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Conversations in Calvinism

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Dan Chapa and Turretinfan debate Theology while remaining friends. We share a foundation in the essentials of the Christian faith and a love of God and His word. Here, we will dive deep into the Bible and present both Calvinism/Arminianism and the precise points of disagreement. Hopefully the contrast will bring clarity for you. Welcome to Conversations in Calvinism!

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Episodes

  1. Isaiah 6:9-10 - The Text and Primary Questions

    Dan and Turretinfan discussion Isaiah 6:9-10 and how it is quoted in the New Testament. See Isaiah 6:10, Matthew 13:15, Mark 4:12, Luke 8:10, John 12:39-40, and Acts 28:27.

  2. Word Study of Kosmos (world) with guest Bud

    Dan and Turretinfan are joined by Bud to review the word kosmos/world and how it is used in the New Testament.

  3. Dan Presents a Positive Case for Unlimited Atonement

    Dan and Turretinfan discuss the positive case for unlimited atonement.

  4. Word study of the word "world"

    Dan and Turretinfan review the biblical usage of kosmos (world)

  5. Limited Atonement Debate Prep

    Dan and Turretinfan discuss limited atonement in preparation for Dan's upcoming debate.

  6. Matt Slick's argument for Limited Atonement based on 1 Peter 2:24

    Dan reviews Matt Slick's argument for Limited Atonement based on 1 Peter 2:24, which talks about the sin bearer.

  7. Dan reviews Matt Slick's Limited Atonement debate

    Matt Slick debated Sam Shamoun on limited atonement. To prepare for his debate on the subject, Dan reviews Matt's arguments.

  8. Propitiation and 1 John 2:2 with Vic Rockhill

    Vic Rockhill recently had a debate on 1 John 2:2. He joins Dan and Turretinfan to discuss 1 John 2:2 and propitiation.

  9. Follow Up on Free Grace Debate - Galatians apostasy and more

    Dan and Turretinfan discuss their debate with Eli and Charles on Free Grace. Specifically, they follow up on the argument that the Galatians stopped believing and remained saved.

  10. Isaiah 53 and 54 with Bud

    We are joined by special guest Bud to discuss Isaiah 53.

  11. Dan and TurretinFan discuss John Owens' argument for Limited Atonement from Christ being a "Surety"

    In this episode, continued from a previous episode, Dan and TurretinFan discuss the argument John Owen's "The Death of Death in the Death of Christ," Book III, Chapter III, Argument VI, in which Owen argues that one aspect of the atonement is that if Christ dies "for" someone, Christ dies as a...

  12. Limited Atonement - the double payment argument

    Dan and Turretinfan discuss the double payment argument with respect to limited atonement.

  13. Does Dan Understand Limited Atonement?

    In preparation for his debate in opposing limited atonement, Dan tries to articulate limited atonement and Turretinfan grades him.

  14. FreeGrace Debate Prepisode

    In this episode, Dan and TurretinFan discuss topics related to Free Grace theology in preparation for a 2 v 2 debate planned on May 20, 2023.

  15. John 6 Step by Step

    Dan goes over John 6, especially as it relates to total inability to believing in Jesus, step by step.

  16. What, if anything, is Semi-Pelagianism? With Dr. Kurt Jaros

    Dan is joined by Dr. Kurt Jaros to discuss, what, if anything, semi-Pelagianism is from a historical theology perspective.

  17. Responding to Dr. Flowers - with Luke Gowdy

    Dan and Luke Gowdy respond to Dr. Leighton Flowers on Provisionism vs Arminianism.

  18. Response to Dr. Leighton Flowers and Warren McGrew Total Depravity Debate Review

    Dan and Turretinfan respond to Leighton Flowers and Warren McGrew's comments on Dan's total depravity debate with Warren.

  19. Review of Dillow (Free Grace) - Tests of Fellowship

    Dan and Turretinfan review Chapter 31 of Dillow's "Final Destiny," titled "The Tests of Fellowship"

  20. Total Depravity Debate Review with David Louis

    David Louis joins to show to review Dan's debate with Warren MgGrew on Total Depravity.

  21. Does LFW imply Pelagianism? - Part 3 with Colton Carlson

    Dan and Colton discuss arguments that libertarian free will implies Pelagianism.

  22. 2 Corinthians 3 & 4 and Veiling of the Truth

    Dan welcomes David Louis to discuss 2 Corinthians 3 & 4 and Veiling of the Truth. Dan and David planned to discuss why Satan puts a veil on a corpse, as well as whether people turn to the Lord before the veil is taken away.

  23. Total Depravity - Continuing the Review of McGrew

    In this episode, Dan and TurretinFan continue their review of the opening argument by Warren McGrew in his debate with Matt Slick over at The Gospel Truth.

  24. Determinism and Libertarian Free Will with Chris Harris

    Dan welcomes Chris Harris to the show and they discuss the coherence of of the compatibilism of determinism and free will. They discuss God's decrees and the compatibilist language in the 1689 London Baptist Confession.

