Blake Long joins us to explore the 5 Points of Calvinism: Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, and Perseverance of the Saints. Blake shares his personal journey to Calvinism, the challenges he faced, and the importance of understanding these doctrines in a practical sense. The discussion also touches on the role of evangelism within Calvinism and the character of those who adhere to these beliefs, emphasizing the joy and grace that should accompany a true understanding of faith. His books Gospel Smugness, Taking No for an Answer, and Daily Calvinism are available on Amazon and you can find his writings on Substack here: http://[email protected]

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Calvinism

02:34 Blake's Journey to Calvinism

05:46 Understanding Total Depravity

10:35 Exploring Unconditional Election

23:34 The Nature of Sin and Salvation

28:55 Understanding Predestination and Free Will

33:33 Exploring Limited Atonement

36:00 The Role of Evangelism in Salvation

43:29 Irresistible Grace and Regeneration

47:38 Perseverance of the Saints

58:39 Concluding Thoughts on Calvinism and Faith

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