 and means son or star of the morning. The translators left it in Latin.
Joseph went to see his Brothers. What happened they were jealous of him being his dad’s favored kid. We know what happened he was sold as a slave to Egypt. He becomes the slave of Potiphar. His wife want Joseph in her bed. Joseph refusal end him up in jail where he reveals a dream and because of it he was called by pharaoh who also had a dream. He became the second ruler in Egypt. Joseph’s brothers came to Egypt because of hunger in the world. Was God in Control of that? Joseph tells his brothers Genesis 45:5 But don’t be upset. And don’t be angry with yourselves because you sold me here. God sent me ahead of you to SAVE MANY LIVES. 6 For two years now, there hasn’t been enough food in the land. It was God’s plan even the drought God could have given rain. God knew that the drought would force Jacob and his sons to Egypt and made Joseph go ahead of them. It's clear this was the plan of God! Jacob went to Egypt to move there and see Joseph again. God did NOT tell Jacob to start a mission post in Egypt. Did they not need the faith of Jacob if God wants them Saved? But instead God gave them their own territory the land of Goshen separated from the Egyptians. The Israelites became Slaves for 400 years. This the Lord already told Abraham Genesis 15:13. It was not an option it was determent and instead of doing mission they started to serve the Idols of the Egyptians. God made pharaoh affright for the Israelites [or was it not God Who controlled even the tiniest thought of the Pharaoh if He can Harden his heart?] He started to kill every boy born to the Israelites. Because of it Moses ended up with the princes of Egypt and could have all the riches of Egypt but: Hebrews 11:24 By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, You get it God was in control of the weather and could have given rain so Joseph’s brothers would not have gone to Egypt. Also God did not have to send Joseph ahead. Pharaoh’s heart would not have been hardened and all first born in Egypt who did not know the left from the right hand not have died. All the calamities in the desert would not have happened. From the almost 2 Million people that left Egypt very few and only those born after leaving Egypt entered the promised land. What about all the first born in Egypt who died because God hardened the heart of Pharaoh. All the army of pharaoh drowned in the red sea without the Gospel. And the order of the Lord to kill each other after worship of the Golden Calf. 3,000 were killed by sword instead of a temporary punishment to give them time to repent and being forgiven. This worship was because they went to Egypt were they learned serving Idol gods. Was that a good reason for God to let them kill each other? Or did God not have to give an account to anyone for what He does?
Daniel 4: 34 At the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and my reason returned to me, and I blessed the Most High, and praised and honored him who lives forever, for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom endures from generation to generation; 35 all the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, and he does according to his will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand or say to him, “What have you done?” It is time for Leighton to come to this same conclusion
Joseph being sold to Egypt and Just a period of drought created all this. Everything was God’s plan. All God’s thoughts and degrees are from eternity.
Revelation 20: 1 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. 2 He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years; 3 and he cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal on him, so that he should deceive the nations no more.
Revelation 20:7 Now when the thousand years have expired, Satan WILL BE released from his prison 8 and will go out to deceive the nations which are in the four corners of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle, whose number is as the sand of the sea. “WILL BE” means it will happen BECAUSE of God’s Decree.
Why now release Satan to deceive the nations?
This lifetime is short and Hell is forever. Would you rather be presumptuous and not find out the truth.
…Then the righteous will answer him, saying, “Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?” And the King will answer them, “Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.” (Matthew 25:37-40) those being Saved by grace did not know that what they did that pleased God. They knew themselves to be undeserving sinners. Only on the day the New Jerusalem comes down from Heaven we sure will know 2 things It was grace and grace alone I would have chosen dead if it would have been up to me. What God our Lord did was the MOST perfect plan men could never even imagine before it was revealed in Eternity.
What about 70 Million Buddhists in Thailand. 93% in Thailand are Buddhists and 5.5% Islam. Why??? If God wants all men to be saved, did God fail to bring the gospel there so they could chose to be Christian or Buddhist? One born into Buddhism has no choice but Buddhism, Only the conviction by The Holy Spirit can change hearts.
'Cessationism' means something other than portrayed here. Only the performing of miracles attending the apostles ministry during the foundational phase of Christianity passed.
Did you get the book and read it and look up all the Scripture references, or did you just watch the video about the book. Loads of Scriptures prove that miracles did not stop with the twelve apostles. Obviously, you have not studied church history about miracles occurring up to this day. Better be honest with God's Word. Read John 12:48-50. It will do you good.
Are you implying that God changed. The Bible actually says more than once that God does not change. Jesus himself said that his followers would do many more miracles than He did while He was on the earth. God remains the same, yesterday, today and tomorrow!
I’ve met some leaders who claim we only have talents we are born with and the spiritual gifts really aren’t there anymore..
The desire for men to steal God’s sovereignty and to put it upon themselves never ceases to amaze me. Is it any wonder that there is so little humility? God showed his complete sovereignty, including election, all throughout the Bible. Paul explained this extremely clearly in Romans Chapter 9. Yet still some men want to reject it. And even to call God Fearing men who preach these truths as “Satanists”. The rejection of God’s truth of Election may seem to only begin as ignorance of the scriptures but it ends at men attempting to usurp God’s sovereignty and to claim it for themselves.
You never read any of that in my publications. I believe in God's Sovereignty, just not Calvin's or your version of it. You blast me, but your doctrine makes God responsible for all the rapes, murders, thefts, etc. going on around the world. You make God a monster. God truly is Sovereign, but He does not make people's decisions for them. He gave man a free will--contrary to Calvin's lies. And God will judge all sinners who have not repented. And He is not responsible for them not repenting. Have you actually gotten my book and read it, and looked at all the Scriptures? You will change your tune when you stand before God. But then it will be too late. Go to my website, ronaldcraigbooks.com. How can man steal God's Sovereignty anyway? Maybe you really do not believe God is Sovereign after all. Think about it. Or do you ever think?
@@biblereality1621, Man cannot actually steal God’s sovereignty away. They just attempt to with their version of religion. No! God is not responsible for the rapes or any evil. Man has free will but, just as the Bible says, man’s free will is to do evil. Man will not seek out God on his own. It is God’s spirit that overrides a man’s evil nature and makes him know he’s guilty, want to repent, and that rejuvenates him. That’s why when Jesus is asked by Nicodemus how to be born again Jesus tells him it’s up to the spirit. Man contributes absolutely nothing to his salvation. Except for the sin that makes it necessary. No true Biblical evangelical Calvinist, like Charles Spurgeon, puts the responsibility for man’s evil deeds on God. Man chose disobedience to God. Just as Paul Said in Roman’s 9, Gods doctrine of sovereign election is found all throughout the Old Testament. It should not surprise any Christian that he still has sovereign election. As Charles Spurgeon said, we, as men on earth, do not know where the parallel lines of God’s election and man’s free will meet but we know that they do meet somewhere in eternity. I do not mean to attack you, Brother, but you’re referring to a truth of God as “Satanic”. It most certainly is not Satanic. It is God’s truth and it is indefinitely humbling.
