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On Election: Jacob and Esau (Genesis 25:19-26)
There are many doctrines in the Bible, and there are many concepts and ideas that remain difficult to understand. Yet what is never confusing or hard to comprehend is a good old-fashioned story about two brothers. And so, in this episode, I will talk about the doctrine of election, which will be made simple and…
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If God Isn’t In Charge Of Your Salvation, Then Who Is?
A couple of Sundays ago after service, I went up to a man whom I haven’t seen in quite some time and struck up a conversation. A few months ago, I noticed that he and his wife were no longer members of our congregation. This gentlemen (I estimate) is approximately 10-15 years older than I,…
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#WCSK Episode 2.6b: Predestination, Election, Guilt, Sin and Reprobation
Picking up from last week … What predestination does Predestination gives us comfort. God’s predestination of all things, and specifically His election of those to be saved, is a comfort to believers. Again, Romans 8:29-30 says: “For those whom [God] foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that…
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#WCSK Episode 2.6a: Predestination & Election
Introduction Before I dive into this lesson, I want to establish one simple rule. This rule makes what may seem complicated exceedingly simple. It is the rule that you must always come back to if you feel confused or unsure with any of the information that I am about to explain. The Rule: God is…