Month: April 2015

Monthly Archive: April, 2015

Theological question – Why should we believe in predestination?

The belief of election (predestination) is one of the most important doctrines in the Scriptures since it guarantees believers that God is in control of their salvation and that this salvation does not depend on them. One question that arises when one studies the Scriptures is why some people believe and accept the Gospel while others do not. Reformed theologian John Calvin defines predestination as “God’s eternal decree by which he compacted with himself what he willed to become of each person.” (Calvin, Institutes, III.26.25) It is based on God’s pleasure and depends on him only. Therefore, predestination is based on …

What I believe series – The works of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Trinity (Art. 11, Belgic Confession). He is omnipresent and uncreated, among other divine attributes. He is the sanctifier of God’s people and the sustainer of life. He works with every Christian by leading them to the Word of God and preparing them for Christ. As Calvin states, the Holy Spirit is the bond of our union with Christ by faith (Calvin, Institutes, 3.1). The Holy Spirit also teaches the Church to preserve the unity of the Body of Christ. His role is not passive, but active regarding what He does in God’s people. …