Grace Body
The Spirit's Effective Call – Irresistible Grace
Each member of the Trinity participates in the work of salvation. The Father elects, the son redeems, and the Holy Spirit applies the work of Calvary to those elected by the Father and redeemed by the Son. This doctrine is sometimes called Irresistible Grace. What this means is that all those that the Father elects, and the Son redeems, those will certainly be brought to faith by the calling ministry of the Holy Spirit. None for whom Christ died will be lost.
The Westminster Confession of Faith addresses the subject of the Spirit's effective call in these words. "All those whom God has predestinated unto life, and those only, He is pleased, in His appointed and accepted time, effectually to call, by His word and Spirit, out of that state of sin and death, in which they are by nature to grace and salvation, by Jesus Christ; enlightening their minds spiritually and savingly to understand the things of God, taking away their heart of stone, and giving unto them a heart of flesh; renewing their wills, and, by His almighty power, determining them to that which is good, and effectually drawing them to Jesus Christ: yet so, as they come most freely, being made willing by His grace." Chapter X, Paragraph 1
Monergistic Regeneration - The word "monergistic" means "the energy of one." In regeneration, it refers to the fact that it is the Holy Spirit's work alone that gives life to man. Some teach a "synergistic" salvation. That is, the work of God is aided by the work of man and they together (syn) work (ergistic) in achieving man's regeneration. But no, man does not cooperate in his own salvation for the simple fact that, being dead to spiritual things; he is incapable of doing so.
And you were dead in your trespasses and sins…. But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places, in Christ Jesus…. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast. Ephesians 2:1, 4-6, 8-9
A good example of how the Spirit works in salvation is through the analogy of the story of Christ raising Lazarus from the dead. Lazarus did not, and indeed could not, cooperate with Christ is his resurrection. He could not exercise, through cooperation, an energy that was not present in his body. After Christ issued his order for Lazarus to "come forth" thereby giving him life, then Lazarus was capable of cooperating with the Lord. As a result, struggling with the grave wrapping he made every effort possible to obey Christ and come out of the tomb. So it is with man in salvation. After the Holy Spirit has imparted life, man is capable of obeying Christ and repenting of his sin and believing on Him as Savior. But as a corpse he is incapable of any such response. Arminians reverse the biblical order and place repentance and faith before regeneration. But that is as impossible as asking Lazarus to struggle forth with his grave wrappings first, in the hope of being given life as a reward for his effort, afterwards. Instead, first the Holy Spirit regenerates, that is, gives life, after life is imparted, the sinner responds in gratitude with repentance and faith.
So then it does not depend on the man who wills or the man who runs, but on God who has mercy. Romans 9:16
…who were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. John 1:13
Clearly, the work of God in salvation is not dependent on "the man who wills" nor is the new birth dependent on "the will of the flesh." It is God's sovereign work. Man does not cooperate in his salvation. His salvation is monergistic not synergistic. It is wholly the work of God.
Resistible Grace - Resistible grace means that the sinner can resist the grace of God in regeneration and thereby thwart the purpose of God's Spirit in applying the work of Christ to sinners. Irresistible grace means that although all sinners resist the love, mercy and grace of God in salvation, nevertheless, God takes it upon Himself to insure that ultimately his mercy is invincible to the hardened sinner. The efficacy of regeneration lies not in our willingness to cooperate with God but in his sovereign power to overcome our hatred of his holiness.
In Arminianism, grace is necessary for salvation but it is not effectual for salvation. That is, man Must Have the grace of God to be saved, but grace in itself will not bring a man to salvation. What is the missing element? It is the positive response of the sinner, who is himself, at this point, still "in the flesh." The grace of Arminianism offers salvation if man will only turn himself to God in repentance and faith. The grace of the Bible does not merely offer salvation; it actually saves, and thereby turns man to God in repentance and faith.
Just as we are not cooperating agents in our own biological generation, our first birth, so we are not cooperating agents in our own spiritual regeneration, our second birth. In both cases the decision to generate comes from another, leaving us passive agents to the will of another.
Regeneration precedes faith because it is itself the necessary condition for faith.