@@shawnglass108 My last reply. No need for more. The Bible plainly states FIVE TIMES that names can be blotted out of the Book of Life. John Calvin said adamantly that names cannot be blotted out of that book. Exodus 32:33, God Himself said He would blot out the names of people who sin against Him. When Moses said if God did not forgive Israel, to just blot his name out to the book, Calvin said Moses spoke as one possessed--obviously by a demon. That would mean that passage was not inspired by the Holy Spirit--according to Calvin. Psalms 69:28--David urged God to blot the names of Christ's oppressors (read the whole Psalm) out of that book. Calvin said David was CONFUSED. Ezekiel 13:9--Ezekiel made it plain that names can be both deleted from that book and added to it. Calvin said Ezekiel was CONFUSED. That would suggest that neither of those passages were inspired by the Holy Spirit. Revelation 3:5--Jesus promised overcomers that He would not blot their names out of that book. Well, if names cannot be taken out of that book anyway, then Jesus' statement makes no sense. Revelation 22:19--Jesus said that if anyone takes away from the words of that book, God will take away his part out of the Book of Life. Moses, David, Ezekiel, Jesus, God all said names can be blotted out. Calvin said that could not happen. That is enough for me to throw out the entirety of Calvinism. And that is just the beginning of Calvin's HERESES I expose in my books and on my videos. John Calvin knew NOTHING about the Word of God. He only knew what he wanted to believe. And millions of people just like you have been hoodwinked by Calvinism. Calvin lied about everything he wrote about. I put my trust in God's Word, not in Calvinism or your insane arguments.
@@biblereality1621, At first I thought you were confused but I realize now that you are just someone attempting to teach people they can usurp God’s sovereignty and call it “free will”. I’ve seen the “Power Of You” lie taught all throughout my life. It is nothing new. Satan gave that doctrine to Adam and Eve in the garden. It sells a lot more books than Calvanism. Doesn’t it?
Shawn, I couldn't agree more with every word spoken in your comments. Romans 9 is just one example of when "men" don't like what it says. Oftentimes, truth seems to offend us as it oftentimes goes against our pre-conceived notions and beliefs. Over and over again, I hear objectors to Reformed Theology (Calvinism) say that though God is sovereign, He has still given us "free" will to choose Jesus or not. If we did have free well, then that would negate God's sovereignty. "Man" can't accept the doctrine of Election for one reason. To believe that God has chosen us could not possibly be more joyous. The reason for the resistance against Calvinism isn't that we Christians have been chosen by God, but that many have not been chosen, leaving them to eternal damnation. This is interpreted as God's sending people to Hell. Those headed for Hell are going there, not because of a lack of mercy on God's part, but because they are non-repentant sinners who rejected the person and teachings of Jesus.
No what you believe about the doctrine of predastinaton and election we are by the grace of God brothers in Christ. Hope to meet you soon in the air. God bless and keep you is my prayer.
If you’re a Christian critic, Armenian, you annex the saving grace to church privileges and pious practices. It is among commoners for you, people, to stretch the meaning of His grace and mercy to provide yourselves a deluded hope.
You had to get that out of some Calvinist writings. You did not get it out of the Bible. Get my books and read them, and you will see what the Bible plainly teaches. Definitely not Calvinism!
@@biblereality1621 if your works contain in opposition to the subjects on election and predestination, you are probable for not gaining the very approval of me.
@@biblereality1621 no matter, I renounce to a mouther throwing his opinionated notions among many other deluded teachers exclusively to waste my time.
For the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that someone teach you again the first principles of the Doctrine Of Christ. Matthew 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call His name JESUS; for He shall save His People from their sins!
The author of this video must believe John MacArther is a false teacher. Is this true?
You said it. And I am not the only one who knows that. All strict Calvinists are false teachers., because Calvinism is a false doctrine--the entirety of it. God knows hearts, and He knows if those people believe the truth, and have mixed Calvinism in with what Bible truth they know. But, all of Calvinism is FALSE. Why do you guys try to change me? If Calvinism is true, then nobody can change anything. Your very attempts to change me proves you do not really believe Calvin's doctrines true.
Sir, I have absolutely no clue who you are and I never have tried to “ change” you. I’m just trying to understand how you came to such a non-biblical understanding God’s sovereignty. You seem like you think God owes you. He doesn’t owe you anything. You are a sinner that was born into sin (Ps. 51:5) YOUR heart is “deceitful and desperately wicked” (Jer. 7:19) YOU deserve eternal damnation just like the rest of the world. There is nothing that you can do! It is all dependent on God’s grace. Read Romans 9! “If calvinism we’re true then nobody can change anything”? What point of Calvinism does that reflect? It seems like your understanding of Calvinism is embarrassingly limited. I hope one day you can read through Romans with an open heart rather than a heart that tries to fit God in your personal box. I too, once believed doctrine similar to yours when I was in elementary school. Fortunately I read the bible for myself and came to a proper understanding in regards to God’s sovereignty.
@@biblereality1621 mr reality thou protesteth too much. I pray GOD will give you a new heart and a new spirit.
@@donthephoneman7084 your prayers for him don't mean anything, Gods will is sovereign. why pray at all if you think God's will is Sovreign?
@@Brandon-ew9xx Matt 5:44 tells us to love are enemies and pray for those who persecute us. We are told to preach the word to every creature. It is GOD who gives the increase. We are told to plant and water. And yes GOD is sovereign.
Read the recent book "The Foundation of Augustinian-Calvinism" by Ken Wilson, if you want to understand the true source of this man-made doctrine.
Augustine was attempting to explain how infants could become the "elect" through water baptism. Since the child had not come to faith, it must be based on the will of another. It could have nothing to do with the will of the child.
Your comment is absolutely worthless. No Scripture; just yours and other's opinions. My books are full of plain Scriptures that prove beyond doubt that all of Calvinism is of the devil himself.
Ken Wilson's book, good work, easy to understand and historically accurate.
@@biblereality1621 why would you say something so hateful to this man ? His comment wasn't worthless just your opinion of it .
The true source is Scripture.
@@biblereality1621 Calvin just showed what's written in the Bible. So be careful what u call the Devil
I am not by any stretch committed to cessationism but we should portray them accurately. Cessationists do not teach (at least not any that I've heard) that God no longer performs miracles, but rather, that certain gifts were given as a special anointing on certain individuals (in the past) to prove the genuineness of a messenger of God and after the completion of the canon of Scripture, these gifts ceased being given. According to cessationist teaching, God performs miracles today, but God no longer chooses certain people to be his vessels for performing them. Personally, I see their logic but the proof scripture they use has always struck me as very weak, even though I was raised a baptist. Also, I feel they may go too far putting God in a box. God will do what God wants to do.
Thank you for your comment. I do not know if you are commenting on my short video content, or have gotten my book and have read it. The Cessationists are WRONG. The last N.T. writing by John was written around 100 A.D. The same kind of Jesus miracles continued into the fourth century, according to the "Early Church Fathers" writings. So the Cessationists lie about that. In Matthew 28:18-20, Jesus commanded the eleven to go make disciples OF ALL NATIONS, teaching them to observe, do, practice everything He had commanded them to do (in ministry, obviously). In Mathew 10, Jesus sent them out to cast out demons, heal then sick, raise the dead, etc. Then He promised to be with believers TO THE END OF THE AGE, which has not happened yet. With believers to do what? The same as in Mark 16:20, obviously--The Lord was with them confirming their message with accompanying signs--miracles. First Corinthians 12 tells us in no-uncertain-terms that God has SET in the church all the Holy Spirit gifts. The Greek word SET means set, ordain, establish, etc. The main point is that the same word was used of ALL THE GIFTS. So, if one gift was temporary, then all of them were. If one was permanent, all were. Ephesians 4 says those gifts were given to the church UNTIL we all come into unity. That has never happened yet. So, those miracle-gifts were placed into the church, and are to be active in and through the church until Jesus returns. In Matthew 24:14, Jesus prophesied that in the last days THIS GOSPEL (HIS GOSPEL--which ministered miracles during His entire ministry) will be preached in ALL THE WORLD for a testimony to ALL NATIONS, and then the end will come. Which will you believe, the Cessationists or God's Inspired Word? Cessationism is not valid doctrine, but rather a cowardly excuse to not believe and obey the Gospel message.
