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Topic: Chosen (The)

Episode Topic Audio

2024-04-09
"Elect" vs "Saved": Is the term "elect" used in the same way in the Old and New Testaments? Were some of the unfaithful Pharisees still elect, but not saved? [Isaiah 49:6, Acts 13:47, John 15:16].



2024-03-07
Israel-Still the Chosen People: Is Israel (the Jews) still God's chosen people? [Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 22:18, Galatians 3:16, Zechariah 9:9].



2024-01-22
Israel's Covenant Relationship, the Chosen People: How would you explain the relationship and overlap between Israel's covenant relationship and salvation? [Hebrews 6, Hebrews 3].



2024-01-12
Presenting an Alternate View of Israel: Is this a good summary or definition of Israel today in modern history? [Isaiah 10:22, Romans 9:27, Romans 11:5, Leviticus 18:24-28, Deuteronomy 28:1-14, Deuteronomy 28:63].



2024-01-11
Two Groups-His Sheep & Not His Sheep (Predestination): Are there two limited and distinctive groups of people, the "elect and non-elect," the "wheat and the tares," "sheep and the goats?" [John 10:10-13, John 8:43-44, Matthew 13:24-30, John 10:27, John 6:45, John 17:6, Matthew 25:40].



2023-11-10
Hatred for the Jews: How do you explain the irrational hatred for the Jewish people and Israel? [1 John 5:18-20].
Survival of the Jews People: How does scripture explain the supernatural survival of the Jewish people?


2023-11-09
God's Chosen Few: Would you comment on Romans 9 and the references to Esau, and God's right to choose only some? [Romans 9, Galatians 3, Romans 9:6, Romans 9:27 ].



2023-09-25
Calvinism's "The Elect": What verses do the Calvinists use to support their ideas about "the Elect" and their chosenness? [1 Peter 2:9-10, Ephesians 1:4].



2023-08-21
God Knew Us Each Personally Before the Foundation of the World: Does God know each of us personally before the foundation of the earth? [Jeremiah 1:5, Galatians 1:15, Revelation 3:5, Revelation 13:8, Revelation 20:15, Matthew 10:29-31].
God's Partiality: If God chose one person before the foundation of the earth, but did not choose another, doesn't that show God with partiality? [Acts 10:34-35, James 4:6-7].


2023-07-13
Chosen & Secure (Calvinism): If I am a Calvinist, then can I be assured that I cannot lose my salvation? [2 Thessalonians 2:10].



2023-05-15
Election (Calvinism) - "We all" and "us": Can you help clarify who the "we all" and "us" and "you" are being addressed? Couldn't it be everyone? [Ephesians 1:4-5].



2023-05-10
Calvinist: Election, Self-Selection: How is it that Calvinist's seem to self-select to be of the "elect?"
God Remembering His Covenant: Does God remember His covenant forever? [Psalm 105:8, Deuteronomy 28].


2023-03-28
The Word "World" in Scripture: Does the translation of the word for "world" in the verse where John the Baptist says, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world?" allow for the Calvinvist view that reduces salvation to the limited chosen or elect? [John 1:29, 1 John 2:1-2, 1 John 5:19].



2023-01-27
Chosen or Predestination: Could the foundation of the world be well into Genesis 1? [Genesis 1:2].
Mormon Prophets: Caller comments that scripture predicted prophets which validated them and there were no predictions for Mormon prophets.


2023-01-04
Dispensationalism: Can you give me a brief overview of "Dispensational" theology and how it relates to the Old & New Testaments? [Exodus 19:5, Galatians 3:28, Romans 11:26, Romans 9:27, Romans 11:5].



2022-11-22
Creation of Earth: Affirmation of the creation of the earth in six days. [Genesis 1].
Predestination (Chosen): If one doesn't believe in "predestination" then, what about Paul being chosen in Acts 9? [Acts 9:15-16, I Peter 1:20, Romans 8:29, I John 3:2, Ephesians 1:5, Ephesians 1:11, Romans 8:23].


2022-11-15
"Other" Sheep: Could you share your thoughts on the verse about God having "other" sheep that was given to prove the Calvinist position of predestination? [John 10:16, Matthew 13:4, John 1:9, John 3:19-21, Acts 17:23-31].



