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Old 01-09-2007, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by armourbearer View Post
Rich, I would suggest the problem with the FV formulation is to be found in their saying that temporal election includes being partakers of "saving" benefits, from which the temporarily elect person may fall away.
This is exactly correct. And they use (historically Reformed) language such as Rev. Winzer quoted from Owen that has reference to temporary gifts as having reference to saving benefits.


Excellent point, Rev. Winzer.
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