Provisionist Perspective

Drew and Eric sit down with author and theologian Dr. Jonathan Williams to explore the controversial statement, "God hated Esau," as found in Romans 9. Together, they discuss the deeper biblical and historical context behind God’s election, comparing it with popular Calvinist interpretations like those from John Piper. Does Romans 9 truly teach unconditional election, or is there more to...

Drew and guest Brian Wagner dive deep into Romans 8:28 -30 as part of the "Demystifying" series. The discussion revolves around the interpretation of the "golden chain of redemption," exploring key theological concepts such as predestination, calling, justification, and glorification. Brian Wagner shares his insights on the various interpretations of these verses, emphasizing t...

In this in-depth episode, we dive into a thoughtful and nuanced discussion on Ephesians 1, focusing on key theological concepts such as election, predestination, and grace. Our guest Jonathan joins us to explore differing perspectives on these topics, particularly the tension between conditional and unconditional election, corporate election, and the role of faith in salvation. The conversation co...

Drew and Eric dive into the extraordinary recent event involving former President Donald Trump narrowly escaping an assassination attempt. They discuss the intricate details of how Trump avoided the bullet, the role of divine intervention, and the ensuing theological debates. As they explore various perspectives, they analyze tweets and posts from prominent figures, examining the nature of God&apo...

Eric and Drew, along with guest Warren McGrew of ‪@IdolKiller‬ examine the Canons of Dort, addressing common Calvinist doctrines and their implications. The discussion begins by exploring the purpose and historical context of the Synod of Dort, which aimed to counter Arminianism and establish Reformed doctrine. The hosts argue that the Calvinist perspective, especially the doctrine of double prede...

Eric and Drew go through GotQuestions.org's answer to "What is Monergism?" and show how all Christians are monergists and why all Christians aspire to be synergists. Drew shows how "synergism" is biblical language while Eric wonders who disagrees with God's choice in salvation. Uploaded September 17, 2020 Support the show

Eric and Drew Review the recent Depravity Debate on Remnant Radio with Leighton Flowers and Joel Webbon (and it’s our first LIVE recording)! Streamed live on Sep 23, 2020 Support the show

Eric and Drew discuss toxic ministry, spiritual abuse, their experiences with both, and then give seven signs your pastor might be a narcissist. Uploaded September 3, 2020 Support the show

God did not predestine you to watch porn. Eric and Drew discuss the rational conclusions of compatibilism and the personal despair that come from believing that when you sin you could not have done otherwise. Uploaded September 10, 2020 Support the show

Eric and Drew discuss Judicial Hardening, why Eric wants to call that doctrine something else, what Scary Shiny Jesus (the Transfiguration) has to do with all this, and how Jesus hiding Himself and the Gospel, and God hiding wisdom makes no sense if God is determining who does and does not believe. Uploaded Aug 20, 2020 Support the show

Eric and Drew discuss Critical Race Theory (social justice, cultural Marxism), why it is so compelling to some, and the worldview behind it. Then they compare this worldview to the Christian worldview and see if they are compatible.  Uploaded August 27, 2020 Support the show

Eric and Drew tackle the topic of Calvinists misunderstanding arguments on purpose. They explore how Calvinists often misinterpret or intentionally avoid engaging with key points about free will, determinism, and the nature of God's sovereignty. The episode features detailed discussions and examples, including a conversation with Josiah Huggins, highlighting the challenges in communicating th...

Eric and Drew respond to an episode from the Understanding Christianity podcast entitled, "The Fatal Flaws of Provisionism". Do we really have any? What does Sean Cole mean when he says we're coming to Christ "in and of ourselves"? Uploaded August 6, 2020 Support the show

Eric and Drew address Cole’s strange statements about free will and talk about how it is exactly that we are “in Christ” from Ephesians 1. Uploaded August 13, 2020 Support the show

In this episode, Drew and Eric dive into a comprehensive review of the recent Redeemed Zoomer and Dr. Leighton Flowers of ‪@Soteriology101‬ debate hosted by ‪@BraxtonHunter‬ by Trinity Radio. Join us as we analyze key points, theological arguments, and our takeaways from this engaging discussion on predestination, free will, and the nature of God's sovereignty. Streamed live on Jun 8, 2024  T...

In this special episode, hosts Eric and Drew, along with the esteemed Reverend Dr. Leighton Flowers, engage in a groundbreaking interview with ChatGPT. Together, they ask and explore various questions about Provisionism, its principles, and its place within soteriology. Discover the nuances of free will, divine provision, and the differences between Provisionism, Calvinism, and Arminianism through...

Eric & Drew open with a screen cap from Michael Foster with a text message between him and a young man he interacted with on social media. The guys then spring board from there to explore comments from Dutch Sheets on "The Male Pride Factor" where allegedly men are just inherently more difficult to reach with the Good News of Jesus. Drew and Eric talk about the things that can be don...

Eric and Drew give their thoughts on the recent debate and pros and cons of each side. James White becomes a conspiracy theorist in the wake of the debate and it's all Drew's fault. @IdolKiller Warren McGrew and @Soteriology101 Leighton Flowers join to discuss the debate and how White is resurrecting #BaalGate Streamed live on Mar 9, 2024 Support the show

Dr. Kurt Jaros of Veracity Hill joins Eric and Drew to discuss some of Sean Cole's recent[-ish] comments on Provisionism being Semi-Pelagianism. Streamed live on Feb 29, 2024 Support the show

Eric and Drew join in for a live episode where they have a [probably very frustrating] conversation with ChatGPT as it impersonates a Calvinist interpretation of Romans 9 and election. Tune in to see if the AI understands things like context, the Old Testament passages, and break-free from its pre-programmed deterministic answers. Premiered May 27, 2024 Support the show

Dan Chapa, a real life Arminian (!!), joins Drew to discuss The Provisionist Perspective's recent review of an "Arminians Take On All Challengers" episode. They will talk about Total Depravity, prevenient grace, the role of the Spirit in conversion, the nature of grace the the Scriptures, and a number of other things! You can find the original live broadcast as a patron member throu...

Eric and Drew talk about Arminianism as Arminians and Calvinists interact with Provisionist claims about depravity and grace. Two Arminians Lucas of Method Ministries and Dan Chapa recently took on challengers to their position and highlighted how they differ from Provisionists. Eric and Drew discuss the presuppositions that each brings to the table and how we can improve theological dialogue amon...

Eric & Drew take time to address @TheOtherPaul 's response to a recent Twitter kerfuffle where they quoted Ronnie Rogers' "Does God Love All or Some?" and got a lot of pushback. They also respond to Edgar and Edwin of @scholasticismreformed166 as they critique their debate with Dr. Feighton Lowers. Eric and Drew talk about the Gospel's effect on the unregenerate on Cal...

Eric and Drew discuss recent confrontational comments from [disqualified] pastor, Mark Driscoll about a "former stripper" and current entertainer Alex Magala. Is it OK to give Mark a W here or is he wrong by virtue of not submitting to his previous church discipline? The guys discuss the men's conference and whether or not this sort of thing is "appropriate" for these kind...

Eric and Drew discuss what "Provisionism" is (and isn't), go over the PROVIDE acrostic from Soteriology 101, and discuss a Provisionist Statement of Faith from a fellow Provisionist brother and YouTuber Kdot's Provisionist Statement: https://theramblingsofachristian.blogspot.com/2020/05/a-provisionist-statement-of-faith.html?fbclid=IwAR0psAM-buyornq7ogV7C6xRTCYy5hbqINoMW_5dpij6...