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Hello, and welcome to Matthew 515: highlighting the Way, Truth, and Life.
As the title suggests, this channel aims to be an expression of the channel creator's and contributors' desires to live out Jesus' teaching:
14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
Therefore, we hope to glorify God by showing His work through Christ, and Christ-ians - those with the Spirit of Christ dwelling in and working through them.
Over time, we want to produce - with greater frequency and increasing quality - videos that focus on Jesus, Christianity, Christians, Church, religion, faith, theology, apologetics, and so on. To get in touch, please provide your contact in a comment (*See also Twitter: @Matthew515tweet)
As the title suggests, this channel aims to be an expression of the channel creator's and contributors' desires to live out Jesus' teaching:
14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
Therefore, we hope to glorify God by showing His work through Christ, and Christ-ians - those with the Spirit of Christ dwelling in and working through them.
Over time, we want to produce - with greater frequency and increasing quality - videos that focus on Jesus, Christianity, Christians, Church, religion, faith, theology, apologetics, and so on. To get in touch, please provide your contact in a comment (*See also Twitter: @Matthew515tweet)
Difficult Passages #3: John 20:23
This episode unpacks John 20:23 - seeing how it might be applied in Acts and the epistles, cross-referencing with the other commission passages, and surveying forgiveness.
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Tithing in the New Covenant: A Case for the 'Principle' View
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In this video, we survey tithing in the Bible, presenting a case for its benefit in principle, connecting aspects with the ways in which money and giving are spoken of in the New Testament more directly. Music via Musicbed: "Fields of Green" by Tony Anderson (MB01JRKQZXXBJOZ) Sound Effects thanks to: Paper:czcams.com/video/qbnTfpqEPq0/video.html Whoosh:czcams.com/video/pqEn9icjK0I/video.html Sh...
Difficult Passages #2: Matthew 5:13
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This episode tackles the interpreting of Matthew 5:13 - drawing on immediate context, parallel passages, and connections elsewhere in Scripture - in order to arrive at some understanding about the otherwise mysterious use of salt for imagery. Music via Musicbed: "From the Earth" by Inola ( MB01NW9Q33RIDOB ) Jerusalem city at night thanks to BORIS G “Night view of Jerusalem from Mt of Olives, Is...
Difficult Passages #1: Luke 16:9
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A look at this verse in context, drawing in its connection to Lazarus and the rich man, along with Luke's focus on mammon / money / wealth / the poor elsewhere. Music via Musicbed: "Reawaken" by Jude Cosmo (MB01M9PEFIYVOMF)
Persecution: a New Testament theology (condensed)
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This is a condensed version of the fourth and final instalment in the series on persecution, focussing on: (a) causes; and (b) biblical responses, ending with suggestions for practical involvement for helping the persecuted church, and some further reading. Music via Musicbed: "Eclosion" by Tony Anderson (MB01RWXNSJG2V7I); "No longer not yet" by Ross Christopher (MB019FATGSBPO1G); "Glow Beyond"...
Persecution (Part 4): a New Testament Theology
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This fourth and final instalment in our series on persecution covers: (a) causes; and (b) biblical responses, ending with suggestions for practical involvement for helping the persecuted church, and some further reading. Music via Musicbed: "Eclosion" by Tony Anderson (MB01RWXNSJG2V7I); "No longer not yet" by Ross Christopher (MB019FATGSBPO1G); "Glow Beyond" by Jacob Lavallee (MB010D2QLJLIFIE) ...
Persecution (Part 3): Early Roman Persecution
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This 3rd of four episodes provides an overview of the main persecutions instigated by Romans against Christians living within the empire up until the beginning of the 4th Century AD. Though only a summary, some depth is present by giving due attention to some poignant primary sources. Music score via Musicbed: "Aerial" by Inola ( MB01MQ70FT15DIV ) "Cliffside" by Inola ( MB01A78FLYSOJ8J ) Medite...
Persecution: Part 2: the Apostles
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This 2nd of four episodes investigates the evidence for the persecution and martyrdom of the earliest Apostles, which, in addition to the Twelve, will include Paul, James the brother of Jesus, and Matthias. In the making of this video, much time has been spent in identifying and quoting the extra-biblical primary sources (*credit especially to Dr Sean McDowell's very helpful resource: The Fate ...
