Drew and special guests Leighton Flowers of ‪@Soteriology101‬ and Warren McGrew of ‪@IdolKiller‬ engage with a blog entry called "Are Provisionists Pelagians? by a Calvinistic brother named Colin. They discuss whether or not Provisionism can be considered "Pelagian" or "Semi-Pelagian" primarily interacting with the Second Council of Orange. Asking questions like "Is this authoritative for us?" and "which of the Canons are we allowed to affirm and deny without being called 'Pelagian'?" they walk through a few of the Canons and the language of "infusion and inspiration of the Holy Spirit" discussing whether or not Provisionism can fall broadly under its premises without affirming the Arminian-Calvinist doctrine of "Total Inability/Depravity"

Streamed live on November 29, 2023

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Eric and Drew return LIVE for Part 3 in their series of responding to John MacArthur of ‪@gracetoyou‬ 's sermon on "Why Does God Allow So Much Evil and Suffering?" in the world from a ‪@ligonier‬ conference in 2008.

They interact with Calvinist commenters that gave them the most thoughtful pushback, engage with whether or not the idea of "two wills" in God is Biblical and rational, and look at the theme of thanksgiving prayer according to JMac in his sermon "Giving Thanks in Everything" from 1991.

Streamed live November 22, 2023

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John MacArthur of @gracetoyou gives a barrage of Proof Texts for his deterministic view of divine sovereignty in a sermon titled "Why Does God Allow Evil & Suffering" at a @ligonier conference in 2008. Eric and Drew address a number of the key passages in their context to show that MacArthur extends far beyond what the Bible allows. John MacArthur continues to make wild extrapolations from passages used out of context to teach that God is controlling everything. In his attempt to establish this allegedly "high" view of God, MacArthur makes God responsible for all evils committed in the world.

Premiered October 24, 2023

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Eric and Drew review John MacArthur of ‪@gracetoyou‬ 's sermon "Why Does God Allow So Much Evil and Suffering?" from ‪@ligonier‬ 2008 West Coast conference among sessions on "Tough Questions Christians Face".

The Provisionist Perspective tackles MacArthur's inconsistencies, wild misrepresentations and insane extrapolations.

John MacArthur talked about the "delegated sovereignty" that the Enemy has and went on to assert that God is controlling everything. MacArthur's assertion that God designed evil into the universe to highlight His own righteousness and glory is anti-Biblical.

Drew and Eric point out the numerous fallacious arguments MacArthur makes, highlighting subtle contradictions as MacArthur also borrows from the same "free will theology" that he so vociferously attacks.

Premiered October 9, 2023

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Eric and Drew discuss a minor prophet Joel and how God's character is described as someone who "repents"/"relents". Eric highlights how this is impossible on certain theological views and how we need to side with the Bible over our theological convictions if they contradict. Drew talks about how devastating it would be to make God behind all evils if we are wrong and how it slanders God's character.

Premiered September 28, 2023

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Drew has special guest Brian Wagner on to discuss John chapter 6, eternal security, and whether God "drags" people to Himself.

Premiered September 19, 2023

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Join Eric and Drew for their very first live stream IN PERSON where they discuss the recent prayer breakfast where Rep. Nancy Mace shares her faith journey.

Streamed July 29, 2023

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Hey there, choice meats! Today, Dr. Brian Wagner of Veritas College and Drew dive into some powerful verses that highlight the amazing assurance we have as Christians through the doctrine of eternal security.

Premiered June 23, 2023

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Eric and Drew take on a response video from Calvinistic pastor, Chris Harris of ‪@chrisharris9710‬ "A Pastor's Thoughts" where he makes the argument that Jesus is NOT praying for the salvation benefit of the world in John 17 and that in the Gospel of John the word "world" always has a "negative connotation"

Premiered April 27, 2023

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Drew & Eric review an article that engages with their view of corporate election from Ephesians 1 that actually understands their view! Thanks to ‪@JonathanRamont‬ for his engagement on this issue. Your free Draw Near t-shirt is in the mail!!

Premiered March 24, 2023

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