2022-11-09
Old Testament Salvation: If God divorced Israel, then does that then mean no one in the Old Testament could be saved? [Genesis 15:6, Deuteronomy 28].



2022-11-07
Church Theology before Calvinism: What was the church's theological position before the Reformers and Calvin (and Augustine)? Recommended Topical Lectures: "God's Sovereignty and Man's Salvation."



2022-10-14
"Chain of Redemption" in the Old & New Testaments: Does the phrase, "those who He foreknew", refer to the faithful remnant in Israel at the time of Christ's resurrection, therefore not applicable to the church today, regarding justification and glorification? [Romans 8:28-30, Romans 11:2, Revelation 14:4, James 1:18, Romans 9:4, Romans 5:20, Hebrews 11, John 17:6-12, Ephesians 2:6].



2022-08-01
Calvinism-Predestined & Chosen: What are your thoughts on Calvinism realtive to Ephesians 1 chosen & predestination)? Recommends topical series of lectures: "God's Sovereignty and Man's Salvation." [Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 8:29, I John 3:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18].



2022-07-11
God's Sovereignty: Isn't Romans 9 (about the potter & clay, Jacob & Esau) just saying that He has the right to do what he wants to do? [Romans 9, Galatians 5:6, James 2, Hebrews 11].



2022-07-08
Damned from the Beginning: Are some people made wicked and destined to damnation? [Proverbs 16:4, Isaiah 66:3-4,k 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 ].



2022-06-07
Why God Chose Israel for His People: Does the Bible indicate why God chose the ancient Israelites to be His special people? [Genesis 22:18, Genesis 28:14].
Gentile Salvation in the Old Testament: How could the gentiles be justified before God and saved in the Old Testament? [Avts 17:27, Acts 10:31].


2022-06-06
God's Sovereignty & Free Will: How does one reconcile our "free will" relative to "God's sovereignty" and "predestination"?
Total Depravity: What about those that say that they have nothing good enough in them to want God? [Romans 7:18, Jeremiah 13:23, Jeremiah 17:9].


2022-04-25
Predesdination: Is "predestination" in scripture more about God determining how people would be saved through Christ? [Ephesians 1:4-5, Ephesians 1:11, I Peter, Romans 9:29-30, I John 3:2, Romans 8:14-16].
Augustine, Predestination & Manichaeism: Doesn't the misunderstanding that Calvinists have about predestination actually come from the Gnostics (Manichaenist)?


2022-03-28
Intermediate State of Believers: What is the current state of those believers who have passed away? [2 Corinthians 5:8, I Thessalonians 4].
Transported to Heaven: Do you think that the transport to heaven is instantaeous or do they travel there? Could ghosts be the unbelievers that don't go instanteously?
The Television Show "The Chosen": What do you think of the show "The Chosen"?

2022-02-28
Needn't Preach or Evangelize if We are Predestined: Do the people who think you are predestined to be saved, still preach the gospel? [Romans 8:29-30, Ephesians 1:4-11, 2 Peter 3:9, Luke 13:34, Matthew 23:37, Acts 10].



2022-02-28
"All Imprisoned in Disobedience": What does it mean "imprisoned all in disobedience so to have mercy"? [Romans 11:32, Romans 9:14, Romans 3:23, Romans 9:6-7, Romans 9:21, Matthew 3:9, Romans 8, Romans 2:28, Galatians 3:7, Romans 2:28, Jeremiah 18:1-19:3, Isaiah 64:8 ].



2022-01-26
3-Point Calvinism: Didn't you say that one can't be a 3-point Calvinist? Can you explain that?



2021-10-05
Not Willing Any Should Perish (Calvinism): Who is being referred to with the word "us" in the scripture about God not being willing that any should perish. [2 Peter 3:9, Ezekiel 33:11, Matthew 23:37].
"Christ" (Definition of the Title): What does the word "Christ" mean?