Persecution: Part 1: Acts & the Earliest Christians
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In this episode, after establishing the increase of persecution against Christians in recent times, we go back to note the founder of Christianity's persecution - Christ Jesus - before going on to view each instance of persecution Luke record's in the book of Acts of Jesus' earliest followers - the earliest Christians of His Church. Music via Musicbed: "Aisling" by Cathedral (MB01TBSSYFOJ22U) "...
King David: Israel's Royal Line and God's Redemptive Plan
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This video aims to provide a condensed history of Israel's second ancient monarch - David, focussing on the key events before turning to the lessons to be gleaned from his life, words, and what they ultimately pointed towards. Soundtrack via Musicbed: 'Bring the rain' by Bradford Nyght MB016JMD4I7W2DU 'Parallax (Uzbekistan)' by Bytheway-May MB01M6BRQAVAJVU 'III, Alone' by Blake Ewing MB01JGIOTB...
Cussing Christian? Why watching your tongue might be more important than you think.
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Cussing seems to be a grey-area for some Christians. This video aims to draw attention to both explicit and implicit biblical teaching on the subject. @Matthew515tweet Some clips courtesy of: czcams.com/video/j2LecMdE s/video.html (Fantastic Mr Fox) czcams.com/video/h6DOpfJzmo0/video.html (Robin from Lego Batman) czcams.com/video/6sEfBWly7QI/video.html (Timelapse flowers) czcams.com/video/JhgKr...
Sabbath in the New Covenant
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This video provides an explanation of how the law is applicable to New Covenant followers of Jesus - and particularly with respect to the Sabbath. While acknowledging the immense value of a weekly holy-day of rest, It argues that the strict Old Covenant Friday-evening-to-Saturday-evening Sabbath is not binding on Christians. Background music via Musicbed: 'Shelter' by Roary (MB01U2LIWSQEKZ3) Co...
De-Calvinising Romans 8:28-30
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Calvinism interprets biblical texts about election, foreknowledge, and predestination in deterministic and individualistic ways. But a more thorough exegesis arrives at a reading that is more consistent with the Bible's presentation of a God who makes provision of salvation through Jesus available for every soul, and that every soul is actually able to respond. This episode focusses on the well...
God Incognito: a Theology of Divine Hiddenness
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This video provides a rationale for why God does not currently reveal himself visibly to the physical eye. It is based heavily on the Bible's own reasoning, but also incorporates logic and other lines of evidence in order to form an apologetic. Copyright / royalty-free footage courtesy of: Night sky timelapse: czcams.com/video/9Gx4UVvXY0E/video.html Chameleon - czcams.com/video/0Q6yM 71V8/video...
de-Calvinising Acts 13:48
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Calvinism interprets biblical texts about election, foreknowledge, and predestination in deterministic and individualistic ways. But a more thorough exegesis arrives at a reading that is more consistent with the Bible's presentation of a God who makes provision of salvation through Jesus available for every soul, and that every soul is actually able to respond. This episode focusses on the 'app...
New Testament Theology of Healing - Episode 9: Paul's Thorn
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New Testament Theology of Healing - Episode 9: Paul's Thorn
New Testament Theology of Healing - Episode 10 Conclusions
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New Testament Theology of Healing - Episode 10 Conclusions
New Testament Theology of Healing - Episode 8: Faith
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New Testament Theology of Healing - Episode 8: Faith
New Testament Theology of Healing - Episode 7: Gifts of Healings
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New Testament Theology of Healing - Episode 7: Gifts of Healings
New Testament Theology of Healing - Episode 6: The Holy Spirit
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New Testament Theology of Healing - Episode 6: The Holy Spirit
New Testament Theology of Healing - Episode 5: James 5:13-18
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New Testament Theology of Healing - Episode 5: James 5:13-18
New Testament Theology of Healing - Episode 4: Healing Methods
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New Testament Theology of Healing - Episode 4: Healing Methods
New Testament Theology of Healing - Episode 3: Kingdom-Authority
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New Testament Theology of Healing - Episode 3: Kingdom-Authority
New Testament Theology of Healing - Episode 2: Purposes for Healing
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New Testament Theology of Healing - Episode 2: Purposes for Healing
New Testament Theology of Healing - Episode 1: Sources of, and the Solution to Disease
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New Testament Theology of Healing - Episode 1: Sources of, and the Solution to Disease
Introduction to series on a New Testament Theology of Healing
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Introduction to series on a New Testament Theology of Healing
Well done! I’m encouraged.