@@biblereality1621 Thanks for taking the time to respond. If what you're saying is true regarding Biblical type miracles occurring after the last of the scripture being written, that's a very interesting point (although the degree of dessemination of said scripture may be the more relevant factor). This issue is something I've wrestled with for some time so I'm open and interested in what you have to say about it.
As I said in the opening of my last comment, I am not loyal to the cessationist point of view. I, in no way, was trying to defend it, but I always try to portray my own side and my adversary's side in the most accurate light rather than have my perceived credibility compromised; that was the only reason I wanted to clarify that cessationists don't exactly claim that God no longer performs miracles.
@@sonofjay817 My purpose is not to argue, but to help people learn the Bible Truth about this and other subjects I write about. In my books I go into depth on the issue, and provide many clear Scriptures dealing with the subject. I just present what God's Word plainly says about it. There is no Scripture that even hints miracles were to go away. That is mere speculation on to the part of people who do not want to obey God's Word. We are to walk by faith, not by sight. Miracles require faith. Cessationism is based on men's ideas and arguments. People who push Cessationism walk by sight. It requires no Bible faith. Think about that. Why would God cease doing His thing--doing healing miracles, when the devil is still doing his thing--making people sick? The devil is behind sickness. See Acts 10:38. Now back to writing another book.
John Calvin, the more I listen, John Calvin, the more I listen to self proclaimed bible preachers the more Calvin provides the hard answers few others dare to even try to answer. You may find Calvin hard to digest but he tells it like it is, like you have [no other choice] but to open your eyes and really read and see what the word of God is saying to you. Does Calvin have all 100% of the answers.. probably not, but he answers your questions like no one else dares.
Yeah, right. Like God ordained the rape of a baby.....Calvanism is a sick doctrine.
@@humbertothebeliever2443 God is not the author of evil... but he allows it to happen, as such, it is a part of his sovern will. To ascribe sovernty to the "will" of man over the "will" of God is blasphemy.
@@kal-elofkrypton8584 ....It is God's sovereignty to allow free will, not man's. God must allow evil to exist by giving us free will. Free will demands instructions in other to avoid the potential of choosing what is evil. That is why Jehovah through out the entire Bible, from the very BEGINNING instructed Adam n Eve what to do and what not to do. It's very clear. Yes, God allows evil, but he commands to shun it and to do the opposite. Calvanism teaches God predestined sin and all the evils of it. That is a straight out corruption of scripture. It's like blaming a parent for giving birth to a person that later in life turned out to be a rapist. Yes, we allow the potential for evil by giving birth to a person that MIGHT turn out to become a serial killer or a rapist, but no normal man or woman ever conceives a child wishing for that to happen. God is love, just, righteous, full of mercy and grace. Calvanism portrays him as a selfish narcist, nihilistic pagan god.
@@humbertothebeliever2443 my brother... if you believe calvanism to potray God as "evil" then you dont have a full understanding of the doctrine.. Romans 9 clearly states, that He creates vessels of wrath prepared for destruction. In other words He created them with the sole purpose of destroying them.. so that he may demonstrate His "Justice" and vessels of Mercy. So that he may demonstrate his Grace and Mercy. Shall the clay say to the potter why have you made me this way? We have no Right to question Whom God creates to shed his Mercy on.. or whom God creates to pour his wrath apon.. his About God putting his atributes on Full display. Mercy apon whom Mercy, and Wrath apon whom Wrath.
@@kal-elofkrypton8584 then there is no good or evil, just God, and if you truly believe that, nothing you do really matters, and the saved are saved, and the doomed are doomed, so why are you here anyway?
the nuclear warfare version of theological debate
I am not sure of your exact meaning, but I am not debating anyone. I am preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ! If you will get my bools and READ them (with an honest heart) you will see that. One big reason no one was able to shut John Calvin down long ago was that they debated him. Jesus did not send his ministers out to debate, but to preach the word of truth. Debates help no one. It is the Truth--Gospel Truth, that is--that sets people free. My books are not based on opinion--mine or anyone else's opinion; but on the solid Word of God. So if there is an argument, it is against the Word of God.
I don't have the idea that I can convince you of the truth. That is the Work of The Holy Spirit.
then why are you here?
@@Brandon-ew9xx Because this is a public site where other people come too. However if you pray for the enlightening of The Holy Spirit You will receive insight in the Scriptures by Grace.
In the good Samaritan, the priest happened to pass by the victim....BY CHANCE luke10:31 God is sovereign alongside things happening by chance. So it was not God's predetermined will that the priest walked down that road that day. Even as God's adversary Satan is only given certain powers and is held responsible for the decisions he made with that power, likewise in Philippians 1:29 belief and suffering for Christ are 2 things we are held accountable for, rewarded for. You and I chose to believe it or not, then after we are saved we chose to stick our necks out for Christ ( and suffer for it) or not. Those that chose to suffer for Him will rule with Him. God has given us the power to choose and make decisions and He holds us accountable for those decisions
Matthew 10: 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from YOUR FATHER’S WILL. Some will tell you it is the bird’s fault. But what about the greatest catastrophic event? Was God not in control of that?
Matthew 10:34 “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. 36 And a person's enemies will be those of his own household. After God created all things and God saw that it was good [perfect] God planted a tree: “The tree of life was also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and EVIL.” Men did not know about evil but God did.
Blasphemers are those that deny the Sovereignty of God. Iblīs was an Angel he was cast out of heaven because he argued with God why He created men who He made out of clay in His own Image with so much Glory. He said with more other angels to God: "You created them from clay and us from Fire why are we servants." we should receive more glory than they. God’s anger arose and Fire came from His Nostrils. The anger of God was never seen before. God turned those rebellious angels back to fire. That also is the reason for the unquenchable fire in Hell. Michael and the angels on God’s side started war and threw Iblīs and his followers out of Heaven. But one escaped and due to his fall from God's grace and jealousy he went to the earth to Paradise and deceived Adam and Eve to hurt God in the Crown of His creation. Iblis is often identified with Al-Shaitan ("the Devil"). The name Iblīs is derived from Ancient Greek διάβολος (diábolos). There was no Devil on day 6 when God saw that all he made was GOOD. If God did not predetermine things, God The Creator of Heaven and Earth could have thrown Iblīs In hell in the outer darkness or even destroy/ Annihilate him completely. But no God let him go to the earth and went in the body of a snake and deceive Eva and then Adam. God already had a plan of salvation from eternity past, that Christ our Lord would come and die for the sins of the world. The plan was not optional it was determent. When God planted the tree, God already knew that Eve would take from the fruit. God even made the fruit from that tree more attractive. It was because sin was needed for Christ to take upon Him humanity and die for the sins of the world.
Creation was not finished on the 6th day but it will be when our Lord reveals the Glorious plan when the New Jerusalem comes down from Heaven. In Isaiah 14 Lucifer is not the devil it is the King of Babylon in context of Isaiah 13 and means son or star of the morning. The translators left it in Latin.
