De Moor on Predestination

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De Moor begins his critique of the errors of those denying God's Independence in Predestination.

Fascinating...

De Moor VII:11: God's Independence in Predestination Defended, Part 3

The πρῶτον ψεῦδος, fundamental error, of the Papists in this controversy is, the Error of our Works’ Merits and Power unto Good, remaining after the Fall. The πρῶτα ψεύδη, fundamental errors, of the Arminians are, the Predestinarian heresy imputed to the Orthodox: that God will all to be saved...

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De Moor's treatment of the Doctrine of the Trinity is now available in print!

De Moor's Didactico-Elenctic Theology: Chapter V: Concerning the Trinity of Persons

Bernardinus de Moor (1709-1780) studied at the great Dutch University of Leiden, under some of the great Reformed theologians of the age. He was especially attached to Johannes à Marck, and à Marck, shortly before his death, asked De Moor to continue his work, and perpetuate the tradition of...

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De Moor continues his defense of God's Independence in Predestination, answering the objections of Synergists, and reasoning with them from the Scriptures...

De Moor VII:12: God's Independence in Predestination Defended, Part 4

They Object, 1. Passages, in which Prescience is attributed to God before Predestination, even indeed Prescience of Conformity with Christ, Romans 8:29; 1 Peter 1:2: compare Eckhardus’ Fasciculum Controversiarum cum Calvino, chapter XV, question XI, pages 357-359. Response: α. Not all...

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De Moor here argues from the Scriptures that Predestination is as immutable as God Himself.

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The first hundred pages of De Moor on Predestination can be found here: https://www.fromreformationtoreformation.com/blog/categories/de-moor-on-predestination .

 

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All Christians believe in Predestination. The Bible uses the term, and applies it to God.

The only question: "What is believed concerning the Biblical doctrine of Predestination?"

De Moor contrasts competing models...

De Moor VII:14: The Immutability of Predestination, Part 2

The Adversaries are almost the same here. Concerning the disagreements of the Tridentine Men on this matter, read PETRUS SUAVIS POLANUS’ Historiam Concilii Tridentini, book II, pages 239, 242-246, 262, 263. With respect to the Socinians, see Volkelius, de Vera Religione, book V, chapter XVII...

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In contemplating the objects of God's predestinating decree, De Moor begins with the Mediator Himself...

De Moor VII:15: The Object of Predestination, Part 1

Predestination also concerns Christ: for, α. He is said to have been προεγνωσμένος/foreordained, 1 Peter 1:20, and Elect, Isaiah 42:1. β. God from eternity predetermined that Sufferings and Glory were going to meet Him, and were for that reason necessary, Luke 24:26. Indeed, there in the...

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De Moor's treatment of the Doctrine of the Trinity is now in print!

De Moor's Didactico-Elenctic Theology: Chapter V: Concerning the Trinity of Persons

Bernardinus de Moor (1709-1780) studied at the great Dutch University of Leiden, under some of the great Reformed theologians of the age. He was especially attached to Johannes à Marck, and à Marck, shortly before his death, asked De Moor to continue his work, and perpetuate the tradition of...

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It is sometimes said that in the Bible there are no examples of God predestinating particular individuals.

De Moor denies this, and defends his position from the Scripture.

De Moor VII:16: The Object of Predestination, Part 2

Not only are All predestinated, but also Individuals to a Certain End; compare the Canons of Dort, chapter I, article X.[1] This is evident, α. From the mention made everywhere of Persons, not Qualities, when the subject matter is Predestination: Romans 8:29, not whose Faith He did foreknow...

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De Moor's treatment of the Doctrine of the Trinity is now in print!

De Moor's Didactico-Elenctic Theology: Chapter V: Concerning the Trinity of Persons

Bernardinus de Moor (1709-1780) studied at the great Dutch University of Leiden, under some of the great Reformed theologians of the age. He was especially attached to Johannes à Marck, and à Marck, shortly before his death, asked De Moor to continue his work, and perpetuate the tradition of...

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De Moor on the Divine Decree should be available in print in just a couple of weeks!

In the meantime, the recently released volume on the Trinity is available.

 

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Interested in the Supra- vs. infralapsarian debate?

De Moor surveys the issues...

