Unconditional election is the second doctrine of grace that I would like to cover.
I would like to say that the interaction on this forum concerning Reformed theology has, in fact, entrenched me even deeper, and incited me to do a quick review on the topic.
In fact, I think the doctrines are even more important now.
Why?
Predestination is a major teaching within Reformed theology. God doesn't simply provide his revelation about irrelevant teachings.
Why is predestination important?
1) it inspires praise. Realizing that God has chosen the elect since the foundation of the earth should cause believers to rejoice. We see Paul referring
to election as a reason for praise in Ephesians 1.
2) it inspires courage. Realizing that God is in control, and is not some weak, emasculated idol who is not in control inspires those who are in
covenant with him.
3) it humbles prideful, sinful man, who is forced to realize that God is the potter, and humans are the clay. That is one of the messages of Romans 9.
Man-centered theology makes me retch.
Anyways, the poll is simply, is unconditional election biblical? I will present several biblical texts to support my contention that it is.
I would like to say that the interaction on this forum concerning Reformed theology has, in fact, entrenched me even deeper, and incited me to do a quick review on the topic.
In fact, I think the doctrines are even more important now.
Why?
Predestination is a major teaching within Reformed theology. God doesn't simply provide his revelation about irrelevant teachings.
Why is predestination important?
1) it inspires praise. Realizing that God has chosen the elect since the foundation of the earth should cause believers to rejoice. We see Paul referring
to election as a reason for praise in Ephesians 1.
2) it inspires courage. Realizing that God is in control, and is not some weak, emasculated idol who is not in control inspires those who are in
covenant with him.
3) it humbles prideful, sinful man, who is forced to realize that God is the potter, and humans are the clay. That is one of the messages of Romans 9.
Man-centered theology makes me retch.
Anyways, the poll is simply, is unconditional election biblical? I will present several biblical texts to support my contention that it is.
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