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Canons of Dort Chapter 1 – Divine Election and Reprobation

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  • Clarence Bouwman

This article is a discussion of Chapter 1 of the Canons of Dort, on election and reprobation.

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Election

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  • T. Brienen

Election is not only a difficult subject to discuss but also a controversial one. What does the Bible say about it? This article explains that election is the work of the Triune God. It discusses the dimensions in election, the source of election, the place of Christ in election, the goal of it, the call of God’s election and the relation between election and reprobation.

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Election

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  • G. H. Kersten

This article attempts to explain the doctrine of election. The explanation includes the definition of election, in which the role of Christ is crucial. A number of characteristics of election are given, such as its occurence in eternity, and there being only one decree. The discussion also refutes those who understand election differently, such as Pelagians and Romanists. Reprobation and the cause of sin are also discussed.

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Election: God’s Decision to Adopt

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  • Jason P. Van Vliet

Election finds its root in the Bible. Election finds its motive in God. This is what the article explains. It then looks at the reasons for God’s election. The meaning of reprobation is explained, as well as the relationship between covenant and election.

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Election God Chooses His Own

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  • J. I. Packer

Election is rooted in God's sovereignty and is unconditional. Yet the elected are known through their fruits. This is what this article explains. It also points to the reality of reprobation as a biblical reality.

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Born Again

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  • Burk Parsons

The article considers some of the major questions that arise concerning the doctrines of election and reprobation.

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John Calvin’s Doctrine of Predestination (2)

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  • Chris Connors

Without predestination there can be neither gospel nor grace. John Calvin believed that failure to preach election and predestination is equivalent to being ashamed of the gospel. Christ's election and reprobation are absolute and unconditional. Election is based solely on God's grace. Calvin challenges the church to preach these doctrines boldly.

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John Calvin’s Doctrine of Predestination (1)

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  • Chris Connors

Without predestination there can be neither gospel nor grace. John Calvin believed that failure to preach election and predestination is equivalent to being ashamed of the gospel. Christ's election and reprobation are absolute and unconditional. Election is based solely on God's grace. Calvin challenges the church to preach these doctrines boldly.

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Laboring in the Consciousness of God’s Sovereignty in Missions (4): Jesus’ Proclamation of His Hardening of the Reprobate

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  • Thomas C. Miersma

This is the fourth article in a five part series on evangelism and mission work. The commission to preach and teach the gospel is given to the church. God’s election is the root of all mission endeavours. In this article the author shows how both election and reprobation can be of great comfort to those involved in mission work.

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Bavinck on the Doctrine of Election

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  • Cornelis P. Venema

This article looks at Herman Bavinck's view on the decree of God, election and reprobation.

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Every Work made Public

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  • Barrett L. Gritters

When we stand before the great white throne and the Lord asks us, "What have you done to Me in your life?" what will we say? This article is about the final judgment, election and reprobation, and the relation of our works and heaven and hell.

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Unconditional Election

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  • Cornelis P. Venema

This article discusses the doctrine of unconditional election, particularly as it is expressed in the Canons of Dort, Chapter 1. The author provides the scriptural support for this doctrine as well, and then proceeds to also address the matter of reprobation, and how election should be preached.

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The doctrine of reprobation and its practical implications

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  • A. Swanson

In this article on reprobation, the author discusses the fact that God passes by sinners, preterition, and the hardening of hearts. The author also talks about the love of God and the hate of God, the mercy of God, and reprobation and the zeal for missions. Romans 9:13-24 is also discussed in this article.

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