"who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God." -- calvinism is the Gospel dude. repent
Well done Sir. Thank you for the clear explanation of this passage.
The Bible is clear that salvation is altogether of grace.
The key to truly understanding Romans 9 is to start with the conclusion and work backwards towards it. It's Israel versus Gentiles as the Church. Israel missed righteousness while Gentiles gained it. Esau represented the nation of Israel In Rebekah's womb. Jacob represented the Church through Christ. The two nations in Rebekah's womb were Israel and the Church....not Edom and Israel. Another clue is that Paul equates Esau and Jacob with Ishmael and Isaac. Flesh versus Spirit / Old Covenant versus New Covenant ---------------------------- Ishmael = Israel = the firstborn= the one who loses the birthright (Exo 4 22 "Israel is my firstborn son) Isaac= Christ= the only begotten Son --------------------------- Esau= Israel= the firstborn' the one who loses the birthright Jacob= Jesus= the ones who gives "birth" to the church through twelve God ended up "hating" Israel but "loves" His Son Jesus is the only Son and therefore the only heir We get the right to "become" sons of God through Jesus...Not Israel Romans 9 teaches that national Israel is obsolete Welcome to the New Covenant Peace
'pre - science' - LOL! PLEASE LEARN /preʃəns/
....Or...the "predestined" ones are specifically the apostles. Eph 1 3- 12 uses only pronouns "us" and we" defined in verse 12 as "we who were the first to hope in Christ" and then contrasted with "you" who were sealed when you believed. There are two groups of believers referenced there. One group was predestinated "before" the foundation and received revelations and spiritual blessings to be passed on to an infinitely larger group that is included in those blessings "after" they believe the words of the first group. Jesus' Gethsemane prayer in Jn 17 is a parallel to Eph 1. Two groups of believers are in view. Firstly, Jesus prays solely for the apostles (eleven at the time) from verses 6-19. He says that they were the ones the Father "gave" to Him and none were lost save Judas for the fulfillment of Scripture. In verse 20, Jesus then begins to pray for all those who will hear the words of the apostles and believe....just as Paul describes in Eph 1. The idea that the apostles were the only ones "given" to the Father goes back to John 6. No one (in Israel) could go to Jesus unless the Father "gave/ drew" them to Jesus since the whole nation was under a spirit of stupor according to Isaiah 6. The section in Romans 8 that speaks of the predestined ones also mentions that it was unto a "purpose" as does Eph 1. Verse 36 says "WE are killed all day long for YOUR sake".....two groups of people. At that point in time the apostles were being persecuted and the church at large was not. This is parallel with 1 Cor 4 where Paul shows how he separates the apostles from the rest of the Church with "we/us and you" while saying that it was the apostles that were counted as sheep for the slaughter...."killed all day long". 1Co 4:8-9 YOU are already full! YOU are already rich! YOU have reigned as kings without US--and indeed I could wish YOU did reign, that WE also might reign with YOU! For I think that God has displayed US, the APOSTLES, last, as men condemned to death; for WE have been made a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to men. The apostles were predestined from before the foundation....literally chosen for a "purpose". Every other believer is sealed with the Spirit "after" they believe the testimony of those apostles. It's really quite simple.
Leviticus 25: 44-46 Chapters that are difficult for people who believe the god of the bible is not a pro slavery god.
@@RobertSmith-gx3mi thanks. Will consider including that in the series at some stage.
Did anyone ever consider that God in his sovereignty gave the choice to man to serve him or not man or woman to love him or not does not show that God is sovereignty still I don't think we need to defend it we need to see it
Man by nature is dead in sins and can't serve God.
Inane, vacuous drivel!
@@mjja00 Perhaps you could be a little more specific as to how I might be in error?
John 6:44 doesn’t need to be “de-Calvinized.” The only reason anyone would walk away from that passage (or all of John 6, for that matter) with any notion of Calvinism is if they wrongfully read it into the text. There’s no reason to come away from John 6:44 with a Calvinist interpretation. It works fine without one.
