Within the Reformed tradition, there have been two acceptable ways to hold to unconditional election. One is the supralapsarian view and the other is the infralapsarian view.
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What should we think of polygamy? | Ben Carlson
The right view of polygamy is that it violates God’s original design for marriage. Since it was a widespread cultural reality throughout the Ancient Near East, and since it had even infiltrated the Old Covenant people of God, it was regulated by OT law within the Israelite community but never officially endorsed or approved of.
Sabbath Applications | Ben Carlson
For observing the Lord’s Day properly, people may look at you like you are an alien from another planet. But this is the very thing that identifies you as a follower of Jesus Christ!
The Practice of the Sabbath Day | Ben Carlson
Christians must schedule their entire week around the Lord’s Day. But instead of living Saturday to Saturday like the college football player or Monday to Monday like the American worker, as a Christian live your life Sabbath Day to Sabbath Day.
Defending the Christian Sabbath | Ben Carlson
Opponents of Christian Sabbatarianism (specifically, anti-sabbatarians) are quick either to pity us as weak brethren or decry us as staunch legalists by citing several passages which they believe destroy any notion of sacred time and days in the NT.
The Precept of the Sabbath Day | Ben Carlson
The concept of sacred time has been largely lost in our society today. Most people treat every day the same. Jobs are...
The Perpetuity of the Sabbath | Ben Carlson
Here are 12 biblical arguments for the perpetuity of the Sabbath Day throughout human history.
Were Adam and Eve Saved? | Ben Carlson
Adam and Eve heard from the mouth of God the first promise of the gospel in Genesis 3:15. But did they believe in it? Did they receive and rest their souls in the promise that the Redeemer would be sent into the world to destroy the devil and reverse the curse and bring in everlasting blessedness?
The Scope of Scripture | Ben Carlson
“The scope of Scripture teaches us that all biblical roads in one way or another lead to Christ. The entire Bible points to the redemption of sinners and restoration of the universe by the incarnate Son of God.”
The Christian Hope | Ben Carlson
Introduction The final destiny of the redeemed is glorious. We read about it in many New Testament passages...