Joseph went to see his Brothers. What happened they were jealous of him being his dad’s favored kid. We know what happened he was sold as a slave to Egypt. He becomes the slave of Potiphar. His wife want Joseph in her bed. Joseph refusal end him up in jail where he reveals a dream and because of it he was called by pharaoh who also had a dream. He became the second ruler in Egypt. Joseph’s brothers came to Egypt because of hunger in the world. Was God in Control of that? Joseph tells his brothers Genesis 45:5 But don’t be upset. And don’t be angry with yourselves because you sold me here. God sent me ahead of you to SAVE MANY LIVES. 6 For two years now, there hasn’t been enough food in the land. It was God’s plan even the drought God could have given rain. God knew that the drought would force Jacob and his sons to Egypt and made Joseph go ahead of them. It's clear this was the plan of God! Jacob went to Egypt to move there and see Joseph again. God did NOT tell Jacob to start a mission post in Egypt. Did they not need the faith of Jacob if God wants them Saved? But instead God gave them their own territory the land of Goshen separated from the Egyptians. The Israelites became Slaves for 400 years. This the Lord already told Abraham Genesis 15:13. It was not an option it was determent and instead of doing mission they started to serve the Idols of the Egyptians. God made pharaoh affright for the Israelites [or was it not God Who controlled even the tiniest thought of the Pharaoh if He can Harden his heart?] He started to kill every boy born to the Israelites. Because of it Moses ended up with the princes of Egypt and could have all the riches of Egypt but: Hebrews 11:24 By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, You get it God was in control of the weather and could have given rain so Joseph’s brothers would not have gone to Egypt. Also God did not have to send Joseph ahead. Pharaoh’s heart would not have been hardened and all first born in Egypt who did not know the left from the right hand not have died. All the calamities in the desert would not have happened. From the almost 2 Million people that left Egypt very few and only those born after leaving Egypt entered the promised land. What about all the first born in Egypt who died because God hardened the heart of Pharaoh. All the army of pharaoh drowned in the red sea without the Gospel. And the order of the Lord to kill each other after worship of the Golden Calf. 3,000 were killed by sword instead of a temporary punishment to give them time to repent and being forgiven. This worship was because they went to Egypt were they learned serving Idol gods. Was that a good reason for God to let them kill each other? Or did God not have to give an account to anyone for what He does?
Daniel 4: 34 At the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and my reason returned to me, and I blessed the Most High, and praised and honored him who lives forever, for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom endures from generation to generation; 35 all the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, and he does according to his will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand or say to him, “What have you done?” It is time for Leighton to come to this same conclusion
Joseph being sold to Egypt and Just a period of drought created all this. Everything was God’s plan. All God’s thoughts and degrees are from eternity.
Revelation 20: 1 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. 2 He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years; 3 and he cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal on him, so that he should deceive the nations no more.
Revelation 20:7 Now when the thousand years have expired, Satan WILL BE released from his prison 8 and will go out to deceive the nations which are in the four corners of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle, whose number is as the sand of the sea. “WILL BE” means it will happen BECAUSE of God’s Decree.
Why now release Satan to deceive the nations?
This lifetime is short and Hell is forever. Would you rather be presumptuous and not find out the truth.
…Then the righteous will answer him, saying, “Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?” And the King will answer them, “Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.” (Matthew 25:37-40) those being Saved by grace did not know that what they did that pleased God. They knew themselves to be undeserving sinners. Only on the day the New Jerusalem comes down from Heaven we sure will know 2 things It was grace and grace alone I would have chosen dead if it would have been up to me. What God our Lord did was the MOST perfect plan men could never even imagine before it was revealed in Eternity.
What about 70 Million Buddhists in Thailand. 93% in Thailand are Buddhists and 5.5% Islam. Why??? If God wants all men to be saved, did God fail to bring the gospel there so they could chose to be Christian or Buddhist? One born into Buddhism has no choice but Buddhism, Only the conviction by The Holy Spirit can change hearts.
@@MariusVanWoerden Jesuit thinking 🧐
@@vshlearning7230 Nothing BUT Scripture my friend. The American Great Awakening was a reformed puritans movement and the doing of the Lord. Millions came to accept Christ our Lord as there Savior. Claiming that that was the work of a deceiver is crossing a dangerous line. [I rather say Reformed, we do not follow a man. Calvin was just a small part of the reformation.
Edwards's earliest writings brought together John Locke and Isaac Newton in a defense of a religious metaphysics. Later, after a career as a practicing clergyman who led the ‘Great Awakening’, Edwards developed a Calvinist theology founded on the covenant of grace whose center was the experience of an omnipotent God. His views were most significantly spelt out in Religious Affections (1746) and Freedom of the Will (1754).
JONATHAN EDWARDS ON THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD (CALVINISM)
"The Sovereignty of God is the stumbling block on which thousands fall and perish; and if we go contending with God about His sovereignty it will be our eternal ruin. It is absolutely necessary that we should submit to God as an absolute sovereign, and the sovereign of our souls; as one who may have mercy on whom He will have mercy and harden whom He will" (Jonathan Edwards).
The quote above, by Jonathan Edwards, is excerpted from Arminianism: Another Gospel -
Jonathan Edwards
Most historians consider Jonathan Edwards, a Northampton Anglican minister, one of the chief fathers of the Great Awakening.
Edwards’ message centered around the ideas that humans were sinners, God was an angry judge and individuals needed to ask for forgiveness. He also preached justification by faith alone.
In 1741, Edwards gave an emotional sermon, entitled “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” No-one in the church had dry eyes. It was not the gifted preacher because Edwards read most of the sermon. It was a strong conviction of the Holy Spirit. News of the message spread quickly throughout the colonies.
Edwards was known for his passion. He generally preached in his home parish, unlike other revival preachers who traveled throughout the colonies.
Edwards is credited for inspiring hundreds of conversions, which he documented in a book, Narratives of Surprising Conversions.
George Whitefield
George Whitefield, a minister from Britain, had a significant impact during the Great Awakening. Whitefield toured the colonies up and down the Atlantic coast, preaching his message. In one year, Whitefield covered 5,000 miles in America and preached more than 350 times.
Martin Luther said this Gospel of “grace alone” will be for a moment but soon attacked by the Devil. We see so much hate against the sovereignty of God.
Daniel 4: 34 At the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and my reason returned to me, and I blessed the Most High, and praised and honored him who lives forever, for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom endures from generation to generation; 35 all the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, and he does according to his will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand or say to him, “What have you done?” It is time for Leighton to come to this same conclusion.
THIS IS HOW CALVIN PREACHED THE GOSPEL
FREE OFFER OF THE GOSPEL (Calvin's Wisdom p119-120)
He calls all men to himself, without a single exception, and gives Christ to all, that we may be illumined by him. When we pray, we ought, according to the rule of charity, to include all. God invites all indiscriminately to salvation through the Gospel, BUT THE INGRATITUDE OF THE WORLD IS THE REASON why this grace, which is equally offered to all, is enjoyed by few.
Other than the result of men’s refusal. Calvin never preached Double predestination as you can see and put the responsibility by men. Listen I say Preached. It is a Biblical Doctrine that God Choose or elected His Own and not the whole human race.
Putting preaching over studying.
No doctrine is perfect including calvinism, but then why are u opposed only against Calvinism?
Well, what a convenient excuse! Get on my website, ronaldcraigbooks.com, or livingwayfellowshiponline.org, and you will see that Calvinism is not the only demonic doctrine. Spend a little money you have been wasting on needless stuff, and get one or more of my books, and learn some Bible truth. Sounds like you could use some.
Excellent video
Someone tell me what you all think about Charles Spurgeon? Was he also a demon 😈? Satan is also using you right now to get your attention on everything else but the Gospel.
