Rebecca Stark is the author of The Good Portion: Godthe second title in The Good Portion series.

The Good Portion: God explores what Scripture teaches about God in hopes that readers will see his perfection, worth, magnificence, and beauty as they study his triune nature, infinite attributes, and wondrous works. 

                     

« A Catechism for Girls and Boys | Main | Sunday's Hymn »
Monday
Feb282011

Round the Sphere Again: Order of Salvation

…or ordo salutis.*

Slowing the Camera Down
I want us to take a fresh look at salvation from several angles. We will note that although many of the things happen in an instant, if we could slow the camera down (so to speak) we will see that one thing occurred before the other….” (Reformation Theology)

Evaluating the Position
that regeneration precedes faith

Why do Reformed theologians insist upon an ordo salutis in which regeneration precedes faith? There are two primary reasons. First is because of their strong stance on total depravity. Second is because certain Scriptures seem to support the view.

(Parchment and Pen)


*Now there’s a Theological Term page begging for me to “new and improve” it.

PrintView Printer Friendly Version

EmailEmail Article to Friend

Reader Comments (1)

Oh my, this is too cool. My friend and I were just talking this morning about which came first, regeneration or repentance, and we got to talking about the ordo salutis. Very timely!

February 28, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterKim in ON

PostPost a New Comment

Enter your information below to add a new comment.

My response is on my own website »
Author Email (optional):
Author URL (optional):
Post:
 
Some HTML allowed: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <code> <em> <i> <strike> <strong>