The Chopping Block // Reformed Theology

I grew up in a Church of God In Christ, which is predominantly Black Christian denomination. While I was growing up there was never any discussion of the Calvinist position on Soteriology.  It was assumed that every human being had free will and if they ended up in hell it was because of their own free will choice to deny Christ. We never really discussed any other train of thought. As an adult, I've realized that it way more complicated than I thought. It is my experience that many African-American Christians do not discuss or concern themselves with Soteriological issues beyond being born again and going on to serve God as much as their White brothers and sisters. This is why I really like the following video because it's four black Christians honestly discusses it and given that they don't have the same background and experiences as guys like James White, John Piper, Leighton Flowers, or any of the prominent scholars that I see discuss these things. That is why it is interesting.

Is The Joker Legally Insane?

I love the Because Science show from the Nerdist channel. I love the way Kyle Hill explains science concepts using sci-fi, fantasy, video games, and comics - you know stuff that I love. In his latest video, he uses law and psychology to ask the question: Is the Joker really insane?



Truth is many other YouTube shows have also tackled this topic and came to the same conclusion. But this particular episode does something different than just ask "Is the Joker is responsible for his crimes?"  but goes further in asking "Is anyone responsible for their actions, if no one has free will?"  Very interesting. Kyle Hill agrees with a growing number of scientist who disagree with the idea that people have free will because so little (if any) of our lives are determined by our choices.

What really amazed me was the fact that while an atheist, godless perspective can raise such questions and even recognize that there is a problem and consider that the implication of such things,  but it can not even begin to answer anything or offer any help.

Why Calvinism Does Not Reflect the Nature and Character of God

Dr Michael Brown is a great preacher and proclaimer of the  Gospel of Jesus Christ. I have seen successfully evangelize all kinds of different people - especially Jews. He is a Messianic Jew and he is a renowned Biblical scholar. He has spent years of study and in prayer and much of what he has taught has been a major personal help. However, I can't really agree with his conclusion on Free Will and God's Sovereignty.


I do not agree that God cannot hold us accountable for something we cannot change because He cannot change his nature.  We have to align ourselves to him. He does not change what he is doing or wills for us