Thanks for your reply. Perhaps I misunderstood your point, but Prof. John Murray did discuss predestination in #1-#4 above. And yes, I believe predestination precedes the calling. I do differ on the view regarding regeneration or the new birth, though. I think regeneration precedes conversion...
What are your thoughts on the order of salvation?
The Order of Application
BY JOHN MURRAY
When we think of the application of redemption we must not think of it as one simple and indivisible act. It comprises a series of acts and processes. To mention some, we have calling, regeneration...
What are your thoughts regarding the order of salvation?
The Order of Application
BY JOHN MURRAY
When we think of the application of redemption we must not think of it as one simple and indivisible act. It comprises a series of acts and processes. To mention some, we have calling...
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Thank you for this information. I did a search and came across your post here. I've been trying to figure this doctrine out myself since this topic was raised recently. I'm curious. Did you ever get any answers regarding Scriptural proofs for or against equal ultimacy?
Thanks,
Elizabeth...
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I'm trying to writing something emphasizing the fact that just because someone is nice and/or moral does not necessarily mean that he is saved. And I wanted to use an example of a heretic in church history whose false teaching was difficult to refute because he was such a "nice" or moral...
Hi! Nice to meet you all! I just recently joined CF and I noticed this forum. I thought I'd share my conversion testimony with you, too.
Thanks,
Elizabeth Daniels
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