2021-09-28
Free-will or Chosen: Is this verse in John talking about salvation, and about the lack of free-will? [John 15:16-19, John 6, John 12].
Born of God Everyone is created by God, but is everyone born of God? [John 3:6, I Peter 1:23].
Believe First, Before Saved: Do you believe first, or do you believe after-to prove your salvation? [John 20:31].

2021-09-24
Calvinism: Caller suggests that listeners read R.C. Sproul's book, "Chosen by God" and that God makes all the choices. [Ephesians 1].
Temple of God: Caller disagrees with Steve that "Temple of God" is the church? [Matthew 24, Luke 21:20, 2 Thessalonians 2;3-4, Daniel 9:26-27, I Corinthians 3:16, 2 Corinthians 6:16, Acts 17:24, Acts 7:49].


2021-09-07
Able to be Saved, Elect or Not: Caller shares his fear that he may be demon possessed and not part of the elect, and asks; Can I still be saved? [2 Peter 3:9, Ezekiel 33::11, John 6:37].



2021-08-26
Sproul & Calvinism: How does R.C. Sproul justify his view that those that receive salvation get grace, and those that receive hell get justice? Recommended topical lecture: "God's Sovereignty & Man's Salvation."



2021-08-26
The Word "Lost" Relative to Salvation: Is Jesus talking about salvation when he talks about being lost in John 17? [John 17:12, Acts 1, John 2:25].



2021-07-30
Praising of Israel by Christian Leaders: Why are all these Christian leaders always praising Israel and the Jewish people, when they reject Christ? [Romans 10:2].



2021-07-08
Confusion About Election or "the Elect": Could you help me get less confused about "election", as I listen daily to John MacArthur? [John 3:16, John 6:37, Matthew 16:24, Matthew 11:28, Matthew 23:37, John 15].



2021-04-27
Predestination, Chosen, Election: Could you help me understand more about God choosing people for salvation? [Romans 8:29, Ephesians 1:5, Ephesians 1:11, I John 3:2, 2 Peter 3:8-10].



2021-04-26
Predestination: What are your views on "predestination" and why people believe in it or not? [I Peter 1:1-2, Romans 8:28-30, Ephesians 1:5, Ephesians 1:11, Romans 8:22-23].



2021-04-14
Non-Calvinist View of "Election": Could you give a non-Calvinist view of "election" as in I Thessalonians? [I Thessalonians 1:4].



2021-04-07
Properly Preaching the Gospel: As scripture warns we are to be careful not "to preach another gospel", How does one properly preach the gospel? [Galatians 1:7-9, John 6].



2021-03-22
Chosen People Makes God a Racist: Is God a racist because He favor His chosen people? [I Peter 2:9].



2021-03-01
Non Calvinist View of "Appointed to Eternal Life": Can you help me understand how this verse about being "appointed to eternal life" would be explained from a non-Calvinist position? [Acts 13:46-48, I Corinthians 16:15, Acts 16:14].
Being Caused to Believe (Calvinism): Does the text suggest God causing people to believe in Acts: [Acts 13:46-48].


2021-02-25
Calvinism: Isn't it counterintuitive to be a Calvinist and also be an evangelist?



2021-02-24
Chosen for the Book of Life: Did God choose who would be faithful, or did He just know who would be, when he wrote the names in the "Book of Life"? [Revelation 3:5, Revelation 20:15, Psalm 69:27-28].



2021-01-25
Calvinism vs the Alternates: What is the difference between Calvinism and other denominations? Recommended lecture; "God's Sovereignty & Man's Salvation."
Steve Gregg Leaving Calvary Chapel: What lead to your departure from Calvary Chapel?


2020-12-15
The Predestined & The Elect: Could you help me understand "the predestined" and "the elect"? [John 15, Luke 19:10].
Satan Lucifer: Is Satan the Lucifer, and was he an archangel? [2 Peter 1:19].


2020-11-23
Calvinism & Few Who Find it: If scripture indicates that people will be trying to "find" the way, doesn't that become a good argument against Calvinism? [Matthew 7:14].



2020-10-20
The Word, "Israel", Removed in New Bible Translation: What do you think of Olivier Melnik's (Chosen People Ministries), report that The Bible 2020 by Danish Bible Society removes "Israel" from the Bible?



