Leighton Flowers

Plausible non-Calvinist reading of Romans 9

Flowers provides a convincing (at least plausible) reading of Romans 9, along with other key biblical passages (Eph 1; John 6), to arrive at a compelling non-Calvinist interpretation. He reveals the weaknesses of typical Calvinist readings, and throughout attempts to represent Calvinist views fairly. The scriptural version of God he portrays is not one who requires meticulous determinism in order to reveal his glory, but a God who loves and desires every person to benefit from the salvation provided through Christ.

Even if a Calvinist is not persuaded by Flowers, I think they will at least need to admit that his interpretation of these key Calvinist passages are plausible. And if so, then (pragmatically) why stick with a Calvinist view, where God's secret will works to condemn those he predetermined to be condemned? There is another, better supported reading of Scripture available, and with much better news. Why not give it a try?… (mais)