Man this is soo good brother. This deserves much recognition for sure. Keep doing The Lord's work🙌🏾. Be blessed.🙏🏾
You don't have the requisite background and it is proven by your deflection of Calvinists "Narrowing definitions." The scriptures narrow them as it behooves us to understand how they were used in their first-century context. By ignoring NT background and usage, you show yourself quite a junior expositor. Do better.
@@SugoiEnglish1 thanks for your comment. Can you show me an example of how I have "ignored NT background and usage' in this episode?
You missed the context in Romans 8...Sorry.
@@SugoiEnglish1 ok? Can you provide some more detail?
What about the Old testament where the priests would hear confessions? Did you look throughout the Old testament?
No where in the Bible does it tell us to confess our sins. Can you give the verse(s) you are talking abt?
@gabedef1021 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. James 5:16 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. Proverbs 28:13 When anyone becomes aware that they are guilty in any of these matters, they must confess in what way they have sinned. Leviticus 5:5
Thanks for your comment. Can you be a little more specific? Are you saying that the priests of the Old Testament had authority to forgive or retain sin? A specific passage? And, if so, where would you go in the New Testent to show a continuation or adaptation of the practice?
@@gabedef10211 John 1
@Matthew515tweet Jesus is the high priest, and all who are in Christ are priests. The old Testament was a type and shadow. Hebrews 4
Given that people read the text as language, I think you're analysis, while useful for biblical studies, misses the way words are used. I prefer to examine the passage based on the words themselves. As linguist myself, I'm interested in how Greek forms words, as as found in the word 'predestination.' It consists of two word, pró, "before" and horízō, meaning to establish boundaries or limits beforehand. (horizo is the base word for our modern 'horizon'). Proorízō means "to pre-establish boundaries." Now, I would have to do some digging to verify my gut feeling, but this sounds like pastoral language. A shepherd herding sheep might think of an area of land as having boundaries where the sheep may roam. The shepherd is not Determining the sheep's actions, but keeping them from wandering away. One might read Romans 8:29 as 'those God foreknew he corralled so as to be conformed to his son'. Does anyone have an opinion or comment on this?
I remember when I was younger and my mum used 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 to tell me why tattoos aren't biblical. 😂
Haha - I can see the logic there. Are you going to get one?
@@Matthew515tweet not likely, never personally wanted them.
Very good!
Much thanks
Calvinism. The anti-gospel since the 16th century.
The thing that God predestined from the foundation of the world was the fact that salvation would be IN CHRIST through sanctification of the Spirit. One cannot be sanctified through the Spirit before one has been born into this world.
Thank you. God bless
Total inability 🚫 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if *any man hear my voice* and *open the door* I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” {Revelation 3:20} Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. {Isaiah 55:6-7} When a righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and dieth in them; for his iniquity that he hath done shall he die. Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive. {Ezekiel 18:26-27} The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, *not willing that any should perish* but that *all* should come to repentance. {2 Peter 3:9} “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” {John 3:16} Limited Atonement 🚫 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon *all men* to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon *all men* unto justification of life. {Romans 5:18} My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if *any man* sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And he is the propitiation for *our sins* and not for ours only, but also for the sins of *the whole world* {1 John 2:1-2} Irresistible grace 🚫 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. {Ephesians 4:30} “And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: *but* he that *shall endure unto the end* the same shall be saved.” {Mark 13:13} (Not he that is saved shall endure unto the end.) Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, *in departing* from the living God. But exhort one another *daily* while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. For we are made partakers of Christ, *if* we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end. {Hebrews 3:12-14} Unconditional election 🚫 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father *through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ* Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. {1 Peter 1:2} But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning *chosen you to salvation THROUGH sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth* {2 Thessalonians 2:13} “Verily, verily, I say unto you, *He that heareth my word and believeth on him that sent me* hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.” {John 5:24} “He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, *because he hath not believed* in the name of the only begotten Son of God.” {John 3:18} Preserverance of the saints 🚫 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, *I myself should be a castaway* {1 Corinthians 9:25-27}
A better understanding of Paul’s teaching on election, in both Ephesians and Romans, is that Paul is correcting the Jewish theological error that taught that God only chose the Jews, fixing it by showing that God choose the Gentiles also. Everyone is chosen. If you’re interested I would tie this up with scriptural references in both Romans and Ephesians.
Yes please interested 🙏🏻 😊
Good videos on this topic, I plan to deconstruct all verses calvinists use too one day, bless you brother.
