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The Closet Calvinist Podcast

The Closet Calvinist Podcast

著者： Mike G
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 hosted by Mike G this podcast will show how some christians publicly renounce and hate calvinism, but secretly adhere to some of it's doctrines which makes them a closet calvinist! We also discuss some of the misconceptions people have about Calvinism. We're not trying to start arguments, but explain from a biblical perspective why we adhere to the Doctrines of Grace.Mike G キリスト教 スピリチュアリティ 聖職・福音主義
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  • Bonus Episode 7 - If Election Is True… How Do I Know I’m One of the Elect?

    Bonus Episode 7 - If Election Is True… How Do I Know I’m One of the Elect?
    2026/04/22

    Bonus Episode 7

    Title: If Election Is True… How Do I Know I’m One of the Elect?

    In this bonus episode of The Closet Calvinist Podcast, we tackle a deeply personal and often troubling question:

    👉 If election is true, how can I know if I’m one of the elect?

    Rather than speculating about God’s hidden will, Scripture directs us to look somewhere far more certain—to Christ Himself.

    This episode walks through what the Bible actually teaches about assurance, showing that confidence in election is not found by looking into eternity, but by examining our faith in Christ and the evidence of new life.

    We also explore how the Reformers addressed this question pastorally, pointing believers away from fear and toward the promises of God.

    • Ephesians 1:4–5
    • Deuteronomy 29:29
    • John 6:37
    • John 3:16
    • Acts 16:31
    • 1 John 5:1
    • 2 Corinthians 5:17
    • 2 Peter 1:10
    • Election is a biblical doctrine, but it belongs to God’s revealed will, not His hidden decree
    • We are not called to figure out if we are elect before believing
    • Assurance comes from looking to Christ, not inward speculation
    • Faith in Christ is evidence of election, not the cause of it
    • Spiritual fruit and new life confirm God’s saving work
    • The elect are those who come to Christ and trust in Him alone

    The Reformers consistently pointed believers to Christ for assurance:

    • John Calvin emphasized that assurance is found in union with Christ
    • Martin Luther taught that faith itself is evidence of election
    • John Owen connected election to effectual calling
    • Charles Spurgeon reassured that trusting Christ is proof of being elect
    • George Whitefield urged sinners to come to Christ as the confirmation of election

    👉 You don’t discover your election by looking into God’s secret will—you discover it by coming to Christ in faith.

    If this episode encouraged you:

    • Share it with someone struggling with assurance
    • Leave a review to help others find the podcast
    • Continue to rest in the finished work of Christ

    “Whoever comes to Christ will never be cast out.” (John 6:37, ESV)

    🎙️ Episode Summary📖 Key Scripture References (ESV)📌 Key Takeaways📚 Reformation Insight🎯 Bottom Line🎧 Connect & Share
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    5 分
  • The Five Solas — The Gospel Recovered

    The Five Solas — The Gospel Recovered
    2026/04/17
    Episode 20: The Five Solas — The Gospel RecoveredEpisode Focus: The Five Solas of the Reformation, the biblical gospelAudience: Christians seeking clarity on how Scripture summarizes salvation and God’s gloryIn Episode 20, we step back from the Five Points of Calvinism to examine something even more foundational: the Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation.The Five Solas are not slogans invented by theologians, but theological summaries drawn directly from Scripture. Together, they answer the most important question a person can ask:How is a sinner made right with God, and who gets the glory?This episode walks through each Sola, showing how they arise from the Bible itself and how they protect the gospel from distortion, human pride, and confusion.Scripture alone is the final and sufficient authority for faith and practice.Tradition, reason, and experience are valuable, but they must submit to God’s Word.Scripture References (ESV):2 Timothy 3:16–17 — Scripture is God-breathed and sufficientActs 17:11 — The Bereans examined the Scriptures dailyIsaiah 8:20 — Truth tested by God’s WordMark 7:8–9 — Warning against elevating tradition over ScriptureSalvation is entirely the result of God’s grace, not human effort, merit, or cooperation. Grace is not a reward—it is God’s unearned favor toward sinners.Scripture References (ESV):Ephesians 2:8–9 — Saved by grace, not worksRomans 11:5–6 — Grace and works are mutually exclusiveTitus 3:5 — Saved by mercy, not righteous deeds2 Timothy 1:9 — Saved according to God’s purpose and graceSinners are justified by faith alone—trusting in Christ alone—apart from works of the law. Faith does not earn salvation; it receives it.Scripture References (ESV):Romans 3:28 — Justified by faith apart from worksGalatians 2:16 — Justification not by works of the lawPhilippians 3:8–9 — Righteousness through faith in ChristGenesis 15:6 — Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousnessJesus Christ alone is the mediator between God and man. His person and finished work are sufficient for salvation—no additional mediators, merits, or sacrifices are needed.Scripture References (ESV):John 14:6 — Christ is the only way to the FatherActs 4:12 — No other name by which we must be saved1 Timothy 2:5 — One mediator between God and menHebrews 10:12–14 — Christ’s single sacrifice perfected His peopleBecause salvation is God’s work from beginning to end, all glory belongs to God alone. Human boasting is excluded, and worship is the proper response.Scripture References (ESV):Romans 11:36 — All things are from Him and for Him1 Corinthians 10:31 — Do all things for God’s gloryEphesians 1:11–12 — Salvation results in praise of God’s gloryRevelation 5:12–13 — Worship to the Lamb who was slainThe Five Solas together protect the biblical gospel:Scripture Alone reveals the truthGrace Alone is the source of salvationFaith Alone is the means of receiving itChrist Alone is the foundation of itGod Alone receives the glory for itThese truths do not divide faithful Christians—they unite them around the gospel recovered by the Reformation and taught clearly in Scripture.As Scripture declares:“For from him and through him and to him are all things.To him be glory forever. Amen.”— Romans 11:36 (ESV)Episode 19: Perseverance of the SaintsEpisode 21: Would Heaven Still Be Heaven if Loved Ones Are Lost?📖 Episode Overview🧠 The Five Solas Explained1️⃣ Sola Scriptura — Scripture Alone2️⃣ Sola Gratia — Grace Alone3️⃣ Sola Fide — Faith Alone4️⃣ Solus Christus — Christ Alone5️⃣ Soli Deo Gloria — To the Glory of God Alone🎯 Episode Takeaway▶️ Suggested Next Listen
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    7 分
  • Bonus episode 6 - Is Sola Scriptura Bibliolatry?

    Bonus episode 6 - Is Sola Scriptura Bibliolatry?
    2026/04/16

    Bonus episode 6

    Title: IsSola Scriptura Bibliolatry?

    • What Sola Scriptura actually teaches
    • The definition of bibliolatry
    • Scripture as God’s Word
    • Jesus’ use of Scripture as final authority
    • The danger of elevating tradition
    • The Reformation defense of Scripture
    • 2 Timothy 3:16–17
    • John 17:17
    • Matthew 4:4, 7, 10
    • Mark 7:6–13
    • Acts 17:11
    • Martin Luther
    • John Calvin
    • John Owen
    • Charles Spurgeon
    • George Whitefield

    👉 Sola Scriptura is not bibliolatry—it is submission to God speaking through His Word.
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    5 分
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