De Moor VII:17: The Object of Predestination, Part 3

With respect to the State of Men, in which they appear to the predestinating God, our AUTHOR mentions two diverse opinions, both of which find their champions among the Orthodox. Of which some, called Sublapsarians, have thought the Decree concerning Creation and Permission of the Fall, for the...

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Here, De Moor concludes his discussion of the Supra- vs. infralapsarian debate.

Fascinating...

De Moor VII:18: The Object of Predestination, Part 4

Our AUTHOR, being about to add his ἐπίκρισιν/epicrisis concerning these differing opinions, advises that a Twofold Extreme is to be Avoided: 1. On the one side, that all Respect to Sin is excluded: for the assertion was too harsh, that No Regard to Sin, whether antecedent or concomitant, in...

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Westminster Shorter Catechism 1: What is the chief end of man?

Answer: Man's chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever.

De Moor VII:19: The End of Predestination

This section[1] is understood without effort, and it does not need further explanation. [1] Marckius’ Compendium, chapter VII, § 19: “We pass on to the End and Terminus of Predestination, which is one thing with respect to God, another with respect to Men, subordinated to the former. The former...

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During the Arminian conflict of the 17th century, there was a herculean struggle over the meaning of the Biblical terminology surrounding "election".

De Moor sifts the debate...

De Moor VII:20: The Term, "Election"

See the Synonyms of Election reviewed by our AUTHOR; among which you will discover πρόθεσιν/purpose out of Romans 8:28;[1] Ephesians 1:11;[2] etc.; προορισμὸν/predestination out of Romans 8:29;[3] Ephesians 1:5,[4] 11; and (perhaps, our AUTHOR adds) πρόγνωσιν/ foreknowledge out of Romans 8:29...

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In Theology, what does "Election" mean?

De Moor sets forth a definition or two...

De Moor VII:21: The Definition of "Election"

And so Election is, etc.[1] Compare the Definition of Election in the Canons of Dort, chapter I, article VII,[2] and the vigorous exegesis of the same in SPANHEIM’S Decadum Theologicarum VII, § 3, opera, tome 3, column 1235. [1] Marckius’ definition from his Compendium, chapter VII, § 21: “And...

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De Moor on "The Divine Decree" is now available in print!

De Moor's Didactico-Elenctic Theology: Chapter VI: Concerning the Divine Decrees

Bernardinus de Moor (1709-1780) studied at the great Dutch University of Leiden, under some of the great Reformed theologians of the age. He was especially attached to Johannes à Marck, and à Marck, shortly before his death, asked De Moor to continue his work, and perpetuate the tradition of...

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In the salvation of sinners, God reveals His gracious and friendly heart! Beautiful!

De Moor reflects on the predisposing cause of Election in God...

De Moor VII:22: The Predisposing Cause of Election

The Fount of Election is the Good Pleasure of God, and is equally Free in Election and Reprobation; but in Election it ought in addition to be called Most Gracious on account of the gracious effect, whereby election is distinguished from Reprobation. Hence the Elect are called His σκεύη ἐλέους...

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De Moor on "The Divine Decree" is now available in print!

De Moor's Didactico-Elenctic Theology: Chapter VI: Concerning the Divine Decrees

Bernardinus de Moor (1709-1780) studied at the great Dutch University of Leiden, under some of the great Reformed theologians of the age. He was especially attached to Johannes à Marck, and à Marck, shortly before his death, asked De Moor to continue his work, and perpetuate the tradition of...

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The next installment on the Objects of Predestination is only days away now...

 

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Does God elect all unto salvation? or only some? and how do you know?

De Moor weighs in...

De Moor VII:23: The Object of Election, Part 1

Only Some are Elect, not All and Every: Whether, א. this Universalism be urged Conditionally, and that in a twofold manner: 1. Either on Condition of Faith and Obedience, to be fulfilled by man and uncertain, which it is evident that all the Pelagians and Semi-Pelagians of the former ages...

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It appears from Scripture, that Reprobates are more numerous than the Elect. Thus De Moor...

Is it possible that this balance might shift in the Millennium?

De Moor VII:24: The Object of Election, Part 2

The Elect are Fewer than the reprobates, α. From express Passages, Matthew 20:16; 22:14, on which passages consult § 16 above. β. From the Event, Matthew 7:14; Luke 12:32. À LAPIDE on Zechariah 13:8 notes: “Emanuel Sà[1] explains it anagogically; that is to say, In the whole world two parts...

