Uncommon Christianity

In this opening episode of The Church and Her Calling, we lay the foundation for the entire series. What is the Church? Why does she exist? Is she a religious institution, a gathering of like minded people, or something eternal in the heart of God? Before we can discuss her mission, structure, or function, we must understand her origin. The Church was not man’s idea. She was born in the eternal pu...

In this episode, we conclude our study on election, foreknowledge, and predestination by examining the claims of Calvinism and the TULIP system in light of Scripture. Does regeneration precede faith? Are sinners unable to respond to the gospel unless first made alive? Is grace irresistible? We walk through Ephesians, Titus, John, and Acts to examine what the apostles actually taught about election...

In this episode, we move from Paul’s teaching in Romans into Ephesians 1 to examine election, foreknowledge, and predestination as Scripture presents them. Rather than an arbitrary selection of individuals, Paul reveals God’s eternal purpose centered in Christ. Before the foundation of the world, God determined that salvation would be found in His Son and that all who are in Christ would share in...

In this concluding episode of Does God Determine Who Will Be Saved?, we examine Romans chapter 11, where Paul answers the final and pressing question: Has God rejected Israel? Paul’s answer is unmistakable. God has not cast away His people. Israel’s stumbling is partial and temporary, Gentiles are grafted in by faith, and God’s mercy remains central to His redemptive plan. Romans 11 reveals that G...

In this concluding episode of Does God Determine Who Will Be Saved?, we examine Romans chapter 11, where Paul answers the final and pressing question: Has God rejected Israel? Paul’s answer is unmistakable. God has not cast away His people. Israel’s stumbling is partial and temporary, Gentiles are grafted in by faith, and God’s mercy remains central to His redemptive plan. Romans 11 reveals that G...

In this episode of Does God Determine Who Will Be Saved?, we turn to Romans chapter 10, where Paul emphasizes human responsibility and the necessity of faith. After explaining God’s purpose in Romans 9, Paul now makes clear that salvation is not automatic, inherited, or imposed. Romans 10 shows that Israel’s problem was not lack of opportunity, but refusal to submit to righteousness by faith. Chri...

In this episode of Does God Determine Who Will Be Saved?, we turn to Romans chapter 10, where Paul emphasizes human responsibility and the necessity of faith. After explaining God’s purpose in Romans 9, Paul now makes clear that salvation is not automatic, inherited, or imposed. Romans 10 shows that Israel’s problem was not lack of opportunity, but refusal to submit to righteousness by faith. Chri...

In this episode of Does God Determine Who Will Be Saved?, we focus exclusively on Romans chapter 9. This chapter is often treated as a standalone text and used to support conclusions about salvation that Paul is not making. Romans 9 is not about God arbitrarily deciding individual destinies. It is Paul’s defense of the faithfulness of God in light of Israel’s unbelief. Paul explains how God’s prom...

In this episode of Does God Determine Who Will Be Saved?, we focus exclusively on Romans chapter 9. This chapter is often treated as a standalone text and used to support conclusions about salvation that Paul is not making. Romans 9 is not about God arbitrarily deciding individual destinies. It is Paul’s defense of the faithfulness of God in light of Israel’s unbelief. Paul explains how God’s prom...

In this episode of Does God Determine Who Will Be Saved?, we step back and examine the flow of Paul’s argument in Romans chapters 1 through 8 before moving into Romans 9, 10, and 11. Paul is not building a system of determinism. He is laying the foundation for understanding sin, grace, justification by faith, life in the Spirit, and the unshakable assurance believers have in Christ. This overview...

In this episode of Does God Determine Who Will Be Saved?, we step back and examine the flow of Paul’s argument in Romans chapters 1 through 8 before moving into Romans 9, 10, and 11. Paul is not building a system of determinism. He is laying the foundation for understanding sin, grace, justification by faith, life in the Spirit, and the unshakable assurance believers have in Christ. This overview...

The Seed of the Woman and the Foundation of Paul’s Argument Before opening the book of Romans, and especially before examining Romans chapters 9, 10, and 11, it is essential to understand the premise Paul is working from. In this episode, we step back to the beginning and follow the biblical revelation of the seed of promise, starting in the garden and moving through redemptive history to the birt...

Does God determine who will be saved? In this series, we are examining election and predestination by first establishing who God truly is. Part 2 builds on our discussion of God’s good pleasure and the proper understanding of Proverbs, clarifying the difference between God’s purpose and human outcome as we prepare to examine election more closely.

Is salvation entirely predetermined by God, or does the response of the individual matter? In this series, we examine election and predestination through Scripture, beginning with who God is. Part 1 establishes the foundation by focusing on God’s character, His righteousness, and His goodness, which must frame any biblical understanding of election.

Does God determine who will be saved? In this series, we are examining election and predestination by first establishing who God truly is. Part 2 builds on our discussion of God’s good pleasure and the proper understanding of Proverbs, clarifying the difference between God’s purpose and human outcome as we prepare to examine election more closely.

Is salvation entirely predetermined by God, or does the response of the individual matter? In this series, we examine election and predestination through Scripture, beginning with who God is. Part 1 establishes the foundation by focusing on God’s character, His righteousness, and His goodness, which must frame any biblical understanding of election.

Uncommon Christianity is a podcast devoted to calling believers back to the faith once delivered to the saints. Over time, much of what is called Christianity today has drifted in doctrine, in sanctification, and in spiritual conviction. In many places, biblical truth has been softened, redefined, or replaced with ideas that are more acceptable to culture than faithful to Christ. The purpose of th...

Audio Edition: Uncommon Christianity is a podcast devoted to calling believers back to the faith once delivered to the saints. Over time, much of what is called Christianity today has drifted in doctrine, in sanctification, and in spiritual conviction. In many places, biblical truth has been softened, redefined, or replaced with ideas that are more acceptable to culture than faithful to Christ. Th...

Video Edition: Uncommon Christianity is a podcast devoted to calling believers back to the faith once delivered to the saints. Over time, much of what is called Christianity today has drifted in doctrine, in sanctification, and in spiritual conviction. In many places, biblical truth has been softened, redefined, or replaced with ideas that are more acceptable to culture than faithful to Christ. Th...