Additional Resources

Calvinism, part 1: Introduction

Mike and Brian begin the first “mini-series” of Study+, looking at how issues raised by 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 impact how we think about two theological systems known as “Calvinism” and “Arminianism.” On this episode, we introduce the next few episodes, and lay the ground work for what we’re going to discuss.

Calvinism, part 1: Introduction

Calvinism, part 2: Total Depravity

When the Bible says that human beings can’t do anything to earn salvation, what does it mean? Mike and Brian discuss the Calvinist doctrine of Total Depravity, and how Christians have thought through the issues involved in different ways through the years.

Calvinism, part 2: Total Depravity

Calvinism, part 3: Unconditonal Election

The Bible clearly teaches that God reserves the right to sovereignly choose whom He saves from their sins. But what does the Bible teach about how He makes that choice? Mike and Brian discuss the issues raised by the Biblical teachings on Election.

Calvinism, part 3: Unconditonal Election

Calvinism, part 4: Limited Atonement

The death of Christ on the cross is our only hope for salvation. But when Christ died on the cross, who did he die for? Mike and Brian discuss the Biblical teaching on the extent of the Atonement.

Calvinism, part 4: Limited Atonement

Calvinism, part 5: Irresistable Grace

"We need God’s grace to be saved—that much is clear from the Scriptures. But what is God’s grace? And how is it that grace saves us? Mike and Brian discuss the commonalities and the distinctions between that Calvinist and Arminian understandings of the Biblical teachings on God’s grace. "

Calvinism, part 5: Irresistable Grace

Calvinism, part 6: Perseverance of the Saints

Is it possible for someone who is truly saved to “lose” their salvation, or walk away from Jesus, and not come back? Mike and Brian discuss the Calvinist Doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints, and other ways the Biblical teachings about the security of the believer have been understood.

Calvinism, part 6: Perseverance of the Saints

Calvinism, part 7: Wrap Up

Mike and Brian discuss final observations and overall take-aways from the issues raised by thinking through how Calvinism and Arminianism interpret the Biblical teachings about salvation.

Calvinism, part 7: Wrap Up

Jewish People, Gentiles, and the Gospel

On this episode of Study+, Mike and Brian discuss 2 Corinthians 3:12-16 as it relates to the Biblical status of the people of Israel as God's chosen people, what that means in the plan of God, and how it affects the need of individuals within Israel for salvation through Christ.

Jewish People, Gentiles, and the Gospel

The Intermediate State

Mike and Brian sit down to discuss 2 Corinthians 5 and how it informs our understanding of what is often called "The Intermediate State," which is the time in between Christ's ascension and his return, including the time a believer personally experiences after they die, but before Christ returns.

The Intermediate State