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Examining the doctrine of sin, Geisler begins with a discussion of human beings, covering the origin and nature of humanity. Next the elements of sin are studied, including sin’s origin, nature, effects, and defeat through God’s wondrous provision of salvation through the work of Jesus Christ. The second part continues with a thorough study of salvation, including an in-depth analysis of all...

Otherwise, no one would ever be rescued. With God, as with human beings in His image, free choice is self determination;3 salvation is based in a free, self-determined act of God. This decision was made in accordance with His good and gracious nature, but the choice was completely self-determined (cf. Eph. 1:5; 1 Peter 1:2). There was no external or internal compulsion for God either to create or to save. He did both freely.4 Peter spoke of the “elect according
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