Reader Question: From a Reformed perspective (I am relatively new to this thinking in many ways), assuming the Doctrine of Election is true (I believe this to be true myself), what is the role of parenting? Knowing that there is no way to know whether or not your children are “elect”, how can a loving … Continue reading »
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He loves me, he loves me not…
Book 3 Chapter 24 Section 1-17 In the last two chapters we have considered God’s actions before the world was created – his electing purposes before the dawn of time. We can spend our days searching the scriptures to try and discern what God determined back then, but a more pressing question is, how do … Continue reading »
Where angels fear to tread
Book 3 Chapter 23 Section 1-14 I would doubt that there is any other topic in Christianity that draws forth such strong emotions as the topic of election. Love it or hate it it is the doctrine with which the name of Calvin has become synonymous. After reading these chapters in the Institutes I can … Continue reading »
The Good, the Bad and the Elect
Book 3 Chapter 22 Section 1-11 In Calvin’s second chapter on election and predestination we are taken through the scriptural justifications for this doctrine. Calvin begins by challenging us to remember that God is ultimately free in every regard – even including the incarnation. Why do we not complain that it was unfair of God … Continue reading »
How to adore the silence of God
Book 3 Chapter 21 Section 1-7 “As we know, there are known knowns. There are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns. That is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns, the ones we don’t know we don’t know.” … Continue reading »