2020-10-09
Total Depravity: Do you agree with the Calvinist position regarding "total depravity"? [Colossians 2, Ephesians 2, Luke 15:11-32].
Chosen in Christ: What do you say about the verses that say we are "chosen" in Christ? [Isaiah 42, Ephesians 1:4, John 15, Exodus 12, Isaiah 5].
Chosen Before the Foundation of the World: Were we not chosen before the foundation of the world? [Ephesians 1:4].

2020-10-09
Predestination: Did you say that the word "predestination" only appears in two places the New Testament? [Romans 8:29-30, Ephesians 1:5, 2 Corinthians 3:18, I John 3:2].



2020-10-06
Predestination & Free Will: Can you help me with my struggle with the word, "predestination" and its implications? [Ephesians 1:5, Romans 8:29].



2020-10-01
The Elect in Christ: Is it biblical to view that Christ is the elect one, and we are "in Him", therefore also elect? [John 15:6, Ephesians 1:4, I John 5:12].
Corporate Election: Is viewing election as "corporate election" biblical, as to opposed to the Calvinist view? [John 15:6, Ephesians 1:4, I John 5:12].


2020-09-22
if Christ Died to Atone for Sin, How Can There Still be Punishment: If Christ came to die to atone for the sins of all, how can punishment be required (universal atonement vs universal salvation)? [I Corinthians 8:10-11, 2 Peter 2:1].



2020-09-04
Calvinism's Effectually Called: Is the Calvinistic idea we are chosen without free will, as in "the calling from eternity past" defended in scripture? [I Corinthians 1:24-25, Isaiah 65, Matthew 22:14, Matthew 23:37, Luke 13:34, Romans 8:28, 2 Peter 3:9].



2020-09-02
Jesus Not Needed for the Jew: Is the verse about turning from our "wicked ways" and "healing the land" in 2 Chronicles still applicable to us today? Can this be used to defend an argument that Jesus is not needed for Jews to claim God? [2 Chronicles 7:14, Deuteronomy 18:15-18, Hebrews 11:10, Hebrews 11:15].



2020-08-12
Many Are Called, Few Chosen: Does "many are called, but few are chosen" mean that God knows who is going to be saved from the beginning? [Matthew 22:14, 2 Thessalonians 2:14].



2020-08-11
Why Was Israel Chosen: Why did God choose Israel to bring about New Testament restoration?
"Already, Not Yet" Hermeneutic: I don't understand the "already, not yet" hermeneutic in Progressive Dispensational thinking?


2020-07-30
Greek Word for faith, "pistis": Could you help me sort out the actual meaning of the Greek word for faith, "pitis" and how it relates to a gift given or our choosing to believe? [Romans 10:17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 11:1].
Faith-a Gift Given or Chosen by Us: Could you help me understand out much our will has to do with our salvation, the grace with which it is given, and evaluation of the evidence? [Hebrews 11:1].


2020-07-17
Terrified into the Church: How could John MacArthur, a Calvinist, believe that people could be terrified into entering the church, if they are already elect?



2020-06-26
God is Not a Racist - Insufficient: Isn't saying that "God is not a racist", an insufficient response to clarifying why God doesn't choose any racial group for carrying out His will? [Romans 2:5-10].
Calvinism-We Are Not Robots: Is it not insufficient to say that "we are not robots" in your argument regarding Calvinism and the matter of free-will and predestination?


2020-05-13
Calvinism & Hyper-Calvinism: Would you talk a little bit about the various degrees of Calvinism and specifically, Hyper-Calvinism? [Romans 10:9, Joshua 24:14-15, Deuteronomy 30:19].
Calvinism & Lordship Salvation: Do Calvinists believe in Lordship and Lordship Salvation?
Dispensationalism Reviewed: Can you give a quick overview of what Dispensationalism is?

2020-05-11
The Chosen of God, the Elect: Why do you believe that we are not chosen as the elect by the Holy Spirit?
A Sovereign God That Allows Evil in the World: If God is sovereign, why does He allow so much evil in the world?


