I have been looking into the Doctrine of Election.
For those unfamiliar with this idea, I think this linked article of the original writings by John Calvin present this idea (forgiving the early English that is used) very well.
John MacArthur also talks about this concept in his book, The Body Dynamic written in 1996. In it he states the following:
You must understand that your faith and salvation rest entirely on God’s election (cf. Acts 13:48). And yet the day you came to Jesus Christ, you did so because of an internal desire—you did nothing against your will. But even that desire is God-given—He supplies the necessary faith so we can believe (Eph. 2:8).
Think about it—if your salvation depends on you, then praise to God is ridiculous. But, in truth, your praise to God is completely appropriate, because in forming the Body before the world began, He chose you by His sovereign decree apart from any of your works. The doctrine of election demonstrates God being God, exercising divine prerogatives. For that we must praise Him.
I have to admit, this concept is difficult to get my head around. I'd like to know what the rest of you think about it, if you have researched or looked into it at all.
In other news, Olivia was a Unicorn, Jalen was Harry Potter, and Hunter was a...hunter for Halloween.
Grace & Peace.
PLW
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