Application of redemption

For God So Loved the World

What does limited atonement mean? This article attempts to provide an answer to this question.

The Application of Salvation Gained Through Christ

Calling, justification, and glorification is the summary of the order of salvation. This article proves that such an order exists, and from Romans 8:30 it answers those who deny the existence of the order of salvation (ordo salutis).

Differentiating the Work of the Son and Spirit in Salvation

This article, by way of a chart, presents the different tasks of the Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit in man's salvation.

Efficacious Grace

Looking at Ezekiel 36:22-32, this article shows how even from the Old Testament God's salvation has been out of God's grace.

Calling and Repentance

This article explains the relationship between regeneration, calling, and repentance. How do these three work in bringing man to salvation? This question the article answers.

The "Appropriation of Salvation" in the Creeds An Overview

How does a person become and continue to be a partaker of salvation? This article answers this question by looking at the catechism and confessions. Focus is given to the role of the Holy Spirit and faith, the relationship between the word and Spirit, regeneration, and the marks of spiritual life.

The Golden Chain of Salvation (Part 3)

This article is a the third in a trilogy which looks at the golden chain of salvation - predestination, calling, justification and glorification. Here the author focusses on the topics of justification and glorification, showing that these flow from God's mercy and are a source of peace and security.

The Golden Chain of Salvation (Part 2)

This article is a the second in a trilogy which looks at the golden chain of salvation - predestination, calling, justification and glorification. Here the author focusses on the topics of predestination and calling, looking at the concepts of God's general call and His effectual call.

The author confronts the influence of the New Perspective on Paul. Gaffin’s controlling question throughout concerns Paul’s understanding of how the individual receives salvation. What does the application of salvation to sinners involve for Paul? Is a distinction between salvation accomplished (historia salutis) and salvation applied (ordo salutis) present in his preaching?

Theological Guide to Calvin's Institutes – Justification and Union with Christ

Gaffin reflects in Chapter 11 on John Calvin’s view of justification and union with Christ in Book 3 of his Institutes of the Christian Religion. Gaffin gives a brief overview of the treatment of justification in successive editions of the Institutes from 1536 to 1559.

Aspects of the Soteriology of Karl Barth

This paper discusses the doctrine of salvation in the theology of Karl Barth. The main focus is on his understanding of justification and sanctification and their relation to each other. The role of faith and love receives specific attention also.

Union and Communion with Christ

This article discusses union with Christ through the lens of John 15.

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