2020-05-06
The Chosen People: Were the chosen people the Hebrews or the Jews?
Moses a Jew or Hebrew: Moses didn't call himself a Jew, but called himself a Hebrew, right? [Genesis 14:13].


2020-05-01
Old Covenant Israelites Restoration to God: How do the Israelites who were cut-off in the Old Covenant, come back to be restored to God in the last days, especially if they don't know they are Jewish? [Hebrews 8:13, John 8:37-40].



2020-04-10
Proclamation: Caller shares a proclamation about the glory of God.
Identifying The Called: The words for used for "called" in Romans 8, are two different Greek words, so does that identify a particular and exclusive group of people as "the called"?[Romans 8:28-30, Isaiah 66:4, Hosea 11:4, Revelation 17:14].
Husband/ Wife vs Bride/ Bridegroom: Is there any distinction between the husband/ wife in the Old Testament and the bride/ bridegroom in the New Testament? [Isaiah 43:4, 2 Corinthians 11:2, Revelation 19:7-9].

2020-04-03
Calvinism-Golden Chain of Redemption: Would you share your thoughts on the order of events in redemption- chosen, foreknowledge, called, elect, predestined, etc. (Golden Chain of Redemption]? [Romans 8:28-30, I John 3:2, I Peter 1:2, Ephesians 2:6].



2020-03-23
Jews the Only Worshippers of God: Why were the Jews the only ones to have a relationship with God? [Hebrews 11].



2020-03-20
Calvinist Views of Election & Predestination: Could you talk about the Calvinist views of election, being chosen, and predestination held by some of the leading Calvinists, such as Calvin and Sproul? [Romans 8-9].



2020-03-19
Steve's Book on Revelation-Comment: Just a word of appreciation for Steve's teaching and his Revelation book.
Uncleanness in Old vs New Testament: Can you clarify the difference between "uncleanness" in the Old Testament and its spiritual application in the New Testament? [2 Corinthians 6, 7:11]
Isaac & Ishmael: Can you help me to understand the significance of Isaac & Ishmael? [Galatians 4:21-31].

2020-03-04
Appointed or Chosen: Is the word for "appointed" in these verses correct? Does it mean appointed to the word, thereby making it an argument against Calvinism? [I Peter 2:8, Acts 13:48]
Foul Language (Cussing or Swearing): What do you think about using foul language (cussing & swearing)? [Ephesians 4:29, James 3:1-12].


2020-03-02
Calvinism-Election & God's Chosen People: Could you help me sort through Calvinism and Election?



2020-01-24
Few are Chosen: Could you clarify what is meant by "many are called, few are chosen?" [Matthew 13, 20:16, 22:14].
Earth's Age: Would you discuss the age of the earth ?


2019-10-25
Chosen People: Did God choose the individual people or the Jewish nation? Are we the chosen people? [I Corinthians 16:22].



2019-06-28
Unconditional Election (Calvinism): Are we unconditionally chosen or elected to be saved? If so, how then, could God be upset if we didn't make the choice? [Ephesians 1:4, Acts 17:30].



2019-06-17
God Choosing People: Can you explain the choosing of Jacob and Esau, and God hardening Pharaohs heart? [Romans 9:6].



2019-03-13
Israel-God's People: Who are God's people? Isn't Paul saying that God's people are identified as national Israel? [Romans 11:1, 28, 8:29, 9:27, Chapters 9-11].



2019-03-07
Calvinism-The Elect: Are Calvinists similar to the Jews that assumed salvation based on their ethnic election-or chosen status? [Romans 9]. Are Calvinists more humble because they believe in total depravity?



2019-01-23
Call of God for Only the Elect: Is the calling to come to God only come to certain people, or to all? [John 12:32, John 1:9, Psalm 19].



2018-10-29
Calvinism & Election: You are chosen, but chosen for what?



2018-08-24
Calvinism & Arminianism: Where do you land on the Arminian vs Calvinism controversy? What does it mean to be chosen or elected?



2018-07-30
Being Drawn by God: It says you have to be drawn by God? How do I know I'm being drawn?



2018-06-12
R. C. Sproul, Election & Predestination: R C Sproul, who holds the Calvinist view about Election & Predestination, can you please clarify what it means to really be chosen in Christ? [John 6:44, Ephesians 1:4] (Steve does some humor.)