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Far from predestining the worthy, in foresight of their faith and other meritorious works, Scripture indicates that God tends to choose the least worthy...poor, ignoble fools.

Why? De Moor considers...

De Moor VII:25: The Object of Election, Part 3

The Elect are many, yet not all, while no External State excludes a man from this number: the Poor, the Obscure, the Foolish in this world, Matthew 11:25; 1 Corinthians 1:26-28; James 2:5. The reasons are, α. So that the Glory might belong completely to God, and so that a greater and readier...

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Westminster Confession of Faith 3:6: As God hath appointed the elect unto glory, so hath He, by the eternal and most free purpose of His will, foreordained all the means thereunto.

De Moor explains...

De Moor VII:26: The End of Election

The Good destined for man in Election, as the Terminus ad Quem, End to which, of this gracious Predestination, is twofold: indeed, men are elected, α. Both unto Glory, etc. The Apologia Remonstrantium, chapter XVIII, page 191b, ineptly asserts: “Election unto Glory is an expression used by...

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Is it possible for one to be certain of his Election unto Salvation?

De Moor answers in the affirmative...

De Moor VII:27: The Certainty of Election, Part 1

Election is Objectively Certain, which Objective Certainty indicates the Immutability of Election, asserted in § 13, 14: but there is also a Subjective Certainty of Election, whereby those truly believing, not indeed à priori, by inspecting the sealed Book of divine Predestination; but à...

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Is it possible for a time-bound creature to be certain of his eternal election?

De Moor affirms, and defends the doctrine against opponents...

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What is "Reprobation"? Is the concept found in the Bible?

De Moor affirms...

De Moor VII:29: The Term, "Reprobation"

Reprobation, denoting Rejection with an Aversion of soul, with this signification, with which we here make use of that term, concerning the divine and eternal Predestination of a great many men to destruction, hardly occurs in Scripture; but among Ecclesiastical Writers, more specifically, in...

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De Moor harvests from Marckius, his teacher, a definition for "Reprobation".

De Moor VII:30: A Definition of "Reprobation"

Reprobation is defined, etc.[1] A vigorous and full delineation of Reprobation is likewise given by SPANHEIM, Decadum Theologicarum VIII, § 2, opera, tome 3, columns 1242-1244. The Apologia Remonstrantium, chapter XX, page 226a, with great ill will sets forth the orthodox opinion concerning...

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It is sometimes said that the Doctrine of Reprobation is not found in the Scriptures. Marckius demonstrates, through a detailed look at the homonymy of Reprobation, that the concept is certainly present.

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De Moor VII:29: The Term, "Reprobation"

Reprobation, denoting Rejection with an Aversion of soul, with this signification, with which we here make use of that term, concerning the divine and eternal Predestination of a great many men to destruction, hardly occurs in Scripture; but among Ecclesiastical Writers, more specifically, in...

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Westminster Confession of Faith 3:7: The rest of mankind, God was pleased, according to the unsearchable counsel of His own will, whereby He extendeth or withholdeth mercy, as He pleaseth, for the glory of His sovereign power over His creatures, to pass by, and to ordain them to dishonour and wrath for their sin, to the praise of His glorious justice.

De Moor VII:31: The Predisposing Cause of Reprobation

Reprobation flows from God’s Altogether Free Good Pleasure. We do not deny in the Decree of Reprobation a Cause Final and Proegumenal[1] in God, but from it we desire every Procatarctic[2] and extrinsically impulsive Cause removed. It is asked, whether Sin is the Cause of eternal Reprobation...

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Westminster Confession of Faith 3:7: The rest of mankind, God was pleased, according to the unsearchable counsel of His own will, whereby He extendeth or withholdeth mercy, as He pleaseth, for the glory of His sovereign power over His creatures, to pass by, and to ordain them to dishonour and wrath for their sin, to the praise of His glorious justice.

De Moor VII:32: The Object of Reprobation, Part 1

Reprobates are Certain Fixed and Determined Men; which is to be held against the Patrons of Universal Election; and it is sufficiently evident from those things that we observed in § 16 concerning the Object of Predestination, Certain Individual Men destined to their End, and not mere...

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