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God's goodness to all people (Common grace)

The Heavens Declare

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  • Keith A. Mathison

What is the nature of God's grace? The article describes the differences between God's common grace and God's special grace, in line with the reformed teaching of election. Common grace is extended to all men, but does not lead to salvation. Special grace is extended to the elect, and leads to righteousness in Jesus Christ, and thus salvation.

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Ordained by God

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  • Douglas F. Kelly

This article is about common grace and the goodness of God to all people. The author also looks at culture and common grace.

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For God so Loved the World

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  • R. Scott Clark

This article is about common grace and atonement. The author also looks at creation and providence, expiation and propitiation of atonement, and particular atonement.

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Ten Things You Should Know about Common Grace

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  • Sam Storms

What is common grace? It refers to God’s dealings with non-Christians. This article points to ten things you need to know about common grace.

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A Loving Provision

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  • R. C. Sproul

This article deals with common grace, which involves God's benevolence and beneficence.

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Satan, World, Providence, Christ

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  • John Piper

This article discusses God's providence, grace, and restraining hand which holds back sin in this world.

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Common Grace and Theological Scholarship

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  • Dennis E. Johnson

Should Christians make use of secular scholarship? Can Christians learn aspects of truth from non-Christians? This article gives reasons that can make Christians object to using knowledge from non-Christians, as well as reasons why Christians should use aspects of truth from non-Christians. This is linked with understanding common grace.

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