2018-04-18
Appointed to Eternal Life: It says in Acts that people were appointed to eternal life. How do Arminianist get past this text? Does God do everything, or do people have something to do with drawing near to God? [Acts 13:48]



2018-04-17
Being Drawn by the Father: Can you interpret this Scripture that only God can draw us to Him? [John 6:44]



2018-03-02
God Drawing Everyone: It says in the Bible that God is not willing that any should perish, but only the ones that are drawn can come so how come He doesn't draw everyone? [Matthew 23:27]



2017-11-16
Calvinism & the Elect: Calvinism & arminianism discussion involving election, being in Christ, predestination, free will, the whole gamut



2017-09-19
Righteousness is a Gift: Caller thinks righteousness is a gift.



2017-08-18
Calvinism & Predestination: Calvinist believe that only some people are predestined to be saved, to be Christians, no matter what they do or don't do, is that right? Do you believe that?



2017-08-17
Jews Still God's Chosen People: are the jews still God's chosen people?
Praying for the Jews: rphould we be praying for them?


2017-03-06
Calvinism, Predestination & Election: Calvinism, the chosen, the elect, a category of people or individuals? [2thess 2:13, 1thess 1:4-5]



2017-03-06
Calvinism: Calvinism & being drawn by God. [John 6:65, Romans 9]



2017-01-31
Church Leadership: A church wants me to become part of the leadership/eldership of the church but wondering if I should because I don't really feel called.



2017-01-27
Being Drawn by God: Can you, as a non-calvinist, explain to me John 6:44?



2016-11-22
Choosing God or God choosing us: Both can be reconciled, right? We choose God, but He ultimately chose us



2016-11-22
Calvinism: Can you please talk about Calvinism & the 5 points, such as Total Depravity, Regeneration, Irresistible Grace. {Romans 8, John 6]



2016-10-21
The Elect: Caller has been listening to the debate Steve had w/ James White on Calvinism, but it never addressed the elect. Will he right now?



2016-09-13
Election, Free Will, Predestination: What does ALL this mean, Election, Free Will, Predestination? (Calvinism verses Arminianism)



2016-07-14
Different or Same Judgment: Are we talking the same or different judgments here? [Matthew 7, Matthew 28]
Calvinism & Arminianism: What is the difference between calvinism & arminianism?


2016-07-13
The Called, Chosen & the Faithful: Is the verse that says, "they that are with Him are called, and chosen, and faithful", 3 different groups because what about the verse, “many are called, but few are chosen” [Revelation 17:14, Matthew 22:14]



2016-05-27
Predestination: Caller wants clarification on predestination, being called & chosen?



2016-05-24
God Dragging Believers: Drawing or dragging all the faithful that God gave Him, chosen 12, ox in the hole [John 6:44], John 12:32, John 17:6]
God gave People to Jesus: What about the verse that says God gave people to Jesus, & whoever came to Him, He would not cast out? [John 6:37]
Choosing the 12 & Drawing All Men: Did the 12 disciples have the ability to choose? What about God drawing all men? [John 6:70, John 12:32]

2016-04-04
Israel as God's Chosen People: Does it say anywhere in the Bible that Israel or the Jewish people are God's "chosen" people? [Romans 3:1, Exodus 19:5-6, Deuteronomy 7:6]



2016-03-31
Kneeling to Pray: Do we need to kneel to pray?
Determining if you are Chosen: Is there a way someone can know they are Chosen?


2015-12-10
Election - Potter power over the Clay: What about the verse that talks about the Potter having power over the clay? [Romans 9:21-23]



2015-12-10
Election: what is the honest & right view of "election" (chosen)? [Ephesians 1:4]
Jehovah's Witnesses: You had a wonderful lecture on Mormonism, but do you have any lectures on JW's & do you know of false prophecies they specifically made?


2015-12-07
Chosen by God: Why should I ask for my husband to be saved if it's not necessarily God's will for him to be saved?



2015-10-13
Chosen People: Who ARE the chosen people now, Christians?



