Comments on: Pre-what? http://scottblasco.com/2007/12/17/pre-what/ composer Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:57:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Scott http://scottblasco.com/2007/12/17/pre-what/#comment-2283 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 03:23:03 +0000 http://scottblasco.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/pre-what/#comment-2283 Hey Noel, thanks for dropping by. Yes indeed, Goldingay has a way of succinctly cutting to the heart of a matter, doesn’t he?

I think it’s high time you started a blog yourself, so’s I can keep up with yours and Heidi’s antics. You’re done this year, right?

]]> By: Noel http://scottblasco.com/2007/12/17/pre-what/#comment-2279 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:00:54 +0000 http://scottblasco.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/pre-what/#comment-2279 Since you mentioned Goldingay in your discussion of Hesed, I thought I would share this brilliant little piece that Goldingay wrote in a Fuller Semi issue this fall. There had been a Semi issue devoted to predestination, and Goldingay wrote this little ditty to the editor in response. It pretty much seals the deal for me. After this, nothing more needs to be said, really:

John Goldingay: “Letter to the Editor”, SEMI Fall 8, Nov. 12, 2007.

“A Very Short Article Telling You All That the Bible Says About Election”

1. God chose certain individuals such as Moses and Paul to use in his service. This election does not apply to every Israelite or every believer in Christ. It relates to individuals God intends to use in particular ways.
2. God chose the people of Israel and the church to use in his service. This is the election of a people, not of individuals.
3. Nothing about these individuals or about Israel or about the church makes them warrant election.
4. While being chosen may convey the privilege of a relationship with God and eternal life, God’s object in the choosing is not to convey such privileges but to use the chosen ones, as when we choose a pan to cook with.
5. Election is designed to be inclusive not exclusive. God chooses Israel and the church so as to reach other individuals and other groups.

Like I said, done deal. Thank you, John Goldingay.

It was a pleasure happening in on your blog this morning.

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