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A Southern Baptist Looks at the Biblical Doctrine of Election is unavailable, but you can change that!

This brief text from Ernest Reisinger offers a concise examination of the Southern Baptist understanding of the doctrine of election, presented in clear and accessible language. Reisinger stresses the importance of understanding doctrine, as he draws heavily from the confession of faith produced by the Southern Baptists, Abstract of Principles to help readers gain a more informed understanding of...

• Not opposed to the gospel, but the gospel is a means in accomplishing election’s purpose (see Scriptures already cited). • Not an enemy of righteousness, but through its appointed means, causes those once ungodly to become godly. (Ephesians 1:4; 1 Thessalonians 1:4–10). • Not based on foreseen faith or works, but it produces faith and works (Romans 9:11–16; 11:5, 6; Philippians 1:6; 2 Timothy 1:9; Ephesians 2:8–10; Acts 13:48; 1 Corinthians 3:5; Romans 12:3; Ephesians 4:7; Acts 5:31; 2 Timothy
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