Paul's Epistle to the Romans: John Murray (#12): Romans 1.16-17

Paul details the omnipotent operation and power of our Sovereign God directly, invasively, invisibly, ineluctably, inexpugnably, irresistibly, immediately, directly, and conqueringly in the hearts of believers-to-be. That omnipotent power regenerates a dead person, bringing a resurrection/new life from noetic, affective, and spiritually dead people (Eph.2.1-4). "As many as who were ordained to eternal life, believed" (Acts 13.48). The apostolic Gospel is God's very omnipotence in action bringing new life. And yes, Dr. Cranmer, like John Calvin and Prof. Murray, believed in this sovereign, conquering grace of the "evangel." And yes, Paul was an "evangelical," the troubled word in American and English socio-theological parties. So, did the Anglican delegates to the Synod of Dordt believe in sovereign grace (minus some alleged caveats?...which are pending further review).


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