Challenging the caricatures of Calvinism

In this repeat broadcast, Mike shares an article by Dr. Thomas Ascol of Founder Ministries  in which he writes,” I hope I live long enough to see the day when the common caricatures of the doctrines of sovereign grace have been so widely exposed that any self-respecting preacher will be ashamed to keep serving them up as if they were irrefutable critiques of what John Broadus called “that exalted system of Pauline truth which is technically called Calvinism.”  On todays program, Mike examines the gross misrepresentation what he calls “the true exposition of Scripture.” 

Additional Resources: Timmy Brister on The Gospel and the SBC 

The Shack,Being Protestant & Emails

On todays program, Mike shares an audio clip of a sermon by Mark Driscoll on the book The Shack, and its heretical teachings. Also, discussion on a recent Christianity Today interview by Collin Hansen with Dr. David Wells, concerning his new book The Courage to be Protestant; then  Mike addresses listener email dealing with worship and music, exposing and the myths of Arminianism.

Additional resources:

• Mark Driscoll full sermon on doctrine
• Collin Hansen interview with David Wells
• Steve Camp- Denominational Light Bulbs

 

 

Dont Waste Your Pulpit..Your Life

Mike discusses various subjects, topics and issues today, including:

• The devastation in Myanmar
• T.D. Jakes says the black church is unfairly portrayed
• Carl Trueman’s review of Roger Olsen’s Arminian Theology:Myths and realities
• Lastly, an audio clip by John Piper, Don’t Waste Your Pulpit

Related Resources-John MacArthur’s Q&A on Arminianism

 

Young,Restless & Reformed

What is this “resurgence” of interest in Reformed Theology, especially among younger Christians? On today’s program, Mike interviews Collin Hansen, author of the book Young, Restless, Reformed: A Journalists Journey with the New Calvinists. Mike and Collin talks about the factors that have led to the new interest, the leading voices, and what effect it will have on the church.

Additional resources:

• Crossway Books
• Collin Hansen’s article in the Sept. 2006 edition of Christianity Today
• The Resurgence of Reformed Theology CD Series by Mike Corley

Challenging Caricatures of Calvinism

Dr. Thomas Ascol of Founder Ministries writes,” I hope I live long enough to see the day when the common caricatures of the doctrines of sovereign grace have been so widely exposed that any self-respecting preacher will be ashamed to keep serving them up as if they were irrefutable critiques of what John Broadus called “that exalted system of Pauline truth which is technically called Calvinism.”  On todays program, Mike examines the gross misrepresentation what he calls “the true exposition of Scripture.” 

Additional Resources: Timmy Brister on The Gospel and the SBC 

Revisiting Saved of Self-Deceived

In this repeat broadcast…….How can so many who claim to be Christians and not have a proper, scriptural understanding of salvation? As Dr. John MacArthur states in the teaching series Salvation Survey: Saved or Self Deceived?, “I am convinced that in the name of Christianity there are many places that call themselves churches and they’re not churches. And they have men leading them who call themselves pastors and they’re not pastors.” On this program, Mike asks the question are many saved or deceived? 

Discussing the Doctrine of Election

Mike is joined by GMI marketing associate Renea Edwards and they have an impromptu discussion on the subject of election. Does God chose to save some and not others? Do people choose to be saved?  What does the Word of God have to say about the subject and is the Bible our standard for judging this subject and others?

 

Eric Holmberg & The Apologetics Group

Mike visits with Eric Holmberg, founder and director of  The Apologetics Group, as they discuss his ministry and the resurgence of the Reformed faith.  They also discuss the hugely successful documentary Amazing Grace: The History and Theology of Calvinism.

 

Theology 101-Soli Deo Gloria

Mike and Scott Reiner complete their study on the Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation, concluding with Soli Deo Gloria, To God Alone be the Glory.