2015-09-25
Israel Being God's Chosen People: Caller thinks the Nation of Israel is still God's chosen, special people.



2015-09-15
Jews being still being God's Chosen People: Is Israel still God's chosen people?



2015-01-21
Book of Enoch similar to Narnia: Did Steve say the book of Enoch was similar to the Chronicles of Narnia? What was the motive of the writers quoting from it?
Calvinism: How do Calvinists determine who are of the elect or not?


2014-11-07
Chosen & Calling: God choosing people because He knows they'll answer the call.



2014-11-07
God Lifting you up if you are called: What were you saying about being lifted up by God after offering your services to Him after He calls you?
Getting Re-Baptized: Should I get re-baptized?


2014-10-27
Calvinism & Arminianism: Do you have choice or not? Caller wishes that during the debates the were re-aired the week before that they had debated more the difference between Calvinism & Arminianism & choice.



2014-04-08
Many are Called, Few are Chosen: How come ALL aren't called, only MANY? [Matthew 22:14]



2013-12-06
The "Election" of the Ephesians (to the Body of Christ): Was the book of Ephesians intended for individuals in Ephesus to be included in a larger group of those that were to be ultimately included in the greater Body of Christ? [Ephesians 1:13, Romans 8].



2013-11-04
God Choosing us before the Foundation of the World: Caller was wondering what it meant that God chose us before the foundation of the world? [Ephesians 1:4]
Predestined to be Adopted by God: So you don't think God just chose come people to be saved before the ofundation of the world?
Esau & Jacob: Can you explain how God chose Jacob over Esau? [Romans 9:11, Genesis 25]

2013-07-31
Choosing the Jewish Race: Why did God choose the Jews? Why did He choose Abraham?



2013-07-23
Assurance of Salvation, Perseverance & Calvinism: How can I know I have assurance of my salvation? I'm trying to persevere and am looking into Calvinism. [Matthew 7:21-23, Philippians 1:6]



2013-07-10
Gentiles as Second Best: How come God chose the Jews over the Gentiles? Are gentiles second best to God. [Romans 1:16, Romans 2:9-10]



2013-06-05
God Choosing Israel: Why did God choose the Jews?



2013-04-26
Revelation Four Views: Just wanted to thank you for your book "Revelation-Four views" which we used in a Bible Study.
Israel's Special Protection: Doesn't it seem like there is some divine protection of Israel? [Ephesians 1:4].


2013-04-08
Not Listening to Calvinists: Could you give me your thoughts about my reservations about listening to a Calvinists (like R.C. Sproul)?
Calvinists & Being "Chosen": Who in their group is not "elect"?


2013-03-05
Hell: Hell must be so terrible, if God would send His own son to keep us from it, yes?
Terms for Salvation: Would you exegete these verses about those given to God in John? [John 6:37, John 6:65, John 17:6, John 6:44, Luke 7:30, Acts 7:51, Acts 9:5-6, Matthew 23:37-39].


2013-02-25
Calvinism & Evangelism: How does one respond to those that think that God does all the choosing, as opposed to us choosing Him, therefore it makes one question evangelizing? [John 15:16, John 12:32, John 6:44].
No Second Chance in Hell: Doesn't one's free will disappear if people have a second chance to repent and follow Jesus when they are already in hell? [Matthew 4:17, Matthew 18:21, Matthew 5:44].


2013-02-07
Calvinism & Election: How do I know if I'm of elect or not? I'm afraid I'm not of the elect.



2013-01-08
Predestination: God might have a foreknowledge of who's going to be saved, but He doesn't predestinate them to be chosen. They have to choose themselves, isn't that right? [Romans 8, Romans 9, 1 Corinthians 3:18, 1 John 3:1-3]
Calvinism & Dispensationalism: So if you believe in Calvinism, you are a Dispensationalist?
Free Will: Don't we have Free Will? If Calvinism was right, God would be taking that away, wouldn't He be?

2012-01-05
Jews Status with Christ: What does a Pre-millennial Dispensationalist think about the status of the Jew before Christ?
Ironside's View of Jews on Earth: What do you think of Ironside's view of the Jews inhabiting the earth and the Christians staying in heaven?

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