rossroads | Ep. 16 | What Is the Doctrine of Election?

Few doctrines have generated as much debate within Christianity as the doctrine of election. Is God’s choice based on His foreknowledge of who would believe? Or does Scripture teach that salvation ultimately rests upon God’s sovereign grace and purpose?

In this episode of Crossroads, we take an in-depth look at what the Bible actually says about election. We’ll examine the major views within Christian theology, including the prescient (foreknowledge-based) view and the Augustinian/Reformed understanding of election. We’ll also discuss why Pelagianism was condemned as heresy by the historic church and how our understanding of human nature directly impacts our view of salvation.

We’ll walk ...