Just and Sinner Podcast Why are some saved and others not?
Apr 3, 2013
Dive into the complexities of Reformed theology and the nuances of Lutheran beliefs. A critique of misunderstandings surrounding Lutheran perspectives on salvation unfolds, challenging the notion of conditional election. The discussion reflects on the interpretation of Jesus' words in the Eucharist, advocating for a literal understanding. Additionally, unpack the theological debates on election and predestination, emphasizing God's grace as the sole cause of salvation, while contrasting Lutheranism with Arminianism and Calvinism.
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Invite Rather Than Misrepresent Other Traditions
- Avoid discussing another tradition without inviting representatives to speak for themselves.
- Cooper urges Reformed programs to either host Lutherans or stop misrepresenting Lutheran views.
Offer To Debate And Be On Christ The Center
- Cooper recounts contacting Christ the Center to ask for Lutheran representation and even offered himself as a guest.
- He says the program hasn't hosted a Lutheran and continues to misrepresent Lutheran positions.
Lutheran Paradox: Universal Will And Unconditional Election
- Jordan Cooper says Lutheranism affirms both a universal saving will and unconditional election simultaneously.
- He calls the resulting tension a paradox Scripture leaves mysterious rather than a logical contradiction.
