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Category Archives: Election
God Is Not Fair: Reflecting on Patrick Mead’s Latest
Too good not to pass along. In a previous post, Patrick posed a common problem with how we understand God – We have used Gregory Boyd’s opening illustration in “God at War” of the mutilation and death of the beautiful … Continue reading
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Election: John 6:44 and the Passover, Part 3
John 12:32 But there’s more to it. You see, Jesus wasn’t trying to prove or disprove Calvin. He was speaking about something else entirely. To see it, we next return to – (John 12:32) “But I, when I am lifted … Continue reading
Election: John 6:44 and the Passover, Part 2
“Draw” And so, we come to John 6:44. (John 6:44) “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day.” Now, Jesus doesn’t suddenly change the … Continue reading
Election: John 6:44 and the Passover, Part 1
Prevenient grace One of the standard proof texts for prevenient grace is – (John 6:44 ESV) No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day. … Continue reading
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Election: “Those he called,” Part 2 (Paul)
Paul’s use of “called” So let’s take a fresh look at Paul’s use of “called,” which is surely informed by the prophetic use of the word. (Rom 1:5-6 NASB) through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about … Continue reading
Election: “Those he called”
Paul frequently refers to Christians as being “called.” What does it mean? “Called” sounds so much like “invited.” Is that the meaning? Well, many have been invited and not responded! I mean, how many have heard the gospel message and … Continue reading
Election: Further Conclusions
I keep thinking that I’m done with Election, but I never quite get there. I’ll try to keep this brief. To expand a bit on the previous post regarding Election, the Piper view of the perseverance of the saints, to … Continue reading
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