Provisionist Perspective

Dr. James White of Alpha and Omega Ministries produced an hour long Radio Free Geneva broadcast taking down an article both Eric and Drew wrote on the Soteriology 101 blog. Eric and Drew took a sample of every time James White mocks them or puts words in their mouth, attributing to them positions they do not hold to and never said in the article, and string them together for your viewing pleasure....

Dr. Eric Hankins chops it up with Eric and Drew for their 2nd interview. This time they discuss the state of the soteriological controversies in the SBC, how Dr. Hankin's prescriptions from "Loyal Opposition" are going, and how we can make a difference going forward. Hankins talks briefly about his own theological journey, how he started receiving pushback as a self-professed "...

In a lively interview, Dr. Eric Hankins joins the guys and answers their questions about his influences; both personal and theological. He discusses what led him to study soteriology in depth. He talks about the development of the Traditional Statement and the fallout after its' release. He also gives our listeners his recommended resources to start their own journey into becoming soteriologi...

Drew has a conversation with a Calvinistic brother, Zack Avery about the Provisionist perspective on God's calls, whether they are effectual or ineffectual, carry a different meaning, etc. Drew and Zack have been talking theology online for a while, their online conversations even spawning articles that have recently been reviewed by James White. Zack begins with their agreement on the Gospel...

Drew and Eric discuss a sermon from John MacArthur and examine the techniques used to convince Christians that Augustinian philosophy is true. Specifically, MacArthur gaslights their reason and disparages philosophy in order to hide the reasoning and philosophy he is using to convince you of a direct contradiction. The guys cover how John MacArthur dismisses human reasoning and philosophy as thoug...

Eric & Drew review their recent (and first!) debate with John O'Roarke and Pat Hine on the subject "Does the Bible Teach An Immutable Precreation Divine Decree?". They talk about how much they learned about debates and some of the slip-ups they made as well as strengths that they could have leaned into. Just because God plans things does not equal an immutable precreation divine...

Eric and Drew debate Brother John O'Roark & Brother Patrick Hines on the subject "Does the Bible Teach An Immutable Precreation Divine Decree?" on The Gospel Truth channel with Marlon Wilson. John and Patrick make the case that if God is in control of the minutiae then God must have an immutable divine decree while Eric & Drew present evidence against this position that cert...

Continuing their new "Demystified" Series, Eric and Drew discuss the meaning of the theologically-loaded word "predestination" as it relates to our adoption as sons, future resurrection, and current/future salvation from Romans 8, Ephesians 1, and some additional supporting passages. Inigo Montoya highlights that this word "predestination" isn't as controversial...

Eric and Drew cover the sinfulness/fall of man with passages from Provisionism's PROVIDE acrostic such as being born sinful, the age of accountability, sin nature, etc. They talk about the initial consequences of the Fall being death and how it affects everyone in Genesis 3 and how by Genesis 6 & 8 mankind shows exemplary potential for evil from his youth. Deuteronomy briefly highlights c...

Eric and Drew discuss the doctrines of election and predestination from Ephesians and what it means to be "chosen in Him" through faith in Christ. Streamed live on May 24, 2021 Support the show

Eric and Drew review a new article from GotQuestions.org that seeks to explain what Provisionism is (and isn't) and talk about its strengths and weaknesses. Streamed May 18, 2021 Support the show

Eric and Drew prepare for an upcoming debate on The Gospel Truth by discussing the alleged immutable pre-creation divine decree(s) in Scripture and the same vocabulary, different dictionary issues that are often encountered in these controversies. Streamed May 10, 2021 Support the show

Eric & Drew join Rick Caldwell of Caldwell Apologetics and Paul Smith of Sonic Reformation to discuss their differences on corporate vs individual election in Romans 9. Premiered April 30, 2021 Support the show

Drew and Eric welcome back special guest Pastor Tim Nichols. This time they tackle practical theology on the topic of sexual sin in light of TPP's recommendation of the Billy Graham rule in our Ravi Zacharias episode. Premiered April 23, 2021 Support the show

Eric and Drew discuss Free Grace Theology with Special Guest Tim Nichols. What is the difference between OSAS, Eternal Security, and Perseverance of the Saints? Tim walks Eric and Drew through Hebrews 5-6 and what the warnings mean and towards whom they are pointed.  Premiered April 16, 2021 Support the show

Eric and Drew clarify their declaration of war on rhetoric from Calvinist leaders from their recent episode critiquing RC Sproul. In spite of knowing that he would be interpreted wrongly and wanting to make sure he claimed that he was understood as being against the ideas of CalvinISM rather than his Calvinistic brethren, some still heard the opposite of what Drew said. Eric shows that the very fa...

Eric and Drew discuss the main two views of human freedom and responsibility and why they think determinism is Biblically and philosophically bunk. Premiered April 8, 2021 Support the show

Drew discusses the significance of "Good Friday", John 3:16 , and an oft neglected Bible verse. Streamed live on April 1, 2021 Support the show

Eric and Drew discuss a teaching from the late R.C. Sproul on the Westminster Confession of Faith and God's sovereignty where he claims everyone who disagrees is an atheist. Streamed live on March 29, 2021 Support the show

Eric and Drew discuss a few key passages on prayer and whether or not it makes a meaningful difference in the plans God has in mind for the people and world events around us.  Premiered March 24, 2021 Support the show

Eric and Drew discuss the recent revelations of Ravi's Zacharias' predatory behavior, how the RZIM organization covered for him, and read RZIM's letter of repentance. They also discuss solutions for the future if Christian organizations are to learn from this.  Premiered March 12, 2021 Support the show

Eric and Drew review questions they've been asked recently, comparing their answers to Calvinism's, and field questions from viewers about Provisionism. And Warren McGrew drops by to talk about his Total Depravity Debate!  Streamed March 1, 2021 Support the show

Eric and Drew take a look at which SBC Presidents are Calvinists and how we can know; the pressures at the top of the SBC to not talk about Calvinism, and they take a deep look into the Abstract of Principles (a guiding document for two SBC seminaries). Premiered February 11, 2021 Support the show

Eric and Drew welcome on to the program two Calvinists who are going to set them straight on Romans 9.  Premiered February 4, 2021 Support the show

Eric and Drew interview Leighton Flowers of Soteriology101 about the emergence and subsequent disappearance of Southern Baptist "Traditional" Soteriology and they discuss what's next for Traditionalist/Provisionist content online... Premiered January 28, 2021 Support the show