Calvinism-Andy Woods

NEO-CALVINISM VS THE BIBLE 054 2 TIMOTHY 2:13 • DR. ANDY WOODS • DECEMBER 21, 2025 • NEO-CALVINISM VS THE BIBLE

NEO-CALVINISM VS THE BIBLE 053 JOHN 20:30-31 • DR. ANDY WOODS • DECEMBER 14, 2025 • NEO-CALVINISM VS THE BIBLE

Neo-Calvinism vs The Bible 052 John 3:14-15 • Dr. Andy Woods • December 7, 2025 • Neo-Calvinism vs The Bible

NEO-CALVINISM VS THE BIBLE 051 - ROMANS 4:5 • DR. ANDY WOODS • NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • NEO-CALVINISM VS THE BIBLE Summary of [PowerPoint NeoCal-51 1. Purpose and Structure • The deck critically examines Neo-Calvinism, especially the doctrine of “Perseverance of the Saints,” comparing Calvinist theology with biblical teachings. • It explores the origins of Calvin’s theology, his life, and the influence of Augustine. 2. TULIP and Calvinism • The presentation runs through the five points of Calvinism (TULIP): Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, and Perseverance of the Saints. • Special focus is given to “Perseverance of the Saints,” highlighting Calvinist definitions, examples, and perceived problems. 3. Critique of Perseverance of the Saints • The deck argues that Calvinism’s assurance of salvation is based more on the believer’s faithfulness than on God’s keeping power, leading to uncertainty about ultimate salvation. • It cites various theologians and historical examples to show that Calvinist teaching can undermine assurance and foster anxiety about salvation1. 4. Biblical Assurance of Salvation • Contrasts Calvinist views with biblical passages that emphasize assurance through faith alone (e.g., 1 John 5:13, John 3:16, Romans 4:5). • Argues that salvation is conditioned on faith alone (sola fide), not on continual perseverance or works. 5. Problems Identified • Claims Calvinist perseverance leads to: • Unbiblical views of final salvation • Support from out-of-context verses • A subtle form of works-based salvation • Less emphasis on sanctification and the Bema Seat • Destruction of assurance of salvation1 6. Theological and Historical Commentary • Includes quotes from Calvin, Chafer, MacArthur, Piper, White, and others to illustrate differing views on faith, assurance, and perseverance. • Notes historical anxiety among Calvinist theologians about their own salvation. 7. Grammatical Analysis • Discusses the use of present tense participles in biblical Greek, arguing that continual belief is not always required for salvation. 8. Conclusion • The deck concludes that Calvinism imposes philosophical ideas onto Scripture, distorting biblical teaching about assurance and salvation. • Urges readers to base their understanding of salvation on Scripture alone, not on theological systems1.

1 JOHN 5:13 • DR. ANDY WOODS • NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • NEO-CALVINISM VS THE BIBLE

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Neo-Calvinism vs. The Bible 048. “Beware a Gospel of Works” 1 Cor 3:15. Dr. Andy Woods. 11-02-25. https://www.andywoodsministries.org

EPHESIANS 5:5 • DR. ANDY WOODS • OCTOBER 26, 2025 • NEO-CALVINISM VS THE BIBLE

Notes & Slides : https://slbc.org/sermon/neo-calvinism-vs-the-bible-046/ Here’s a summary of the PowerPoint: Calvinism Critique: Calvinism is critiqued for imposing a philosophy on Scripture, altering meanings to fit its doctrines rather than Scripture itself 1 2 3 Perseverance Doctrine: The Calvinistic 'Perseverance of the Saints' emphasizes believer's faithfulness but is argued to cause uncertainty and lacks biblical support for final salvation assurance 4 5 6 7 Scriptural Interpretation: Verses used to support perseverance are often taken out of context, leading to misinterpretations and undermining sanctification and assurance of salvation 8 9 10 11 Assurance of Salvation: Calvinism is said to destroy assurance of salvation, leaving believers in doubt, contrasting with biblical teaching that assurance is a privilege for all believers 12 13 14 15 Got questions? Try ASK ANDY AI askandy.andywoodsministries.org

NEO-CALVINISM VS. THE BIBLE 045. “HOW PERSEVERANCE DOCTRINE DESTROYS ASSURANCE” EPHESIANS 2:10. DR. ANDY WOODS. 10-05-25 Here’s a summary of the PowerPoint: · Calvinism Critique: Calvinism is critiqued for imposing a philosophy on Scripture, relying heavily on Augustine and altering scriptural meanings to fit its doctrines rather than Scripture itself 1 2 · Perseverance Doctrine: The Calvinistic 'Perseverance of the Saints' emphasizes believer's faithfulness but is argued to undermine assurance of salvation and promote uncertainty 3 4 5 · Scriptural Interpretation: Verses used to support perseverance are often taken out of context, and biblical holiness and faith are necessary for final salvation, not mere perseverance 6 7 8 9 · Assurance of Salvation: Biblical assurance of salvation is presented as a privilege for all believers based on God's testimony, contrasting with Calvinism's view which fosters doubt 10 11 12