The Baptist Particular Vodcast

Hyper-Calvinism: Modern Definition – Theological Framework (Episode 2)

The Baptist Particular Podcast serves as an analysis of Particular Baptist history and theology from a Hyper-Calvinist point of view.

This Episode: How do Moderate-Calvinists define Hyper-Calvinism? They say, “Hyper-Calvinism is the magnification of divine sovereignty to the exclusion of human responsibility.” In this episode, Jared Smith distinguishes between the theological frameworks of Moderate and Hyper Calvinism, then traces each system of teachings to the 17th and 18th centuries. He argues, the Moderate-Calvinists’ definition for Hyper-Calvinism is actually an articulation of their own theological framework, whereupon they project their personal struggles and fears onto those they call Hyper-Calvinists.

(0:02) Introduction

(7:12) Chapter 1—Examples Of The Modern Definition: James Packer, Peter Toon, Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Curt Daniel, Iain Murray, Erroll Hulse, Tom Ascol, Phil Johnson, Ruth Macritchie

(1:06:29) Chapter 2—Two Theological Frameworks: Moderate-Calvinism And Hyper-Calvinism

(1:30:22) Chapter 3—Theological Framework For Moderate-Calvinism: The 1689 Baptist Confession And Nehemiah Coxe

(2:01:37) Chapter 4—Theological Framework For Hyper-Calvinism: Joseph Hussey

(2:16:00) Conclusion: Tying It All Together