Is The Doctrine of Election Biblical?

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 explores 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 - Introduction
2:00 - The Humanism of Arminius
2:45 - The "Fairness" Objection to Election
4:20 - We Are Dust
5:00 - A Marred Lump of Clay
5:45 - Infralapsarianism vs. Supralapsarianism
8:00 - We Don't Deserve God's Love
8:20 - God Looking Down the Corridor of Time
9:20 - Arminianism and Getting God "Off the Hook"
10:07 - Isaiah 64
11:29 - The Doctrine of God and Man
14:14 - The Canons of Dort
17:00 - Chosen From the Foundations of the World
20:25 - The Limits of Human Reason
21:25 - The Thomas Jefferson Bible
25:00 - Faith as Proof of Electing Grace
26:00 - The Election of Jacob
28:00 - Salvation Happens in Time
29:00 - Romans 9
29:20 - Israel as an Elect Nation
36:00 - True Biblical Anthropology
37:50 - The Latin Phrase "Posse Non Peccare"
38:10 - The Unbeliever's Will to Sin

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