I have honestly ministered the plain Word of God in my books and on these videos. In calling me a liar you are incriminating the very Inspired Word of God. I never called Calvin a demon. I said he was the devil's mouthpiece. And he certainly was. John Calvin twisted God's Word from front to back. I you want to defend Calvin, that is your decision. But, it is obvious that you are only defending your own theology. You cannot admit that you have been hoodwinked by Calvinism.
@@biblereality1621Sounds great. Preach and teach the Gospel. I've didn't claim to be a Calvanist. I just think our time would be better served being used by the Holy Spirit saving souls. Encourage folks to read the Bible with the Spirit being their teacher.
@@rogerwilliams5382 Very obvious you have not read my books, which are FULL of the WORD OF GOD, which was INSPIRED by the HOLY SPIRIT! Why don't you quit making excuses, and help my get the word of God to other people, like you claim you want to do. Trying to harass me is not what will get that job done. Get the books and READ them, and then share that good news with others. You are the one wasting time. And I will not waste any more of my time replying to these ridiculous condescending comments from you. That is all!
Calvin is about answering questions ,its that simple.. Why were there billions who at one time lived in Asia ,Africa, And Pre Columbus America and had never heard the Gospel of the Lord Jesus and as a result are now spending an eternity in HELL? don't know or afraid to ask? Ask Calvin.. he knows..
John Calvin was a lying hypocrite in everything he commented on. I prove that in my books BY HUNDREDS OF PLAIN SCRIPTURES! All five tulip points are error.
If it was Godly theology it wouldn't require pastors that believe in it to use deception to take over churches
Ezekiel 18 is God's extended explanation of what He sees in the human heart.
He wastes no time in getting to the meat of the matter; "The soul who sins shall die."
Repentance can change the direction of your soul completely, as can stubbornness.
The condition of the heart is evidenced BY OUR ACTIONS; we can even SEE our direction.
God is ultimately reasonable. He wishes NO ONE to perish. When we are baptized,
"we choose" to re-orient our lives, for we crucify the old man to death and "bury" him,
because God has shown us our condition, and HE has wooed us with promises of glory.
So just as God did with Jesus, He fills us with His Spirit. We "put on Christ" as a garment.
So you ask me, "Do you actually understand this exchange?" No, not completely, but I DO
HEAR Paul clearly saying in 2 Corinthians 3; "Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit
of the Lord is, there is liberty. But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror
the glory of the Lord, are BEING TRANSFORMED into the same image from glory to glory,
just as by the Spirit of the Lord."
Sounds like you are agreeing with the Bible and what I have written about all the Scriptures in my books on Calvinism. Please share with others those Bible truths, and check out all my books on ronaldcraigbooks.com. Thank you for telling others about all of my videos on UA-cam."Where is God" is the title of another channel. On that channel I share lots of videos on the end-times--from Daniel and Revelation. We need to work together to get God's Word out to the world. Thank you.
Meet Leighton Flowers. Anti calvinist s pastors need to join.
Demonic is quite accurate as it describes Calvinist doctrine.
We have refrained from calling it as it is, which is a great disservice to babes in Christ.
Great video!
Calvin just showed everyone what the Word already says. Be careful what u call Demonic
Ooohh!! Watch out!! All those Calvinists are out plotting and conspiring against the faithful Arminians!!
Oh please! Give me a break!!😆😆😆😆😆
Since Jesus and Paul also taught the doctrines of grace, they must be the ones that started this conspiracy.
touché for realizing the wickedness of Calvinism. but denying cessationism makes me wonder. Is this man implying he believes in speaking in tongues and healing directly and instantly by laying hands? because those are equally false doctrines. nobody today is speaking in tongues. the Bible never says cessationism is a thing, however it becomes clear as you go through the Bible in chronological order that the gifts are no longer used.
What Bible are you talking about? I have about twenty different versions, and none of them imply that the Holy Spirit is supposed to act differently today than before. And Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. Those spiritual gifts are active today in different parts of the world; maybe just not in your church. Cessationism is one of the most wicked doctrines of Calvinism. You can find out more by clicking on ronaldcraigbooks.com. I can see how my books are needed.
@@biblereality1621 you know someone speaking in tongues? Because I've witnessed countless Pentacostals, and not one of them are speaking in tongues. They're all speaking gibberish nonsense without an interpreter as the Bible commanded.
Pentacostalism was founded by con men. Pentacostalism teaches so many false doctrines, they're right there with Calvinists, possibly worse.
@@biblereality1621 also, look through the entire history of Christianity and NOBODY was claiming to do healing miracles and speaking in tongues until Pentacostalism started. Well over a thousand years, and not one record of those gifts. Hmm coincidence? I think not.
@@SixStringSlinger1 Well, well, well; no answer from the Bible, just what you claim to know about history. We will be judged not by recorded history, but by God's Word--and He has the last word. Look at John 12:48-50. Also, in Joel 2:28-32 and Acts 2:15-21, God's Word prophesied that the Holy Spirit gifts will be poured out on men and women, and they will prophesy right up to the END. In Matthew 28:18-20, Jesus commanded His disciples to make more disciples, teaching them to do all the things Jesus had commanded those first disciples to do right up to the end of the age. His commands included healing-miracles, as in Matthew 10:1-8. In 1 Corinthians 12:27-28, Paul said that God has SET or APPOINTED those Holy Spirit gifts in the church. NO SCRIPTURE even hints that those gifts were ever to be recalled. They did disappear in most of the church through unbelief, but those who believe the Bible instead of questioning it are still exercising those gifts today. The Early Church Fathers recorded those gifts operating into the fourth century. Other recorded history, which you are obviously unaware of, shows different groups believing in and exercising Holy Spirit gifts ever since the Head of the church commanded the church to keep doing so. Get yourself a copy of "2000 Years of Charismatic Christianity" by Charisma House Publishers. Moreover, the institutionalized church even lost belief in the NEW BIRTH for over a thousand years. Did that mean God no longer wants people to be born again? What are you trying to convince me of? Please go to my website, ronaldcraigbooks.com. You might learn something if you listen to God's Word instead of the devil's lies. My answer to you shows that I am sincere.
@@biblereality1621 nobody claims that ALL gifts are done away with. Prophecy is still very real although 99.9% of ppl claiming to be prophets are just false prophets
God can still heal people very much. We can even help with that through prayer. People can cast out demons through prayer and fasting.
But nobody is speaking in tongues.
The vlogger is lacking knowledge about calvinism!!!
My copy of Calvin's 1000 page book of lies (read more than 3 times), and his 22 volume Bible-commentary set, which is full of the same lies, is all the knowledge of Calvinism I need. You have obviously swallowed all of Calvin's lies, like millions of others have. I know the truth!
Can we get it for free
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A DEMONIC Site 👹👹
Short comment. Not sure if you are agreeing with me about Calvinism or are accusing me of being demonic. You can check out all I point out about the demonic nature of Calvinism in my books on Calvinism. I have a short video giving an overview of each of my books on UA-cam. Keep looking.
I have been praying for answers and the father has provided numerous examples . Cheers for the vid!
I wonder why these proponents of anti-Calvinists do not have all their people in heaven?? Lots of people die without Christ. If God wished to love the whole world, why are people still going to hell.?
Did you get the book and read it and look up all the Scripture references, or did you just watch the video about the book? God so loved the WHOLE world that He gave Jesus to save the WHOLE world. People go to hell because they have rejected Christ. Be honest with God's Word!
@@biblereality1621 I just think that people who are not Calvinist are just a bit lazy in their Theology. What do you make of all the verses about predestination and election?.
