by Dr. Maynard Koerner, President of HTS and Professor of Ministerial Studies and Biblical Theology As I reflect on my recent trip to the Philippines, there are a number of thoughts which come to mind. The experience was both richly rewarding and a real struggle. Dealing with long flights, extreme heat, different food, along with […]
The Doctrine of Unconditional Election (13): Before the Creation of the World
From last week’s post: Rather than suggest any smugness, this doctrine ought to humble each of us to the dust. …The number of references in Scripture to God’s sovereign, electing love are overwhelming. 2. It was before the creation of the world, that God chose a definite and limited number of individuals unto salvation. He […]
The Doctrine of Unconditional Election (12): Scriptural Proofs
Some opponents of this doctrine may wrongly receive the impression that there is a certain arrogance or conceit among those who believe in the doctrine of unconditional election. If that were true, it would be a sin. That certainly is not the purpose of this study which seeks only to defend the faith and reveal […]