Thank you. And, excellent - send us a link when you do!
Debate James White !
Would love to see James relinquish his Calvinism, but I don't imagine my debating skills would be the catalyst. Feel free to send him the video link.
@@Matthew515tweet I was a Synergist/Arminian for over 30 years and ain’t going back !
@@michaelpoapst9465 oh, haha - you're Calvinist? You mean for James to sort out my theology? (*I think my ideas align a little closer to Provisionism than Arminianism)
Debate James White !
Interesting points. Yes, there are parallels, although more symbolic, between Old Covenant tithing and providing for ministers today. However, today's version of tithing from earned wages fails as a biblically supported mandate, as it has no biblical precedent. At no point in the Bible did tithes become normalized to be received from anything other than the tithe of the land or the tithe of the herd, all within Israel.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. By ‘symbolic’ you mean they are not instances of *literal* tithing, right? I agree. And sorry if that was not as clear as it could have been. But they are more than symbolic in the sense that the instances are actual examples or teachings of practical giving that parallel the similar purposes for giving in the OT. I take it you understand by the title and content of the video, that my points are not to support the idea of a tithing-*mandate* for New Covenant believers? And you acknowledge that even in the heavily-agricultural based contexts of ancient Israel that those coming from long distances away from Jerusalem, or their produce/livestock tithe too burdensome to take with, were permitted to exchange their produce and livestock for money? (whether coins or maybe silver depending on the specific point in history?). This was for the purpose of not preventing anyone from joining in being able to travel to Jerusalem, where they could re-purchase what they needed to partake in the tithing event upon arrival. The produce and livestock emphasis, I understand, was to ensure little disruption to the specified Levitical offering processes. It also served the practical purpose of the people of Israel’s eating and fellowshipping together before the Lord, and providing for the Levitical class to do likewise. (*Of course, similar ideas apply to the third-yearly tithe in terms of assisting the fatherless, widow, orphan and stranger.) This is all to say, that the idea of most modern / Western Christians not being farmers seems quite irrelevant to the three principles outlined in the video.
@@Matthew515tweet Yes, by "symbolic" I mean tithing ordinances were alluded to (under the New Covenant) in the sense that the emphasis of Pastors became also "worthy of honor" (support) but not in the "how to" sense of how systematic tithing under Mosaic Law was carried out. I find it interesting that although there's ample evidence that money was widely traded and wages were earned during those times (of the Old Covenant), systematic tithe deliverables were specifically received from the "tithe of the land" and/or the "tithe of the herd" - organic, consumable items. In speculating why this was so I imagine that sharing in items from and produced by the Promised Land (Israel) naturally was foremost more as spiritual gesture of gratitude for what God provided. Money is man-made, not God-made. And it makes sense that all were to share systematically, which was really more like taxation. This varies from "giving" in that systematic tithes were compulsory, not discretionary. There are examples where gifts were encouraged or urged under the New Covenant, but not under compulsion, like systematic tithing. As such, it seems giving carries another distinction between that and systematic (required) tithing as there's no specific medium mentioned for "gifts", only that we give cheerfully, not under compulsion, money or otherwise. So although the only "principle" I see associated with systematic tithing is the principle of taxation, I suppose then that the symbolism of distributing that which the Promised Land provided to others is echoed in how we support ministries today, as this presentation projects. I think that the primary point is that we're free to give, not bound to pay. Thanks for the feedback and again, for the presentation!
When you have to "de-calvinise" the entire bible, the bible is not for you. You don't like the truth revealed in scripture so you make up an idolatrous conceptualization of your own god and scripture. Jesus said he who "HAS" ears let him hear, does everyone have ears? Matt 13:15 kjv.
