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Kingman Christian Church
Refuting Unconditional Election
Archived – December 3, 2023
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 Ephesians 1:3-13

Refuting Unconditional Election

December 3, 2023 / Pastor Brian / Ephesians 1:3-13

A Refutation of Unconditional Election

Parts of Ephesians is often used to support ideas found in .

Calvinism

  • Developed by John
  • Summed up in the acronym

TULIP

  • Depravity

The idea that man is born completely steeped in, unaware of, and guilty of sin.

  • Election

Before the creation of time and space, God predetermined who would be (the Elect) and who would not be saved.

  • Atonement

Jesus only died for the sins of the Elect.

  • Grace

God causes/compels the elect to believe and place faith in Christ.

  • of the Saints

The elect can never all away or choose to forfeit salvation.

Does Ephesians 1:3-5 support Unconditional Election?

  • The use of the words “” (elect) and “” would seem to say so.
  • The blessings found through are the focus of contextual verses 3-12
  • In these verses, Paul describes the blessings given to believing .
  • Paul is speaking of the “ election” of believing Israelites (that is, those who placed faith in Jesus).

Difficulties with Calvinism

  • It seems to conflict with the of New Testament letters.
  • It paints an inaccurate picture of .
  • It paints an inaccurate picture of .

There are just some things which cannot be explained and need to be accepted with .

God has what is needed, so stick with what Scripture reveals even when it is incomprehensible.

Think about it.

To be done during quiet time sometime this week. You are encouraged to talk about these questions with others.

  1. How important is knowing God’s word to you?
  2. How often do you spend in God’s word?
  3. Explain why regularly being in God’s word is essential for the follower of Jesus.
  4. Are there any changes you need to make in your own life?

 

 

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