Geisler's Parable Unpacked and Refuted

In this episode of Alpha and Omega Ministries, the host delivers a scathing critique of Norman Geisler's famous 'farmer parable' from his book *Chosen But Free*, which is used to argue that Calvinist theology undermines God's omnibenevolence. The host meticulously unpacks and refutes the parable, demonstrating how it relies on flawed analogies—comparing God to a fallible human farmer—while ignoring key biblical truths such as total depravity, retributive justice, and the necessity of divine grace. He contrasts this with the Mormon view of God as an exalted man, highlighting the theological inconsistencies in both systems. The discussion expands into a broader critique of Mormonism, citing official church materials like the 1992 Student Manual that explicitly teach the doctrine of exaltation to godhood, which the host calls pagan. He also reflects on a personal encounter with a Mormon youth who was shocked by the doctrine of sovereign grace, underscoring the deep divide between evangelical and Mormon theology. The episode closes with reflections on fasting, a nostalgic mention of 'Taco Time crisp meat burritos,' and a call for deeper engagement with the theological crisis in modern Mormonism.