Thanks for your comment. If I may respond: (a) This series is addressed at a Calvinistic *interpretation* of the Bible (b) Perhaps you could unpack Matthew 13:15? My understanding is that “this people” is referring to Israel in a general sense - in the context of the many who were not recognising Jesus at that point in time - and which God used to bring about His atoning sacrifice (see Acts 2:23). Some of these same hardened Jews are those would be the same who were saved on the day of Pentecost, while others are expected to turn later as part of being jealous of the influx of Gentile believers (Romans 11, esp. v. 11). (c) If we look elsewhere at 'hearing' - Jesus actually puts the responsibility back on hearers (e.g., Luke 8:18)
@@Matthew515tweet Yeah, you plagiarized that from Layton flowers, or this is how you people try to make sense out of something that reads so plainly but yet you can’t deal with it in your humanistic mind so you make apologetics against what the text plainly says
Your interpretation of "foreknew" doesn't work for multiple reasons: 1. It changes the object of the verb to an action someone does instead of the person itself 2. "foreknew" is an active verb. It's something God does, not something he passively takes in 3. If it's an action that's foreknown it is not mentioned in the verse and it creates an incoherent sentence Why the Calvinist interpretation of "foreknew" is correct: 1. It remains an active verb as an action on God's part 2. It renders as a complete sentence because the object specified is persons and not an unknown action (See Jeremiah 1:5 as an example)
Thank you for your comment. But I’m not sure how the video communicated anything to do with the Greek at this point. And even if it did, I don’t see how your point about ‘foreknew’ being an active verb changes the argument? (It’s *Aorist* Active, by the way.) God’s active foreknowing - and the object to which this foreknowing is directed - does not change the logical position that foreknowing does not equate to fore-determining (nor does it change the basic definition of the term).
Great presentation!
Debate James White !
Haha 😬 Might just pray for him for now 🙏
James White doesn't debate in a debate. He rants and accused his opponent's with things not even related to the topic of discussion.
As a fairly young Christian, and trying to learn, I have a question. I do not believe the Calvinistic interpretation. Is it not reasonable to think that because God knows everything and every outcome that he foreknows those who will ultimately make the choice to put their faith in Christ?
Yes, agreed. Calvinists seem to equate fore-knowing with fore-determining, however. (*sorry if the video was unclear on this point).
You’re making a conclusion that’s a little extra-biblical. There are many episodes in scripture where God plainly seems to not know what was happening or what was going to happen. And then there are a ton of other episodes where God clearly does know what is going to happen. I think the correct Biblical understanding of God’s knowledge would be to say, and you’re not going to find this out in the literature anywhere unfortunately, that God can know anything in the future that he wishes to know. He doesn’t have to know anything if he doesn’t want to. This version of omniscience actually makes best sense of all of scripture and also stays consistent with his other characteristics like omnipotence and omnipresence.
@@TheRomans9Guy You mean *omniscience? Interesting point. What do you do, then, with passages such as: 1 John 3:20; Psalm 139:4; Matt 10:30; Heb 4:13; Psalm 44:21? Just to mention a few. Perhaps you get your conclusion based on God's reaction to events in time? Such as the wickedness in the days of Noah? I believe knowing something in advance does not take the ability to feel something about it when it happens - e.g., we know when someone is pregnant that in about 9 months a new life will enter the world - but the emotions on that day are still very sudden and real.
@@Matthew515tweet Omniscience, yes. Auto-correct error. I’ve changed it. There are plenty of passages that bolster the idea of God knowing all things, no dispute. The internet, and CZcams of all places, is no place to go for rational discussions, especially theological ones. )The only worse place to go might be Reddit, fwiw.) You may imagine I’m some kind of crackpot, religiously tied to the idea of limiting God’s power of omniscience. And not that I’m getting that from your comments, you’ve been nothing but intelligent and polite. But I’ve had my share of run ins with people who have crazy ideas, completely unhinged from scripture and logic. I’m hoping this isn’t that. These passages you cite are good passages, but if we try to be rational/fair with the text, they’re not flat-out conclusive. The 1 John 3 passage is in context with us not trusting our convictions and John appeals to God knowing our hearts even when we don’t. Fair enough. Psalm 139 is lovely and poetic, and paints an amazing God. It’s not a theological essay, but it is supportive to your point. In Matthew 10 Jesus is talking of God’s great care for each human. The same with Hebrews 4. All these passages paint a supreme and loving God. But there are also tons of times in scripture where God regrets how things have turned out, or he asks man a question, seemingly not knowing the answer. There’s even a time where he is quoted saying (paraphrasing) ‘If I knew what they intended I would have made a different plan,’ or something close to that effect. I’m not an anti-omniscience nut. This isn’t my main area of contention against traditional theology. It’s much more of a sideline issue for me, otherwise I would have all these quotes ready to fire off, with correct citations. But if you’ve studied the scriptures, or if you take up this challenge and study them now with the intent of looking for passages like these, I think you might find, as I have, that taken on their face, the passages that show God not knowing something are about as numerous and convincing as the passages that paint him as having deep knowledge, like the ones you cited. And I don’t think we can discount that.
