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Originally Posted by jpechin  I'd rather read what the scriptures have to say about it, but I may take a look for curiosity's sake. |
David Dickson is explaining the Scriptures.
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Originally Posted by jpechin I fully understand the "sign and seal" of the covenant, and I understand what I was taught while under presbyterian rule. I have studied the issue enough to believe that 'presumptive regeneration', the concept which had been presented to me, does not fit with the scriptures. One cannot be of the elect simply by being born into a faithful covenantal family, nor can we assume so for an infant based on scripture. The assumption should be that God will seal His elect beyond anything necessarily visible, based on His sovereignty alone. |
I am glad you reject presumptive regeneration, so do I. Try these:
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Originally Posted by jpechin There may be elements of paedo, such as presumptive regeneration, that leave a bad taste in my mouth, but I certainly won't disown a brother for his position on the matter. |
I am not advocating, nor do our Standards teach, presumptive regeneration.