Black and Red All Over: A Classic Confessing Anglican Podcast Article 17: Of Predestination and Election
May 9, 2023
This discussion dives into the intricate topics of predestination and election, shedding light on their significance in the Anglican tradition. The hosts reflect on personal experiences, illustrating the balance between divine sovereignty and human free will. They explore historical theologians like Cranmer and Calvin, examining their impact on grace and salvation concepts. The conversation also addresses the comfort found in these doctrines, the assurance of perseverance for the faithful, and the ongoing evolution of theological perspectives.
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Predestination's Dual Impact
- Predestination is God's eternal purpose to save those He chooses through Christ.\n- It brings comfort to believers and danger to those without the Spirit of Christ.
Predestination vs Free Will
- Predestination focuses on God's election, while God's control over events relates to foreknowledge and providence.\n- Human free will was lost through sin, not denied by all Protestant traditions.
Anglican Grace Doctrine Nuance
- God decrees salvation of the elect solely by His good pleasure, not on any merits in people.\n- Anglican orthodoxy allows nuanced views within reformed grace doctrines without importing non-Anglican ideas.