The Flower Falls

In search of truth, Martin Luther and John Calvin went beyond the Scriptures causing confusion and division that affects us today.

Calvinism’s rise, despite its inconsistent teachings, points to the psychological phenomenon of Illusory Truth Effect.

Who are the chosen and predestined people of Ephesians 1?

Do the Scriptures say that God chose and predestined people to salvation?

Is Biblical adoption a guarantee of eternal life?

Who are the chosen and predestined of Romans 8?

Jesus’ charge against the elect.

Love, Hate, Mercy, and Clay

Who are the Chosen Remnant of Romans 11?

Peter’s letters to God’s chosen people.

The people of Acts 13:48 weren’t appointed, but lined up to be saved.

Who was Jesus talking about when he spoke about those chosen, drawn, and given to him?

Calvinism says people are unable to believe unless God chose them, but the Scriptures reveal that we have the ability and responsibility.

Isaiah 64:6 does not support Calvinism’s teaching that our righteousness is like a filthy rag. We can turn to God and be saved.

God gave us reasoning minds and he wants us to use them.

God heals sick hearts and brings dead people back to life.

Jesus died and rose again so all people could be saved.

God’s gracious call to salvation is for all people, but it is resistible.