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Perseverance: Old News

Tim Archer just put up a post with several resources for and against the doctrine of perseverance of the saints. I was waiting to get a table at a local restaurant earlier this evening, checking out Google Reader on my … 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

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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

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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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Election: The Problem with Perseverance of the Saints, Part III

I just want to add this final note. If the Reformed/Calvinist view teaches, as Piper and many others teach, that someone who appears saved and later “falls away” was never really saved and if the Calvinist believes that those who … Continue reading

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Election: The Problem with Perseverance of the Saints, Part 2

Here’s how I’ve got it figured. I think Hebrews provides the solution. After all, Hebrews contains many of the great verses promising Christians confidence and security, but Hebrews also contains many of the direst warnings against falling away. Clearly, the … Continue reading

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Election: The Problem with Perseverance of the Saints, Part 1

A very long time ago — back when I had hair and was skinny — all the way back to high school that is — I had a date with a good Baptist girl. (I, of course, didn’t not let … Continue reading

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Election: Some Conclusions

At this point, I’ve not answered all the questions and certainly haven’t solved all the disagreements between Calvinists and Arminians. That’s not been the goal. The goal is to learn what Paul has to teach us in Rom 9 – … Continue reading

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Election: Romans 11, Part 3 (“salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel envious”)

(Rom 11:11) Again I ask: Did they stumble so as to fall beyond recovery? Not at all! Rather, because of their transgression, salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel envious. Paul makes two points. His second is that … Continue reading

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Election: Romans 11, Part 2 (“God gave them a spirit of stupor”)

(Rom 11:7-8) What then? What Israel sought so earnestly it did not obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened, 8 as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes so that they could not see … Continue reading

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