This article concludes a series I have written on the language of “foreknowledge,” “election,” and “predestination” in the New Testament from the perspective of a Reformed Arminian and Free Will Baptist. Foreknowledge refers to God’s knowing things before they happen, such as the crucifixion of Jesus and the election of believers; God has perfect foreknowledge […]| Helwys Society Forum
by Matthew Steven Bracey and Phillip T. Morgan Charlie Kirk was assassinated precisely one week ago today. In this post, we reflect on this sad situation. Although articles on the Helwys Society Forum do not normally focus on current events, this one demands our attention because no current event in recent memory has so impacted—so […]| Helwys Society Forum
My previous article examined the language of “election” in the New Testament in relation to the believer’s salvation, arguing that God has elected individual believers in Christ from eternity past by His foreknowing their faith unto the end of eternal life. This article treats the language of election more broadly. The first portion of this […]| Helwys Society Forum
In a previous article, I examined the language of “foreknowledge” in the New Testament; that article introduced a series in which I am considering the Biblical language of “foreknowledge,” “election,” and “predestination” within a Reformed Arminian, Free Will Baptist framework. The following two posts turn to election. The language of election (or choosing) appears with […]| Helwys Society Forum
Reflections from Life I remember the joy with which I consumed the Word of God as a teenager. It was new, it was exciting, and it was instructive. I also remember the important role that Bible reading plans played in helping me get through all sixty-six books and in teaching me about the importance of […]| Helwys Society Forum