@@koosvanzyl2605 It does seem you do not have your mind made up and are unwilling to change. The short video on the Calvinist Conspiracy only introduces the book. In the book itself you will find Bible answers to your question. I have rewritten and republished that book by a different publisher, and slightly changed the title, and you can see that new book by clicking on ronaldcraigbooks.com. Another interesting new book is on that site as well,; and others coming soon. Calvin's predestination is NOT Bible predestination by any means.
If your book was of god you would give it away!
No, Calvin taught a general atonement, as well as a particular redemption (Read his sermons on Acts 17:24-32 and 1Tim.2:1-8, and many more).
Today most 'calvinists' are "Owenists" and have only read Owen, and maybe Calvin's first work: His 'Institutes' which he wrote under pressure when yet in his twenties.
People are just lazy and misinformed in 'this present evil world'
You are the liar. In Calvin's 22 volume commentary set he taught the same things he did in his "Institutes." And those were obviously written long after his "Institutes." So the only pressure he was under then was his own deceptions. You are obviously trying to vindicate your own personal beliefs.
@@biblereality1621
Alan C. Clifford of Charenton Reformed Publishing is nearly 90 years old, and has a book (Calvinus), where he quotes from Calvin's works (sermons and commentaries) to prove that Calvin taught a general atonement, and also a paricular redemption, as does the holy Scriptures.
I took the time to look up each quotation, and did a study of my own.
I also read much of John Wesley's works, and found that he was also misrepresented, by B.B. Warfield and others.
Hope you are doing fine. These are facts you should look into yourself.
@@michaelstanley4698
Regardless of Calvin's personal dialectics, application of his theology by modern practitioners is apostate. If you follow Calvinist doctrine, you either never knew Christ or you are in the process of falling away.
@@PETERJOHN101
Ps.149:4 (KJV)
@@PETERJOHN101 more like not saved at all in the first place more like
So you believe that everyone has been saved by God? No one is going to hell?
I never said that, and the Bible never said that. Your statement is one of the fundamental flaws of Calvinism--only people God wants to be saved are saved; and if they are not saved, it is because God does not want them to be saved. My books are full of CLEAR SCRIPTURES that prove beyond doubt that every tenet of Calvinism is heresy--opposite of the Bible truth. You mentioned NOT ONE SCRIPTURE at all. And you accused me of saying something I did not say. When you stand before God, John Calvin will not be at your side defending you. You had better use the Bible as a yardstick to measure Calvinism--not Calvinism to measure the Bible. If you dare, check out my website, ronaldcraigbooks.com.
Limited atonement cannot be found by Calvin.
1 John 2:2 And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world.
There is nothing showing that John Calvin or Martin Luther or any of the reformers believed the doctrine of Limited Atonement. It sure has nothing of it in his commentaries and a full discussion of the scope of the atonement is not found in Calvin’s writings. It was a counter reaction on the Synod of Dordrecht against the Five articles of the Remonstrants [Arminius] 60 year after John Calvin had passed away. Calvin sure believed that the wrath of God came on Christ for the sins of the whole world which is Biblical. The belief of limited atonement is unbiblical, however minor and hypothetical.
We find support that John Calvin did not concern himself with Thoughts of Limited Atonement in some of his commentaries.
BY JOHN CALVIN
“Also we ought to have good care of those that have been redeemed with the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. If we see souls which have been so precious to God go to perdition, and we make nothing of it, that is to despise the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.” [Sermon on Ephesians 5:11-14]
“The four reasons, whereby Paul doth carefully prick forward the pastors to do their duty diligently, because the Lord hath given no small pledge of His love toward the Church in shedding His own blood for it. Whereby it appeared how precious it is to him; and surely there is nothing which ought more vehemently to urge pastors to do their duty joyfully, than if they consider that the price of the blood of Christ is committed to them. For hereupon it followeth, that unless they take pains in the Church, the lost souls are not only imputed to them, but they be also guilty of sacrilege, because they have profaned the holy blood of the Son of God, and have made the redemption gotten by him to be of none effect, so much as in them lieth. And this is a most cruel offence, if, through our sluggishness, the death of Christ do not only become vile or base, but the fruit thereof be also abolished and perish ...” [Commentary on Acts 20:28]
“He makes this favor common to all, because it is propounded to all, and not because it is in reality extended to all; for though Christ suffered for the sins of the whole world, and is offered through God’s benignity indiscriminately to all, yet all do not receive him.” [Commentary on Romans 5:18]
“True it is that the effect of His death comes not to the whole world. Nevertheless, forasmuch as it is not in us to discern between the righteous and the sinners that go to destruction, but that Jesus Christ has suffered His death and passion as well for them as for us, therefore it behoves us to labour to bring every man to salvation, that the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ may be available to them ...” [Sermon CXVI on the Book of Job (31:29-32)]
“The word many is not put definitely for a fixed number, but for a large number; for he contrasts himself with all others. And in this sense it is used in Romans 5:15, where Paul does not speak of any part of men, but embraces the whole human race.” [Commentary on Matthew 20:28]
“For he intended expressly to state [in John 3:16] that, though we appear to have been born to death, undoubted deliverance is offered to us by the faith of Christ; and, therefore, that we ought not to fear death, which otherwise hangs over us. And he has employed the universal term whosoever, both to invite all indiscriminately to partake of life, and to cut off every excuse from unbelievers. Such is also the import of the term World, which he formerly used; for though nothing will be found in the world that is worthy of the favour of God, YET HE SHOWS HIMSELF TO BE RECONCILED TO THE WHOLE WORLD, when he invites all men without exception to faith in Christ, which is nothing else than an entrance into life.” (Commentary on the Gospel of John)
Your entire LLLOOOONNNGGG paragraph is one big lie. Calvin's big book is filled with his demonic doctrines; including LIMITED ATONEMENT. And his Bible commentaries follow suit. You cannot read Calvin's works and come up with what you claim. So, either you have not read them, so know not what you are talking about; or you are deliberately lying.
@@biblereality1621 Then don't remove this. So people can check and see if I lie and if I do they will know.
Institutes of Calvin: CHAPTER 3.
REGENERATION BY FAITH. OF REPENTANCE.
That repentance not only always follows faith, but is produced by it, ought to be without controversy (see Calvin in Joann. 1:13). For since pardon and forgiveness are offered by the preaching of the Gospel, in order that the sinner, delivered from the tyranny of Satan, THE YOKE OF SIN, AND THE MISERABLE BONDAGE of iniquity, may pass into the kingdom of God, it is certain that no man can embrace the grace of the Gospel without retaking himself from the errors of his former life into the right path, and making it his whole study to practice repentance. Those who think that repentance precedes faith instead of flowing from, or being produced by it, as the fruit by the tree, HAVE NEVER UNDERSTOOD ITS NATURE, AND ARE MOVED TO ADOPT THAT VIEW ON VERY INSUFFICIENT GROUNDS.
THIS IS HOW CALVIN PREACHED THE GOSPEL (Calvin's Wisdom p119-120)
He calls all men to himself, without a single exception, and gives Christ to all, that we may be illumined by him. When we pray, we ought, according to the rule of charity, to include all. God invites all indiscriminately to salvation through the Gospel, BUT THE INGRATITUDE OF THE WORLD IS THE REASON why this grace, which is equally offered to all, is enjoyed by few.
Other than the result of men’s refusal.
Calvin as you can see and put the responsibility by men.
@@MariusVanWoerden Those who are familiar with Calvin's Institutes and Bible commentaries know that you are not echoing John Calvin's doctrines, but you are trying to defend him and yourself. Calvin taught his five points known as TULIP. And limited atonement is right in the middle.
