Election

Divine Election in the Old Testament: Israel

June 9, 2008 , SEA , Comment Closed

If you had to describe the significance of the nation of Israel in the Old Testament, it would be hard to do it better than with the simple phrase, “chosen people.” Israel is not represented…

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Divine Election in the Old Testament: Abraham

June 6, 2008 , SEA , Comment Closed

It is important to recognize, when dealing with the subject of divine election, that the concept does not originate in the New Testament. When the New Testament writers–primarily Paul–discuss our election in Christ, they are…

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A Very Brief Excursion on Election

June 4, 2008 , , No Comment

Arminius, at times, equated election with predestination, as many Calvinists do as well. For these people, the matter of one’s eternal destination is wrapped up in the word, “predestination.” Today, however, theologians have properly distinguished…

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Regeneration Precedes Faith, and Faith is the Gift of God?

May 29, 2008 , , No Comment

In his book How to Be Born Again, Billy Graham states, “Jesus said that God can change men and women from the inside out. It was a challenge -a command. He didn’t say, ‘It would…

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Brian J. Abasciano, “Corporate Election in Romans 9: A Reply to Thomas Schreiner”

April 29, 2008 , JC_Thibodaux , 6 Comments

Please click on the attachment to view Brian J. Abasciano, “Corporate Election in Romans 9: A Reply to Thomas Schreiner” (This article was published in JETS 49/2 (June 2006) 351-71.) Article. CORPORATE ELECTION IN ROMANS…

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Arminius on the Doctrine of Election (An Introduction)

April 29, 2008 , , 1 Comment

“Most of Arminius’ theological career was a process of discovery and Christology was at the very centre of this. Hence it would necessarily somewhat distort the picture to begin with a crystal-clear thesis . .…

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Robert Hamilton, “The Order of Faith and Election in John’s Gospel: You Do Not Believe Because You Are Not My Sheep”

February 8, 2008 , SEA , 4 Comments

Please click on the attachment to view Robert Hamilton, “The Order of Faith and Election in John’s Gospel: You Do Not Believe Because You Are Not My Sheep.”

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