Index Observation 1 It is important to preserve the exact language - that the elect are promised an inheritance in Christ ie Salvation in Christ. Now it is true, that since God's promises reflect His immutable counsel, every promise of His is as good as received. So to be promised something by God equals having…Read more Key Observations – Promise of Future Hope
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Tying in Election and Predestination
Index Calvinist Corner Given that the calvinists attribute all sovereignty to God alone over the salvation of a person, it fits quite neatly with the idea of Individual Election resulting in predestined salvation unto eternal life. If God has purposed a chosen generation in his eternal Kingdom, then consistent with their belief that no man…Read more Tying in Election and Predestination
Common Ground in Calvinism and Arminianism
Index A quick summary of what the calvinists and arminians share - The Gospel of Christ Christianity as a whole points out the problem in Man and provides the solution in Jesus Christ. The problem with us is that we are found to be sinful ie evil in the sight of God - and evil…Read more Common Ground in Calvinism and Arminianism
Reconciliation of Calvinism and Arminianism
• IntroductionWhat is Calvinism and Arminianism • Common Ground • The Origins • God's Sovereignty vs Man's Responsibility • Tying in Election and Predestination• The Reconciliation • Principles of Interpretation • The fallacy of parallelism• To the Calvinist • Romans 9 • 2 Key Observations …Read more Reconciliation of Calvinism and Arminianism
God’s Sovereignty in Single Predestination
The calvinists hold on to the doctrine of eternal reprobation citing that this upholds the pillar of truth of God's sovereignty. But how exactly does it do that? They reply, God's sovereignty is upheld when He has the first and last word, ie when He isn't dependent on any other for the initiation and fulfillment…Read more God’s Sovereignty in Single Predestination
One Body, One Spirit, One Lord, One Faith…
This is a poignant moment in time when we find ourselves at a landmark 500 years after the Reformation. And while we have much cause to celebrate the reclaiming of several precious truths, are we to also rue the various denominational divisions that have lasted these many years among us Protestants. Having been united by…Read more One Body, One Spirit, One Lord, One Faith…