"Limited Atonement", is everybody saved? NO! Then it is "Limited" and not Universal, right? How; separated by those who have true faith and those who do not have faith. Does the eternal GOD, not know from the beginning, even before earth and people were created, who would be saved? Is it not the omniscient GOD alone who saves, according to His foreknowledge and His good pleasure, to save some, even though ALL people are sinners, and in accordance with God's law, that all sinners must die? Grace is a gift, (Eph. 2:8) a pardon, not given to all, but according to what God determines. For He knew all of us long before we were even born, even before Christ died on the cross. GOD is the first cause in ALL things and He is not chained to the whims of any man's thinking. Ask yourself, how big is your god and is He limited to your narrow definitions and understanding of Him? Or is He ALMIGHTY GOD, who does everything according to His will? He is altogether righteous in all that He does, no matter what we think, because His ways are much higher than our ways, our logic. Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, (Proverbs 9:10) but there is little fear of God in most of Christendom today, just a lot of prideful flapping lips. That is why Jesus said what he said in Matthew 7:21-23 ..."I never knew you..." Jesus surely knew WHO he was hanging on the cross for! He was not thinking, maybe some "might" believe in me. That would amount to being self righteous, someone who was better or smarter than those who did not believe, but God is not a respecter of people, He condemns us all because of sin. But then He graciously adopts some into His family, those He foreknows. God chooses us, we do not choose Him, He causes us to believe, draws us to Himself, by His power to SAVE, through the Holy Spirit. John 3, born again, from above, the Sons of God.
@@gordoncrawley5826 I am not sure whether your are rebuking me or the other guy, or both. But, all you have to do to get the honest picture of Calvinism is to honestly read Calvin's demonic writings, and then honestly read the Holy Bible. All of my books on Calvinism are chocked full of Bible proof that all of Calvinism is demonic in nature. Not a shred of Bible Truth in any of John Calvin's theology! John Calvin was totally deceived by the devil.
We'll all know in the end. Silly people, you still think you chose God. Prior to your salvation, if you have it, you were formerly dead in your trespasses and sin. But you still believe that you somehow managed to get yourself saved. 😕
I never said any such thing. Where did you get that? Have you actually read my book you are commenting on? God provided salvation, and whosoever believes that truth and acts on it will be saved. Calvinists say the silliest things. Crazy things. Unbiblical things. Demonic things. People who are deceived try to put their own words in other people's mouths. Be careful who you call a liar. Be careful about twisting the Scriptures. Read what the Bible says about people who distort His Word to be able to hold onto their demonic doctrines. NOTHING ABOUT CALVINISM IS THE TRUTH.
@@biblereality1621 Why would you say that Calvinism is demonic? People hate Calvin’s doctrine because it removes all self from salvation and makes God sovereign, lest any man should boast. And no I haven’t read your book.
@@larrya3293 There is your answer. How can you make an honest and knowledgeable comment about something you know nothing about? Nothing I have said here or in any of my books takes anything away from God's Sovereignty! Calvin totally misunderstood the Bible teaching on God's Sovereignty. God's Sovereignty made salvation available. His Sovereignty does not make our decisions for us. If it did, then God would be guilty for our sins. It would pay you to do some studying of God's Word instead of trying to excuse your careless belief in Calvinism.
@@biblereality1621 But Calvin says because of your fallen and depraved nature, you are incapable of making that decision for yourself.
@@larrya3293 Well, that was Calvin's reasoning. He got that from Augustine, not the Bible. I am not going to converse about this all night. I have republished the "Calvinist Conspiracy" book by another publisher, and with a different title--"Demonic Conspiracy known as Calvinism." Fewer words, but same basic message--and at a lower price. You can find out about it if you click on ronaldcraigbooks.com. To find out the real truth about something, sometimes you have to invest a little time and money. You cannot put a dollar value on the truth. Of course, publishers do not publish for free, so there is a cost. But this book is of considerably lower price than the other one. And on that website you can see another book of mine--with others coming soon. Can you see the comments by other people about this book? If you can, you will see that I am not alone. Many are seeing through the falsehoods of Calvinism.
I just ran into this video.
The basis for Calvin's error is the same as that of Luther and Zwingli and Rome.
Jesus is the ONLY basis of our hope. It is Jesus whom we shall meet FIRST in eternity.
I spent 40+ years in degrees of confusion until Torben Sondergaard spoke to the issue.
Then it ALL came into focus. There is no theological problem!
We have been made to forget who Jesus is...that's all.
We are constantly made to focus on Trinitarian issues in our minds.
Isn't it odd that NONE of the apostles seemed to find THAT to be an issue.
Maybe that is because they were Jewish, perhaps?
But, regardless, modern/all (?) Protestants traded in Jesus for bits-and-pieces of Paul.
They cast off repentance, they man-handled baptism, they utterly confused salvation.
They totally mis-represented the Spirit of God!
They 'high-lighted" through parts of Romans and Ephesian and threw the balance into a box in the corner.
If I hear just ONE more person mention the word "works" to me...
There is little joy in the churches. The songs are all about "us".
The Temple guards said "NO man EVER spoke like that," but WE banish HIS words from our songs.
It's ALL "doctrine this" and "doctrine that".
Prophecy is seemingly irrelevant, especially when it is JESUS who is prophesying.
I finally understood the reason that there are SO MANY denominations.
When you actually READ the New Testament, Reformed Protestantism falls apart in your hands.
It is MEN who have been DOMINATING the Kingdom of God for two millennium - NOT Jesus!
And the Masoretes! They really made a MESS out of the Old Testament!
Well...enough, already!
You get the POINT!
I think you swallowed the bait, you over reacted!
Lies, deceit.,manipulation. Doing the Devil's work. False teachings etc. Strong words indeed. But how can this author know for sure that he too, is not duped by the devil.? Does he reject the unscriptural doctrines such as the Trinity and immortal soul?
Just because God is Sovereign, doesnt mean man cant make decisions. When it comes to our SALVATION however, it is and was the Sovereignty of God's will that saves us. Not our OWN ability to believe. For the Word clearly states that we are DEAD in our trespasses! How can a dead man "choose" life? He can't! Unless first regenerated by Gods Holy Spirit. Who graciously gives us Faith to believe. That FAITH instinctively bends "our" will towards the Father who gave it! NOTHING to do with our own ability to choose Christ.
Colossians 1:16.,17.
16. For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17. And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
That includes people who are in hell RIGHT NOW! You say, well they rejected God! But did not God create them knowing they would end up in Hell? Hence the Sovereignty of God! The doctrine of mans "free" will completely DISMANTLES the Sovereignty of God's will.
Good thing Paul chose to believe. I like reading his letters.
Try Romans Chapter 9
Paul CHOSE to believe?? God knocked him to the ground and led him to Ananias in an act of sovereign irresistible grace.
@@markrogers7546 you missed the sarcasm of my comment. Remember friend, we are arguing that God Alone reveals Truth to whosoever He chooses. We CANNOT be angry at other Christians who have not been given the ability to understand Election. Just speak the Truth in love and let God do the rest. Or stay in the cage until you can. 😉
@@ogmakefirefiregood That was put very well. We cannot make anyone believe. We share the Gospel and allow God to open their eyes. Understanding God’s sovereign election isn’t needed for salvation. I was saved for 40 years before he opened my eyes to it. The understanding of election, as with most points of God’s sovereignty, helps us with humility and sanctification. God Bless!
