Ep.162 - WHAT? Calvinism isn’t Biblical? Are you having a laugh! (Part 1) w / Prof. Tom Schreiner

Click here to text us your thoughts and questions!Something old is revisited. Something misunderstood is questioned. Something controversial refuses to go away. In this episode of Theology for the Curious, the Curious Team sits down with professor Tom Schreiner to explore one of the most debated ideas in Christian theology: justification. What does it really mean to be declared righteous? Why did the Protestant Reformation hinge on it? And why are scholars still arguing about it today?Along the way we wander through the classic Protestant view, the Roman Catholic understanding, and the challenges raised by the New Perspective on Paul. Then the conversation turns to another set of ideas that spark strong reactions: the five points of Calvinism, captured in the historic acronym TULIP. The team will be challenging professor Schreiner, asking are these classic Dortian understandings biblical? Are they misunderstood? And do the common criticisms really land?Expect a thoughtful, good-natured exchange where difficult questions are welcomed, assumptions are tested, and Scripture is brought to the centre of the discussion. If you have ever wondered whether justification is a settled doctrine… or an unfinished conversation, this episode might surprise you. Further ReadingHere’s a bit of homework for you….we’ve included a couple of articles that compliment this episode….What are the Five Points of Calvinism? - ReformationBibleCollege.orgWhat We Believe About the Five Points of Calvinism - DesiringGod.orgThe Five Points of Calvinism - Journal.rts.eduWhat we’re reading?As a feature to our notes, we are adding the book or books that we’ve browsed related to this episode…enjoy! Tom Schreiner — Faith AloneMichael Horton — For CalvinismTimothy George — Amazing Grace (God’s Pursuit, Our Response)Richard J Mouw — Calvinism in the Las Vegas Airport Send your questions or thoughts to: [email protected] us on Instagram @theologyforthecuriousFind us on TikTok: @theologyforthecurious