  25. Does LFW imply Pelagianism? - Part 2

    Dan continues to look at arguments that libertarian free will (Libertarian Free Will) implies Pelagianism.

  26. Considering Warren McGrew on Total Depravity vs. Matt Slick

    In this episode Dan and TurretinFan discuss Warren McGrew's opening argument from his debate with Matt Slick.

  27. Does Libertarian Free Will imply Pelagianism?

    Dan and Turretinfan discuss philosophical arguments that libertarian free will implies Pelagianism.

  28. Discussion of Ali Bonner's "The Myth of Pelagianism"

    In this episode Dan and TurretinFan comment on Ali Bonner's book, "The Myth of Pelagianism." Dr. Bonner is known for her work creating a critical edition of Pelagius' "Letter to Demetrias."

  29. Discussing Aspects of Pelagius' Commentary on Romans

    In this episode, Dan and TurretinFan discuss the Commentary on Romans that is attributed to Pelagius.

  30. Scripture's Sufficiency

    Dan and Turretinfan discuss the sufficiency of scripture.

  31. Defining Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism

    Dan discusses the Historic Theology behind defining Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism

  32. Debate Prep - Total Depravity/review of McGrew vs. Martin part 2

    Dan and Turretinfan continue their review of McGrew's opening in his debate with JD Martin on Total Depravity on the Gospel Truth.

  33. Debate Prep - Total Depravity/review of McGrew vs. Martin

    Dan and Turretinfan review Warren McGrew's opening on total depravity in his debate with JD Martin on The Gospel Truth. Here is a link to the original debate: https://www.youtube.com/live/SFCykbcICq8?feature=share

  34. Word study on "save"

    Dan and Turretinfan look at "save", "salvation" and "savior" in NT usage.

  35. More Justification Word Study

    In this episode, Dan and TurretinFan continue their discussion of the word "Justification" as it is found in Scripture.

  36. Dan and TurretinFan Discuss Justification (with an eye toward James 2)

    In this episode, Dan and TurretinFan discuss the Scripture that speaks of justification, keeping James 2 in mind.

  37. James 2 and related Debate Preparation Topics

    Dan and TurretinFan discuss various topics in preparation for Dan Chapa's debate on James 2.

  38. Re'em vs. Unicorn and Rhinoceros - Debate Follow-up / Look-ahead

    Dan and TurretinFan discuss the debate with Nick Sayers conducted March 10/11.

  39. Warm up for Unicorn Debate on March 10

    In this episode, Dan and TurretinFan discuss the Re'em and its mistranslation as "Unicorn" in the King James Version.

  40. James 2 or Unicorns | Debate Preparation

    In this episode, Dan and TurretinFan discuss James 2 or possibly unicorns, either way for preparation for upcoming debates.

  41. Dispensationalism with Jamie

    Dan and Turretinfan are joined by Jamie to discuss dispensationalism.

  42. Debate Preparation Video for Limited Atonement Debate with Pastor Anthony Aquino

    In this episode, we prepare TurretinFan for his upcoming debate with Pastor Anthony Aquino on the topic of Limited Atonement.

  43. Hebrews 3 Warnings

    Dan and TurretinFan discuss the warnings found in Hebrews 3

  44. Dan and TurretinFan discuss Hebrews 2 (warning aspects)

    In this episode, Dan and TurretinFan discuss Hebrews 2.

  45. Eli Haitov Free Grace Debate Follow-up

    Turretinfan and Dan discuss Turretinfan's debate with Eli Haitov on Free Grace.

  46. Dan and TurretinFan Discuss James 2

    In this episode Dan and TurretinFan Discuss James 2

  47. Dr. Abasciano on 1 Cor. 12:3 and our Need for Prevenient Grace (Short)

    1 Corinthians 12:3 says “no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit.” Dr. Brian Abasciano summarizes why 1 Corinthians 12:3 teaches our need for God’s prevenient grace. He gives a quick overview of the context and text and explains why “by the Holy Spirit” is talking about the…

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  48. 1 Corinthians 12:3 Teaches the Need for Prevenient Grace

    This episode is to show that 1 Corinthians 12:3, which says, no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit”, teaches our need for prevenient grace. Dan is joined by fellow Arminians - Dr. Brian Abasciano and Luke Gowdy to discuss the text and respond to Dr. Leighton Flowers. Dr....

  49. Hebrews Warnings and Not Entering the Promise Land

    Dan and Turretinfan explore the connection between the warnings in Hebrews, especially chapters 3 & 4, with the rebellion in the wilderness in Numbers 14.

  50. Total Depravity is Not Brain Damage

    With special guest, David Lewis, Dan and TurretinFan discuss Provisionism and total depravity.

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Dan Chapa and Turretinfan debate Theology while remaining friends. We share a foundation in the essentials of the Christian faith and a love of God and His word. Here, we will dive deep into the Bible and present both Calvinism/Arminianism and the precise points of disagreement. Hopefully the contrast will bring clarity for you. Welcome to Conversations in Calvinism!

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