Simply Put 106. Supralapsarianism and Infralapsarianism
Oct 10, 2023
Dive into the intriguing debate over supralapsarianism and infralapsarianism! Explore whether God's election of His people followed humanity's fall into sin or came before it. Delve into theological perspectives that highlight the nuances of sovereignty and mercy, along with shared beliefs in Reformed theology. It's a thought-provoking discussion that tackles some of the deepest questions surrounding salvation.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Understanding Supralapsarianism vs Infralapsarianism
- Supralapsarianism and infralapsarianism address when God logically decided to elect people to salvation relative to the fall.
- Supralapsarianism views election before the fall, emphasizing sovereignty; infralapsarianism places election after, emphasizing mercy.
Logic Versus Time in Election
- Remember that the question of election order concerns logical order, not temporal sequence.
- This distinction helps avoid misunderstandings when discussing supralapsarianism and infralapsarianism.
Supralapsarian Perspective
- Supralapsarians prioritize God's sovereignty, decreeing election before creation and the fall.
- God ordains creation and the fall to display the wisdom and glory of electing some to life and others to death.