Calvinists Are SHOCKED By THIS?
Soteriology 101 w/ Dr. Leighton Flowers
teaching
September 18, 2025
Discover why the claim that we should be shocked that God loves anyone is upside-down. In this deep conversation, Leighton Flowers and @AKRichardson respond to James White’s teaching on “Jacob I loved, Esau I hated,” showing from Scripture that God’s love for all people is not an unexpected twist—it’s the very heartbeat of the Gospel.
We’ll unpack Romans 9, Calvinism’s view of election, and the overwhelming biblical evidence that God’s compassion is consistent and universal. If you’ve ever wrestled with God’s character or the tension between justice and mercy, this episode will challenge and encourage you.
Check out the full video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7Btn6bn-YU&t=6s
Timestamps
00:00 – Why saying “we should be shocked God loves anyone” is backwards
00:33 – James White on Jacob I loved, Esau I hated
01:10 – Why God’s love for all should never surprise us
02:43 – God’s universal invitation and the true meaning of grace
04:17 – Scripture’s emphasis on compassion over arbitrary rejection
06:06 – Addressing the seriousness of sin without distorting God’s nature
07:00 – God’s justice and His preference for mercy (Ezekiel 18)
07:31 – The cross proves God would rather die than see anyone lost
08:41 – Why Calvinism’s view makes God’s character look weak and unloving
09:30 – Final call: rejecting a God who first loved and provided salvation
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