Reformed Covenanter
Cancelled Commissioner
The determining influence of the federal theology is also obvious upon the doctrine of Vocation. The elect seed of Christ who were represented by him in the impetration of redemption must in time be called into spiritual and living union with him as their head, or his obedience unto death would prove an utter failure. But they are in themselves spiritually dead, in consequence of the breach of the covenant of works by their first representative. The vocation must, therefore, of necessity, be accomplished by almighty and creative power. Such power is efficacious and irresistible.
Nothing, before it is created, can resist the power which calls it into existence. The dead cannot resist the power that raises them. This power which calls the elect from spiritual death into vital union with their federal head is Grace. The doctrine of efficacious, irresistible grace is thus briefly but conclusively established by the requirements of the federal system.
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Nothing, before it is created, can resist the power which calls it into existence. The dead cannot resist the power that raises them. This power which calls the elect from spiritual death into vital union with their federal head is Grace. The doctrine of efficacious, irresistible grace is thus briefly but conclusively established by the requirements of the federal system.
For the reference, see:
John Lafayette Girardeau on federal theology and effectual calling
The determining influence of the federal theology is also obvious upon the doctrine of Vocation. The elect seed of Christ who were represented by him in the impetration of redemption must in time b…
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