For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing;it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast (Eph.2:8-9 ESV). This text captures a fundamental truth of Christianity. We are saved by grace through faith. Good works doesn't save. Morality doesn't save. … Continue reading Salvation By Grace Alone Through Faith Alone
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TULIP and Reformed Theology: Limited Atonement By R.C. Sproul
I think that of all the five points of Calvinism, limited atonement is the most controversial, and the one that engenders perhaps the most confusion and consternation. This doctrine is chiefly concerned about the original purpose, plan, or design of God in sending Christ into the world to die on the cross. Was it the … Continue reading TULIP and Reformed Theology: Limited Atonement By R.C. Sproul
TULIP and Reformed Theology: Unconditional Election By R.C. Sproul
The Reformed view of election, known as unconditional election, means that God does not foresee an action or condition on our part that induces Him to save us. Rather, election rests on God’s sovereign decision to save whomever He is pleased to save. In the book of Romans, we find a discussion of this difficult concept. Romans 9:10–13 … Continue reading TULIP and Reformed Theology: Unconditional Election By R.C. Sproul