What is the role of the human will in salvation? How are we to understand predestination? Why does God choose some, but not all? Is he the author of evil? On this special edition of the program, we’re airing part one of a conversation between Michael Horton and Roger Olsen recorded live at Biola University concerning their differences over the issue of grace and free will. White Horse Inn: know what you believe and why you believe it.
For or Against Calvinism? (Part 1)
Series: For or Against Calvinism
For or Against Calvinism? (Part 1)
36 min
Series: For or Against Calvinism
For or Against Calvinism? (Part 1)
36 min
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For or Against Calvinism
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What Is the Ordo Salutis? Explaining the Reformed View of Salvation
“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.
Is Predestination in the Bible?
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?
Why TULIP Is Not Enough
Is the “TULIP” acronym a helpful summary of Reformed theology?
What Is Predestination?
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?
