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Turretin on Arminians

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The Arminians (who bring popery and Pelagianism in by the back door) have struck against the same rock. For although they endeavor with great labor to prove that they do not make faith the cause of election (in order to shun the odium of semi-Pelagianism deservedly charged upon them), still they do not deny that it is the cause sine qua non or the prerequisite condition necessary in those to be elected. Yea, not obscurely can we gather that they proceed further and attribute a certain causality to faith, so that God is moved by its foresight to choose this … Continue reading Turretin on Arminians

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Definite Atonement: Defined and Defended, Part One

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Introduction Perhaps no doctrine has caused more controversy in the western church than definite atonement; indeed, so much so that many in the church today vehemently oppose it without actually taking the time to understand what it says and what biblical defense has been put forward in support of it. It is the stated intention of this blog post to provide a cohesive definition of the doctrine known as definite atonement, particular redemption, or limited atonement; to defend that definition biblically; and to glorify God in doing so. Definition Definite atonement is the biblical doctrine that God’s intention from all … Continue reading Definite Atonement: Defined and Defended, Part One