The bottom line is that the doctrine of election is a "hurdle" only to those who refuse to believe in God's absolute sovereignty and righteously just mercy.

Denny




* But we are not saved simply becasue we believe Reformed Election and we are not damned just becasue we don't - yes?

Even if we believe the Reformed Dotrine of Election/Predestination it doesn't mean we are Elect - right?

So I guess we should seperate theology from salvation - this way we don't come off as too self-righteous or authoritative on a delicate matter which deals with GOd's hidden decree.

The mercy of God is necessary not only when a person repents, but even to lead him to repent, Augustine