@@shawnglass108 thanks 😊 🙏
Calvinism is Biblical Christianity
Nothing in Calvinism reflects Bible truth. Read my books and look at all the Scripture references. Calvinism is nothing like the Bible message. Calvinism is of the devil. John Calvin accused God of lying. He committed the unforgivable sin of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. Get honest about it. Do you even know what Calvinism teaches?
You can find out more by clicking on ronaldcraigbooks.com. I have UA-cam channels on which I teach on Daniel and Revelation--the end-times.
@@biblereality1621 read ur book? I read the Bible. I don't argue Doctrine. Calvinism is Biblical Christianity. But can run with the light God gave you. Hope u make alot of money with ur book lol. SMH
@@biblereality1621 just out of curiosity, give me one answer on Calvinism being wrong. What's one thing wrong in that Theology. Go~
@@patiduran2438 If you read the book you have the answers--from Scripture. Let me reverse it and ask you to provide one Scripture that even hints that God predestined Adam to sin and fall. There is NOT ONE PASSAGE anywhere in the Bible that supports that demonic lie. So you will have to answer that first. If you cannot produce one Scripture that backs that Calvinist lie, then it is obvious that all the rest of Calvinism is a lie, for all the rest of Calvin's theology is based on that lie. Nothing about any of Calvinism is biblical--NOTHING!
This man does not understand the atonement. If Jesus was your substitute in death then that person has been redeemed. If Jesus died for eveybody who ever lived then everybody who ever lived would be saved. The Bible says there are only 2 types of people, sheep or goats. Jesus died only for the sheep, he told the goats depart from me you cursed ones. Why? Because they are not redeemed. Jesus plainly says who he died for, the sheep.
*John 10 : 11,26-29*
I am the Good Shepherd; the Good Shepherd giveth His life for the sheep. But ye believe not, because ye are not of My sheep, as I said unto you. My sheep hear My voice, and I know them and they follow Me. And I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of My hand. My Father, who gave them to Me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of My Father’s hand.
Well, I see you are just as dense as John Calvin. He knew NOTHING about the actual Gospel of Christ. People do not get saved because they are already the arbitrarily-chosen elect. They BECOME the elect by getting saved through faith. I have received several idiotic comments from Calvinists, and NOT ONE HAS PRESENTED AN ACTUAL BIBLICAL ANSWER. They may throw a few passages at me they claim proves their point, but they CONVENIENTLY avoid those MANY passages that prove they are deceived. You have proven nothing by your arguments. And, it is obvious that you are arguing only from watching the video about the book. HOW ABOUT GETTING THE BOOK AND READING IT WITH AN HONEST MIND AND HEART! Can you do that? Or have you already gotten so calloused that even the Holy Spirit cannot get the truth across to you? All of Calvinism is demonic. Nothing about it is biblical.
@@biblereality1621 Romans 3:10-11,18
[10]As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
[11]There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.
[18]There is no fear of God before their eyes.
Ephesians 2:1
[1]And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;
Ephesians 2:8
[8]For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
If Faith were of myself why would God qiucken me in the flesh? Romans 3 says "no man seeks God"
*1 Corinthians **2:14** : 14*
But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness unto him; neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
@@dwashington1333 Well, you can camp on certain of your favorite passages and read into them your doctrine, which is not actually in any of them, and IGNORE DOZENS AND DOZENS of other passages which disprove your Calvinist doctrines and prove you to be a liar. How about those that prove genuine Christians can fall away and be lost again? How about showing me ONE passage that clearly states that God, before He created anything, decided that He wanted Adam to fall, all his offspring to be lost, and arbitrarily wanted to save only some of them, and condemn all others, with no reference to the character or decisions of either? John Calvin was the devil's mouthpiece. And if you push Calvin's demonic doctrines, you too have lent your mouth to the devil! The Bible plainly destroys Calvinism!
@@biblereality1621 I am not a Calvinist, I am a Primitive Baptist we don't believe the same as Calvinists. You ignore whole chapters of the Bible or you twist them to your Sovereign Man philosophy over the true Sovereign God doctrine. Ephesians 1 and Romans 9, I would love to hear how you twist those chapters.
@@dwashington1333 Well, that will be easy. Just GET MY BOOKS ON CALVINISM and READ THEM! Are you afraid to do that? I dare you. If you truly have an honest mind and heart, you just might learn something. But, I figure you do not have the spiritual guts to face the truth. You are definitely a Calvinist. Everything you have thrown at me is Calvinist. All liars will have their part in the Lake of Fire for all eternity. You know WHAT you believe, I know WHOM I believe. Go to ronaldcraigbooks.com or livingwayfellowshiponline.org, and see other books and TTUTH videos.
I hate calvinism
That’s because you don’t understand the condition of the unregenerate person.
You do not want justice you want mercy and grace. Nobody receives injustice- you either receive justice (due to your rebellion against God) or you receive the saving power of mercy/grace from a loving God.
He who does not believe is condemned already. We all have a personal responsibility to believe and calvinists intuitively know it that is why thy preach like a free willer.
@@kylerittenhouse5426 ….”we all have a personal responsibility”……the Bible teaches we do not have the ability to come to Christ…..we are spiritually dead…. only by the saving power of Grace can we be born again,turned to the light and have a new life in Christ.
@@chrismachin2166 Luke 14:28, you have to count the cost. You don't understand free will. Jesus counted the cost now its our turn to count the cost. Stop with the dead man analogies, a dead man can not count the cost nor read the gift of grace in the Bible. We dont need an extra special helping of grace that pre saves us before believing.
John 7:18
Keep your book . I’ll stick with the Bible. The apostle Paul would of agreed with john Calvin.
My books are FULL OF THE BIBLE, and Paul would have exposed John Calvin as a mouth-piece of the devil--just as I have--with the Word of Truth. You Calvinist never actually make a Bible case: You just argue--all you know how to do! You are the blind leading the blind. Why my books are so important.You impress me not!
@@biblereality1621 again I don’t need to buy your book . I got the only book I need the Bible. You our blind to the truth of the Bible. I pray God will open your eyes . I can see that you don’t understand the Apostle Paul .
@@donthephoneman7084 I do not know what eyes you are looking through, but I know the truth much more than you obviously do. And I do understand the apostle Paul. You are obviously looking through John Calvin's doctrinal prism, which grossly distorts the actual Bible message. Do not feel sorry for me. I would feel sorry for you, but you obviously deliberately deceived yourself. You can blame no one but your self. But the worst thing is that you are deceiving many other people--for which you will have to give account to God. It will not be pleasant, unless you repent now. No more replies to you.
@@biblereality1621 stop your nonsense . I have no problem to meet my GOD. My faith rest in the finished work of Christ. He did it all . To Him alone be glory. I can tell by your rhetoric of you think highly of yourself. You couldn’t hold a candle to the God fearing reformers that died and were tortured for there faith. Your the one that needs to repent. I hope you don’t hear the words of my Lord and savior Jesus Christ saying to you “depart from me you worker of iniquity I never knew you!! Repent and stop your attack on GODS bride.
What a useless book.
You may think now that it is useless. But, when you stand before God and have to answer for your unbelief and rebellion. you will wish you had at least looked into in. But, it will be too late then. Are you afraid to face the truth? My books are FULL OF CLEAR SCRIPTURES the prove beyond doubt that John Calvin's theology is of the devil. No way Calvinism is the truth. No way does the True God fit Calvin's demonic description. And many people are going to Hell because they are trusting in Calvin's pet doctrines instead of Bible Truth. I did not make the rules. But I have been called to preach the truth.