Questions tagged [unconditional-election]
The doctrine that God predestined some for salvation (the elect) before the creation of the world, for his own purposes
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What insights can be derived from the Protoevangelium regarding God's plan of Salvation, specifically in relation to the concept of election?
The Protoevangelium, which can be found in Genesis 3:15, holds significant value in Christian theology as it serves as God's initial proclamation and a prophetic utterance. The concept of Redemption ...
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To be one for whom Christ died, do you have to be elect?
First, to explain where I am coming from with this question. I believe that Jesus prayed "not for the world" "but for them which you have given me" John 17:9,20. Then Romans 8:28-...
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Are there statistics on denominational belief in predestination and unconditional election by century?
Since the Reformation and especially the influence of John Calvin, a part of the church has believed doctrines of sovereign, unconditional election, predestination, and eternal security in a multitude ...
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According to Arminians, why do they find Calvinism distasteful or inaccurate? [duplicate]
R.C. Sproul, a Reformed thinker said in his book “Chosen by God” that: “Jimmy Swaggart has made it clear that he considers the Reformed view a demonic heresy.” (Page 7)
Obviously, disagreements can ...
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Does Calvinism recognize that it has God working at cross purposes to His stated desire?
Just to set the stage for this question, Jesus said that the gate is narrow and there are few that find it. As this question has to do with the Calvinist understanding of Election (and the flip side ...
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Why does the debate over election/predestination matter?
I have finally come to think the election debate is de facto rather esoteric. First, I have heard prominent Christian figures say belief in election is not necessary for salvation. But even more so, ...
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Is the doctrine of "Particular Election" synonymous with that of "Unconditional Election"?
I learned today, from The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, that the phrase "Damned if you do and damned if you don't" was coined by Lorenzo Dow, the 19th century American preacher. According ...
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In what sense are angels elect?
In 1 Timothy 5:21 we read:
I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism. 1 Timothy 5:...
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How is God's Predestination according to Calvinist?
I've just read from this link, an explanation by John Piper :
Nobody is in hell that doesn't deserve to be there and
isn't in active rebellion to God
Because my own interpretation that Total ...
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1 Thessalonians 1:4, how is the chronological order according to Calvinism?
1 Thessalonians 1:4 For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has
chosen you
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Because God love some people
that is why He choose these people
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According to Calvinists, does God command the non-elect to do what is for them impossible?
Question: Does God, according to Calvinism, command people He has specifically given neither the ability nor choice to do so to repent and believe in Christ or be damned?1, 2 And if so, why?
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How is the election of Adam and Eve according to the Calvinist?
The Westminster Confession :
3.1 "God from all eternity, did, by the most wise and holy counsel of His own will, freely, and unchangeably ordain whatsoever comes to
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To whom the Election applied according to the Calvinist (TULIP)?
A. To every human (including Adam and Eve) who will exist in the future.
B. To every human (except Adam and Eve) who will exist in the future.
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Election, Gods Sovereignty and Is Cain Saved?
Does Calvinism (and those who believe in Unconditional Election) teach that Cain was elected to Salvation?
This is my source for defining Unconditional Election.
Unconditional Election:
God does ...
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What does John 3:16 mean according to Calvinism?
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
I originally believed the sentence above is like an ...
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How would a Calvinist interpret Matthew 13:37-40?
(37) He answered, “The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man.
(38) The field is the world, and the good seed is the sons of the
kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one, (39) and the ...
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If unconditional election is true do we worship God in vain?
According to the teaching of Unconditional Election, God has already chosen who is saved and who is condemned. If we have no control over whether we receive or reject grace, someone can never truly ...
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Did Waldensians believe in unconditional election?
I have read about the history of the Waldensians. It appears they were largely honorable in their dealings; unfortunately it is hard to know exactly what they believed prior to their accepting ...
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Is there a recognised soteriology that combines selective election for some and general election for everyone else?
Are there any Christian groups or denominations that hold a belief in selective election to salvation, in that some individuals are specifically and irresistibly called (Noah, Moses, 12 desciples, ...
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How could a just God design vessels whose only purpose is damnation, as predestination seems to teach? [duplicate]
Romans 9:20–23 (NKJV)
But indeed, O man, who are you to reply against God? Will the thing formed say to him who formed it, “Why have you made me like this?” 21 Does not the potter have power over ...
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How do Calvinists interpret 2 Peter 1:10?
Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. - 2 Peter 1:10 (ESV)
This seems to suggest that we have ...
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What happens if someone who is not elect tries to seek God?
From the perspective of Reformed Theology, in relation to Unconditional Election:
What happens if someone who is not elect, tries to seek God? Does God reject them?
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Why does Calvinism need the doctrine of Perseverance of the Saints if it believes in Unconditional Election?
As I understand it, Unconditional Election means that God has already chosen who will be saved.
Unconditional election is God's choice to save people regardless of their sin or any condition.
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How does free will fit with the doctrine of predestination?
The Calvinistic doctrine of predestination states that God has chosen who will live and who will die. That Christians are unconditionally elected for salvation or damnation.
However, how does this ...
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What is the Biblical basis for Unconditional Election?
Calvin, among his other points includes the point that we are Unconditionally Elected and chosen by God alone and nothing we can do can help or hurt this fact. What is the Biblical basis for this?
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