@@TheRomans9Guy perhaps you could make your case more fully in video format and notify us when ready?
Unfortunately, the Calvinist can only view God's grace and human free will as "Either/Or". Salvation is either by grace or free will. However, the vast majority of the Church has seen it as "Both/And". God works out his purposes in cooperation with the people he has created capable of freely cooperating with him by faith. Why? Because in his sovereignty he chooses to. Any attempt to define this as works righteousness, or an assault on the sovereignty and glory of God, is absurd.
God bless you, whoever you are who made this video. (I myself have never been a Calvinist, I hate the doctrine) This video is well made and explains Romans 9 beautifully. So many people are trapped in this bad teaching of Calvinism, and that doctrine besmirches our loving God in the eyes of unbelievers. Thank you for making this video! You sound like an Aussie, greeting from Texas brother!
Thanks from Australia, my Texan brother. Glad to hear you hold to a better view of God's grace :) Blessings
That's the problem. The doctrine of election is never meant to go any further than what it simply is. Taking it to its 'logical ends' is failing to understand that its nothing more than a peak into God's mind and modus operandi. It should in no way affect other commands of God to pray, evangelize and even persuade people to repent. This typically narrow interpretation through mental gymnastics is always unconvincing. If you want a clearly personal passage about election, look at Acts 13:48. To say that people have the ability to respond to the gospel apart from God first giving life represents a gross misunderstanding of sin. Of note, communities uninfluence by any outside theological teaching, such as churches behind the iron curtain, had no issues with accepting election.
Thank you for your thoughts. Perhaps you could be more specific about one of the 'mental gymnastic' parts? P.s., I also have a video on Acts 13:48.
Well, the doctrine of election isn’t biblical, so it doesn’t really matter.
The photo in this video shows the DEMONIC VITRIOLIC HATRED Of the gospel by fallen man's flesh... Man, if you want to see satan manifested, you don't need to go to a satanist youtube channel!!! Just talk about predestination election and reprobation.. Which happened to be core teachings of the Holy Bible....
Thanks. Very clear, concise yet thorough.
For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (2 Corinthians 4:6, ESV)
One could also say that it discourages unbelievers from coming to Christ.
You mean discourages the Calvinist, why would it discourage believers?
@@catalina7294 I said "unbelievers."
The thought of God choosing a nonbeliever could discourage them from coming to Christ? I’ve never met a nonbeliever who thought they didn’t believe because God didn’t choose them. Every single nonbeliever I’ve ever met believes what Arminians teach, that their free will choice decides whether or not they come to Christ. I think the biblical teaching that God chooses His elect and predestines them to receive saving faith in Christ by grace would actually be very encouraging to a nonbeliever. Your salvation is not up to you to obtain or maintain. You might be an unbeliever today, but if you are one of the sheep Jesus says you belong to Him and that He won’t lose any that His Father gave Him! If God chose you as one of His elect, you will profess saving faith in Christ before you die. To a nonbeliever, that seems pretty encouraging to me.
@@davisbelas3516 the thought of God condemning most of humanity for not doing something over which they have no control is definitely discouraging. On Calvinism, odds are you're a reprobate whether you consider yourself a believer or not.
@@AndrewKeifer I think Romans 9 addresses your rebuttal.
To be holy and blameless is to be in Christ. That’s the only way the child can be holy and blameless. The manner in which God chooses his people is in Christ . It’s an adverb in the sentence. Usually, the people that don’t like God choosing his people are the ones that God hasn’t chosen.
