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Finny calls Titus 2’s “to all men” a “slap on Calvinism” because irresistible grace is given only to a limited group; if saving grace truly “appears to all,” what does that imply about God’s character and intentions toward every person—including those who never seem interested in Christ?

Another way to ask: If saving grace really “appears to all,” what does that show about God’s heart toward every person? How should we think about people who never seem interested in Christ?

Direct Answer Based on Finny’s teaching, Titus 2 implies God extends saving grace broadly and genuinely—His initiative is not restricted to a small elect group in the way irresistible grace is described. It suggests God is actively offering enabling favor to every person, even before they show interest.

Support from Transcript:

Finny asks, “to whom was the grace given?” and answers from the text: “All men,” calling it “really kind of a slap on Calvinism.”
He contrasts Calvinism: irresistible grace is “given to just a small number of people…a minority of people.”
He clarifies this is not merely “common grace” (rain/food/water) but grace “clearly talking about salvation…redeeming us and purifying us for good works.”
He ties prevenient grace to God drawing and enlightening people who aren’t Christians yet: “opens our eyes…turns the lights on…helps us to repent.”
He connects this to other “all” language: John 12:32, Jesus will “draw all people to myself,” which he says is “obviously before they’re Christians.”

Discussion Follow-ups How does “grace…to all” shape how you view God’s posture toward hardened or indifferent people? Does it change how you interpret “no hope” apart from God’s initiative while still affirming human responsibility?

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