At the same time Scripture exalts the sovereignty of God in salvation and regularly speaks of our need for God to grant us spiritual life (see John 1:12-13; 6:44; Acts 11:18; Eph 2:1-5; Col 2:12-13; Phil 1:29; 2 Tim 2:25-26), it calls us to believe in Christ and holds us responsible to do so. Hyper-Calvinists … Continue reading Hyper-Calvinism’s Deadly Mistake
The Vital Distinction Between Union and Communion with Christ
In medieval theology, union with Christ was not a fixed reality; it was something that could fluctuate and change over one's spiritual pilgrimage. It was the believer's responsibility, therefore, to seek greater and more complete union with Christ through prayer, the sacraments, obedience, and so on. The Reformers, however, believed the Scriptures made a distinction … Continue reading The Vital Distinction Between Union and Communion with Christ
