A Defense of the Five Points of Calvinism
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Challenges to Total Depravity (Part 1)
A Defense of the Five Points of Calvinism
God's Sovereignty and Man's SalvationSteve Gregg
In this presentation, Steve Gregg defends the five points of Calvinism. The first point of Calvinism is the total depravity of man. Gregg cites scriptural testimony to emphasize that salvation is entirely in God's hands as humans, being in rebellion against God, cannot contribute to their relationship with him. Gregg argues that God regenerates the elect when they hear the gospel, and those who wholeheartedly receive it know that they are among the chosen ones.
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Next in this series
Challenges to Total Depravity (Part 1)
God's Sovereignty and Man's Salvation
In this lecture, Steve Gregg challenges the Calvinist view of total depravity by examining various biblical passages. He argues that while there is ev
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Challenges to Total Depravity (Part 2)
God's Sovereignty and Man's Salvation
In this segment, Steve Gregg challenges the idea of total depravity from a Calvinistic perspective. He argues that people have the ability to choose g
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The Sovereignty of God in Scripture (Part 2)
God's Sovereignty and Man's Salvation
In this talk, Steve Gregg discusses the concept of the sovereignty of God as presented in scripture. He argues that while God is sovereign over all th
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