#12198 What’s the Difference Between Thomistic and Calvinist Predestination? - Tim Staples

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🗓️ 16 May 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

Both Thomism and Calvinism talk about predestination—but they mean very different things. We break down the Catholic (Thomistic) view vs. the Calvinist model, focusing on grace, free will, and God’s sovereignty in salvation.

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Questions Covered:

05:17 – How can I rectify the evil caused by free will and the love of God?
22:42 – How did Protestants come up with the concept of the Rapture? How can I combat this?
32:52 – Can you explain the difference between Thomistic predestination and the Calvinist view?
50:07 – Why does the Bible use the translation “the Jews” instead of “Jewish Authority”?

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