A Critique of the “Free Offer of the Gospel” as held by the Reformed Presbyterian Church & in Ireland and Others
Philip Rainey critiques the "free offer of the gospel" doctrine held by the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Ireland and others, arguing that the gospel is good news only for God's elect people rather than offered indiscriminately to all. The article defends a particular redemption view through biblical exegesis and challenges what Rainey considers serious errors in the opposing position.
Philip Rainey Four main points will be considered: 1) For Whom Is the Gospel Good News? 2) The Call and Promise of the Gospel 3) The Meaning of Isaiah 55:1-3 4) The Serious Errors of Those who Hold the “Free Offer of the Gospel” 1) For Whom Is the Gospel Good News? a) The Biblical Teaching What is the gospel? It is the good news that God has given His only begotten Son to be the Saviour of His people. “Thou shalt call his name Jesus: for He shall save His people from their sins” (Matt....