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On the “Free Offer”

Gise Vanbaren·1995-10-02
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On the "Free Offer" The question of the "well-meant" or "free" offer of the gospel has had a very important part in the life of our churches. It is part of the First Point of Common Grace adopted by the Synod of the Christian Reformed Church in 1924 at Kalamazoo, Michigan. The concept has been incorporated into the doctrine of most Reformed and Presbyterian churches today. Many become very upset if this "free offer" is questioned or condemned as being not Reformed and not Scriptural. The...

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Author
Gise Vanbaren
Date

1995-10-02

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Scripture References
Job 221Revelation 7:9Jude 4Psalms 115:3
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