Is The Doctrine of Election Biblical?

Listen to this episode from Abounding Grace Radio on Spotify. Rev. Chris Gordon and Rev. Dr. Dan Borvan tackle a difficult and often misunderstood theological topic: God’s sovereignty in election. They address common objections, like the idea that election is “not fair,” and contrast Reformed theology with Arminianism, which they argue is based on a humanistic view of man. The discussion delves into key biblical passages like Romans 9 and Isaiah 64 and explores the historical context of the Canons of Dort. The pastors emphasize a proper biblical view of humanity as fallen and unable to choose good on its own. They conclude by asserting that election is a truth that requires faith, not just human reason, and is proven by the manifestation of faith in a person’s life.0:00 - Introduction2:00 - The Humanism of Arminius2:45 - The "Fairness" Objection to Election4:20 - We Are Dust5:00 - A Marred Lump of Clay5:45 - Infralapsarianism vs. Supralapsarianism8:00 - We Don't Deserve God's Love8:20 - God Looking Down the Corridor of Time9:20 - Arminianism and Getting God "Off the Hook"10:07 - Isaiah 6411:29 - The Doctrine of God and Man14:14 - The Canons of Dort17:00 - Chosen From the Foundations of the World20:25 - The Limits of Human Reason21:25 - The Thomas Jefferson Bible25:00 - Faith as Proof of Electing Grace26:00 - The Election of Jacob28:00 - Salvation Happens in Time29:00 - Romans 929:20 - Israel as an Elect Nation36:00 - True Biblical Anthropology37:50 - The Latin Phrase "Posse Non Peccare"38:10 - The Unbeliever's Will to Sin#election #calvinism #reformedtheology #arminianism #theology #sovereigntyofgod #canonsdort #romans9 #isaiah64 #biblicalanthropology #christianity #christiangrace