This is a very good video
Such high quality video🙏 Keep up the work
Thank you for the encouragement. Blessings ~
I really don't care what Calvin believed. I just happen to believe the points of "TULIP" because I believe everything in my NKJV Bible. Total Depravity - As a result of Adam’s fall, the entire human race is affected; all humanity is dead in trespasses and sins. Man is unable to save himself (Genesis 6:5; Jeremiah 17:9; Romans 3:10-18). Unconditional Election - Because man is dead in sin, he is unable to initiate a response to God; therefore, in eternity past God elected certain people to salvation. Election and predestination are unconditional; they are not based on man’s response (Romans 8:29-30;9:11; Ephesians 1:4-6, 11-12) because man is unable to respond, nor does he want to. Limited Atonement - Because God determined that certain ones should be saved as a result of God’s unconditional election, He determined that Christ should die for the elect alone. All whom God has elected and for whom Christ died will be saved (Matthew 1:21; John 10:11; 17:9; Acts 20:28; Romans 8:32; Ephesians 5:25). Irresistible Grace - Those whom God elected He draws to Himself through irresistible grace. God makes man willing to come to Him. When God calls, man responds (John 6:37, 44; 10:16). Perseverance of the Saints - The precise ones God has elected and drawn to Himself through the Holy Spirit will persevere in faith. None whom God has elected will be lost; they are eternally secure (John 10:27-29; Romans 8:29-30; Ephesians 1:3-14).
I'm an NKJV fan also, Mike. (*most of my quotations usually come from that version). Is there anything specific about this episode you found erroneous?
L, I, and P, are not found in Scripture. John 6 does not say God rapes the wills of people, it does not say that all drawn will come.
@@Dizerner Total Depravity - As a result of Adam’s fall, the entire human race is affected; all humanity is dead in trespasses and sins. Man is unable to save himself (Genesis 6:5; Jeremiah 17:9; Romans 3:10-18). Unconditional Election - Because man is dead in sin, he is unable to initiate a response to God; therefore, in eternity past God elected certain people to salvation. Election and predestination are unconditional; they are not based on man’s response (Romans 8:29-30;9:11; Ephesians 1:4-6, 11-12) because man is unable to respond, nor does he want to. Limited Atonement - Because God determined that certain ones should be saved as a result of God’s unconditional election, He determined that Christ should die for the elect alone. All whom God has elected and for whom Christ died will be saved (Matthew 1:21; John 10:11; 17:9; Acts 20:28; Romans 8:32; Ephesians 5:25). Irresistible Grace - Those whom God elected He draws to Himself through irresistible grace. God makes man willing to come to Him. When God calls, man responds (John 6:37, 44; 10:16). Perseverance of the Saints - The precise ones God has elected and drawn to Himself through the Holy Spirit will persevere in faith. None whom God has elected will be lost; they are eternally secure (John 10:27-29; Romans 8:29-30; Ephesians 1:3-14).
@@mikehamilton7668 The proof texts for LIP are faulty and don't teach those things. T and U are fine.
Excellent content, nicely produced.
Wonderful, great video
This would have been a great video if the annoying, distracting background music was not there.
Its so simple its hard
Good stuff brother 💪
It seems like everyone exposits this text in a non-logical way. The eternal dwelling should be hell, not heaven. If you make friends with or trust in Mammon, then it and you will fail. What belongs to someone else is the Mammon that we cannot take with us, right? The riches that are truly ours( we never have to give back/we keep) are our new eternal bodies and any heavenly rewards we have for serving God here on Earth(Mt 6:19).
Interesting perspective. You make some logical points / true statements more generally. However, the parable leaves one with the understanding that the unjust steward did the wisest thing- both in the story - he is the one who chooses to reduce and clear debts and so make friends who will take.him.in when he is fired. This seems to be the best outcome for him - I can't see how that could parallel an unwise choice in real life leading to a real hell. Does one choose to make friends with those who will welcome one into hell? (Does one even get to have any communication with friends in hell?) Moreover, he is commended even by the one who is going to fire him! And then Jesus says that the sons of the world are more shrewd than the sons of light - Jesus tells his disciples how to be even wiser / shrewder - going from temporary worldly matters to that which concerns the eternal. Furthermore, the parable of the Unjust Steward matches the style of other parables Jesus teaches, such as the parable of the persistent widow / unjust judge (Luke 18:1-8), and the parable of the talents (Matt 25:14-30). They, too, present contrasts in order to teach kingdom ways. (*p.s., It is not mammon itself that is befriended, but friends *by* mammon. And Jesus says to his disciples "*when* you fail" not *if*, linking it directly to "eternal homes", which confirms to us that it is a euphemism for death. Blessings
Thank you so much for the explanation! Now I understand it clearly 🙏 Praise the Lord!! Keep making videos! 💛
Glad to hear it was helpful. And thank you for the encouragement 🙏