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Supralapsarianism

B Woudenberg·1997-02-15
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In "Supralapsarianism," Rev. Woudenberg explores the theological concept of God's eternal counsel and the order of His decrees, particularly in relation to predestination and election. He contrasts supralapsarianism, which posits that God's decree to elect individuals occurred prior to the fall, with infralapsarianism, which suggests election occurs post-fall. Woudenberg emphasizes that God's primary purpose in creation is to adopt a people as His children through Christ, a theme that permeates Scripture and underscores the unity and purposefulness of God's decrees throughout history.

Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will. Ephesians 1:5 A few days ago I received from Mr. Roelof Jansen of Inheritance Publications a copy of a new book he has published which includes within it a translation of Dr. Klaas Schilder's booklet, Extra-Scriptural Binding - A New Danger. This work appeared originally as a series of articles in De Reformatie criticizing the "Brief Declaration of Principles" soon...

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Author
B Woudenberg
Date

1997-02-15

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Scripture References
Ephesians 1:5
Isaiah
Isaiah 46:9Isaiah 43:21
Exodus 4:22
Hosea 11:1
Romans 8
John 17:22-24
Deuteronomy 6:4
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