Can We Be Cast Out of Heaven?
Q: If Satan was cast out of Heaven, can we also be cast out? If we struggle with sin now, what’s to say we are or aren’t going to be capable of falling like Satan?
Q: My question is about the L in TULIP – limited Atonement. I have had trouble wrapping my mind around this and reconciling it with some of scripture. RC Sproul’s term definite atonement has helped me and I think it is probably a more accurate term. But would like to hear what Dr. E has to say about this doctrine and scripture to support it.
Unfamiliar with “TULIP”?
Total depravity
Unconditional election
Limited atonement
Irresistible grace
Persistence of the saints
Resources Mentioned:
Often used in support of limited atonement:
John 10:15, Acts 20:28, Romans 8:32
“The New Testament at face value declares that Christ died for all.”
Romans 5:6-8, 2 Corinthians 5:14, 2 Peter 2:1, 1 Timothy 1:15, *John Hannah’s Invitation to Church History
*We spoke to John Hannah about his two-volume set on church history for a previous episode on inContext. Find those episodes Here and Here.
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Q: If Satan was cast out of Heaven, can we also be cast out? If we struggle with sin now, what’s to say we are or aren’t going to be capable of falling like Satan?
Q: Could you explain the concept of “testing God with your offerings”? Does God “return favors” to us? Where is the line with the prosperity gospel in regards to offerings?
Q: If the Great Commission is incumbent upon all believers in every local church – why didn’t Paul and the other writers clearly command us?