Election (Romans 9 – 11)

What is Justification by faith alone? Why does it matter? Our Hosts explain that the book of Romans teaches that to stand before a holy God humans need to be perfect. Becuase no one is good let alone perfect, God sent his son Jesus Christ to die in the place of sinners so that by […]

Is Justification the transforming power of grace working out in the lives of people who have faith in Christ? Is Justification something God declares becuase the person attains a level of holiness with the power of the Holy Spirit? Or is justification an act of God’s free grace where God declares sinners righteous only becuase […]

“The basis of our justification isn’t our sanctification, but Christ’s righteousness..” How are Christians saved? The Ordo Salutis, meaning “order of salvation,” describes the order by which Christians receive salvation. Pastor Adriel explains why it serves as a helpful tool in understanding the differences between Protestant and Catholic traditions.

Whether or not this doctrine feels comfortable at first, the question ultimately remains: Will we allow Scripture to shape our beliefs, even when it challenges us—or only when it confirms what we already prefer to think?

Is the “TULIP” acronym a helpful summary of Reformed theology?

Is everything the Bible teaches good news? What about predestination—the biblical teaching that God chose, or elected, those he would save before he created the world?