Calvinism

Thomas Irvin

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Topical teaching on the topic of Calvinism. www.vbcoden.com

08/27/2025

Calvinism | Perseverance of the Saints

The sermon centers on the assurance of salvation, emphasizing that believers are preserved by God's power, not by their own efforts. Drawing from Romans 8 and other passages, it refutes the Calvinist doctrine of perseverance of the saints, arguing that it contradicts biblical promises and creates unnecessary anxiety. Instead, it highlights God's unwavering commitment to keeping those who trust in Jesus Christ, offering a message of hope and confidence rooted in the finished work of Christ and the ongoing intercession of the Holy Spirit, ultimately calling listeners to embrace a life of faithfulness and trust in God's keeping power.
08/21/2025

Calvinism | Irresistible Grace

The sermon critically examines Calvinistic doctrines, particularly irresistible grace, arguing that they contradict clear biblical teachings. It contends that the idea of God predestining individuals to salvation or damnation, and rendering human choice irrelevant, is a flawed premise. The speaker emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's word and rejecting philosophical systems that undermine personal responsibility and the genuine offer of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, advocating for a return to foundational biblical principles and a rejection of deterministic interpretations of scripture.
08/20/2025

Calvinism | Limited Atonement

The sermon critiques Calvinistic doctrines, particularly limited atonement, arguing that they misinterpret Scripture and undermine God's character. It emphasizes that Christ's death provides sufficient atonement for all humanity, but its effectiveness hinges on individual faith and acceptance. The speaker contends that Calvinism's philosophical underpinnings, stemming from ancient Greek thought and perpetuated through Augustine and John Calvin, distort the biblical message of universal availability of salvation and discourage evangelistic zeal, instead promoting a deterministic view that diminishes human responsibility and God's love.
08/15/2025

Calvinism | Unconditional Election

The sermon critically examines Calvinistic doctrines, particularly unconditional election, arguing that they are not supported by scripture and lead to an incoherent understanding of God's character and plan for salvation. It contends that the idea of predestination, as presented by Calvinists, is misapplied and that true election is conditional upon faith in Jesus Christ, making salvation accessible to all who believe. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding biblical context, rejecting philosophical interpretations that obscure the simplicity of the gospel, and maintaining a firm belief in God's universal desire for all people to be saved through faith in Christ.
08/14/2025

Calvinism | Intro To TULIP & Total Depravity

The sermon critically examines Calvinistic theology, particularly the doctrine of total depravity, arguing that it misrepresents biblical teaching and undermines the gospel invitation. It refutes the idea that man is so inherently corrupt that he is incapable of responding to God, emphasizing instead that while humanity is sinful, they retain the ability to freely choose to believe in Jesus Christ. The speaker contends that Calvinism's emphasis on predestination and irresistible grace diminishes the importance of evangelism and misrepresents God's universal offer of salvation, advocating for a biblically faithful understanding of human responsibility and God's gracious call to all.
08/09/2025

Calvinism | Historical and Philosophical Links Between Calvinism and Fatalism

The sermon explores the historical and philosophical connections between Calvinism and fatalism, arguing that Calvinism represents a Christianized adaptation of Stoic and Manichaean ideas rather than a purely biblical doctrine. It traces Augustine's influence and examines how Calvin adopted Stoic necessity, emphasizing the parallels between predetermined outcomes in both systems. The speaker contends that while Calvinism incorporates elements of truth, its reliance on philosophical frameworks can lead to spiritual deadness and a misinterpretation of biblical concepts like free will and divine sovereignty, ultimately advocating for a return to scriptural foundations and a rejection of doctrines intertwined with pagan thought.
08/06/2025

Calvinism | A Historical Introduction To Calvinism

Christians often find themselves ensnared by theological systems that masquerade as true doctrine whilst concealing the most insidious of ecclesiastical poisons. Like some malignant growth that spreads undetected until it has consumed the vital organs, Calvinism has infiltrated the body of Christ with such subtlety that many have mistaken its patently adverse symptoms for spiritual vigor. What presents itself as elevated theology is, upon historical examination, nothing more than baptized paganism arrayed in the respectable vestments of Christian orthodoxy.

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Topical teaching on the topic of Calvinism. www.vbcoden.com

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Thomas Irvin
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7
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Clean
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