Examining Ephesians 1:4 – (“Chosen in Christ”)
Introduction When studying the doctrine of election, I believe the starting point must be Ephesians 1:4. The reason I say that is because, number one, it’s so plainly stated. There’s no other passage in the Bible quite like it, especially within the context that it’s written. But also, after considering all other interpretations, […]
What About The Non-Elect? Is God Unjust?
First of all, I’d like to give you a brief background about my journey in regard to the doctrine of election and the atonement of Christ. For most of my life I was a non-Calvinist (Arminian/Provisionist). I believed that Christ died for every person who came into the world. For years I had a […]
If God Chooses Certain People for Salvation, Does That Make God Unrighteous?
If God Chooses Certain People for Salvation, Does That Make God Unrighteous? In the strongest possible terms, the answer to that question is NO! God is altogether holy, sinless, righteous, pure, just, total light where there is no darkness at all. Therefore, it’s not possible for God to be unrighteous in anything He does. That […]
The Redemption of the Elect — [Romans 8:28-39]
All Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version (slightly updated). Introduction Romans 8:28-39 serves as the introduction to Romans 9. Therefore, in order to understand chapter 9, we must understand this passage in Romans 8. The subject is the doctrine of election. Particular redemption (limited atonement) is seen all over this passage to the unbiased […]
Major Key to the Extent of the Atonement and Understanding Election
Introduction Unlimited Atonement (Arminian & Provisionist position) — Christ died for every person who comes into the world and that salvation is available to every person who comes into the world, where each person decides to accept Christ as their Savior or to reject Him, according to their own will, apart from the will of God […]
The “Giving” and “Drawing” of Christ’s Sheep – [John 6:37,44-45]
All Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible (WEB). Introduction John chapters 6 and 10 are key chapters in understanding the doctrine of election. Is election conditional or unconditional? Is it corporate or individual? Or is it both? Did Christ die for certain elect individuals, or did He die for every individual […]
Who Are Christ’s Sheep? — [ Commentary on John 10]
All Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible (WEB). Introduction A key chapter in determining who Christ died for, and why one person believes in Christ and why another doesn’t, is John chapter 10, about Christ’s sheep. This is a chapter that many Christians use to argue for unconditional election and limited atonement (that Christ died only for the elect—the elect […]