About the Author
Ralph E. Bass, Jr. has an undergraduate degree, BA, in Bible from Bob Jones University, and several graduate degrees: a M.A. in Counseling from Webster University, a M.Div. in divinity studies from Erskine Theological Seminary, a Th.M. in theological studies from Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and a Th.D. in theological studies from Reformation International Theological Seminary. Dr. Bass was for a number of years a biblical counselor, a pastor, and as a teacher and school administrator in several Christian schools. He is married and has five children and seventeen grandchildren.
Rush - The Body Electric
 |
 PHILOSOPHY Amazing Grace Body Spritz 8 oz NEW $24.99 Time Remaining: 29d 8h 5m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 Buy It Now |
 Philosophy inner grace perfumed firming body emulsion 4 fl oz $6.50 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 59m |
 Philosophy Perfumed body butter Inner Grace New sealed tube 4 Oz $9.01 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 4h 13m |
 PHILOSOPHY AMAZING GRACE 16OZ BODY BUTTER 5 OZ $15.99 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 56m Buy It Now for only: $15.99 Buy It Now |
 Grace Putman Bye lo blue eyd baby doll celluloid handsorig body antique German $75.00 Time Remaining: 11h 41m |
 Philosophy Amazing Grace FIRMING BODY EMULSION 32 oz $45.99 Time Remaining: 20d 23h 2m Buy It Now for only: $45.99 Buy It Now |
 Grace Putman Bye lo parts antique frog cloth body for 12 doll still cries $24.99 Time Remaining: 12h 4m |
 Philosophy Pure Grace Perfumed Body Spritz 8 oz NEW Sealed $15.50 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 13h 15m |
 PHILOSOPHY PURE GRACE Perfumed BODY LOTION 8 oz NEW $19.99 Time Remaining: 1d 17h 37m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 Buy It Now |
 PHILOS OPHY INNER GRACE BODY SPRITZ 8 fLoz $12.50 Time Remaining: 13h 34m |
 Philosophy Amazing Grace Perfumed Firming Body Emulsion Lotion 32oz 32 oz $47.00 Time Remaining: 5d 3h 28m Buy It Now for only: $47.00 Buy It Now |
 Philosophy Amazing Grace Body Firming Emulsion 32 oz $32.75 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 20h 3m |
 PHILOSOPHY BABY GRACE BODY LOTION 32 OZ $18.50 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 20h 57m |
 Philosophy AMAZING GRACE Perfumed Body Emulsion 4 fl oz WorldWide Shipping $11.99 Time Remaining: 13d 19h 20m Buy It Now for only: $11.99 Buy It Now |
 philosophy pure grace body butter 2oz $1.04 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 22h 41m |
 philosophy pure grace all over body spritz 8 fl oz 2366 ml $25.00 Time Remaining: 27d 11h 56m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 Buy It Now |
 The Natural Body CrystalGrace Deodorant pure alum $7.99 Time Remaining: 23h 22m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 Buy It Now |
 philosophy amazing grace perfumed body spritz 8 fl oz $25.00 Time Remaining: 28d 11m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 Buy It Now |
 philosophy pure grace body Lotion Body spritz deodorant fragrance more $60.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 14h 7m |
 Philosophy Amazing Grace Body Butter New $11.22 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 14h 16m |
 Philosophy pure grace perfumed body lotion 4oz set of 2 8oz total $22.00 Time Remaining: 24d 22h 24m Buy It Now for only: $22.00 Buy It Now |
 NEW SEALED PHILOSOPHY PURE GRACE PERFUMED BODY BUTTER 5 OZ JAR LARGE VALENTINES $22.29 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 34m Buy It Now for only: $25.89 Buy It Now |
 Philosophy Inner Grace Firming Body Emulsion 32oz 50 Value For 2999 $29.99 Time Remaining: 15h 13m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 Buy It Now |
 PHILOSOPHY AMAZING GRACE SHOWER GEL BODY LOTION NEW $2.98 Time Remaining: 1d 17h 9m |
 BABY GRACE Philosophy Perfumed Body Spritz 16oz W Spritzer $24.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 20h 35m |
 Philosophy SUMMER GRACE Perfumed Firming Body Lotion $29.50 Time Remaining: 15d 18h 1m Buy It Now for only: $29.50 Buy It Now |
 philosophy PURE GRACE perfumed body butter 2oz NEW SEALED $3.99 Time Remaining: 1d 20h 39m |
 PHILOSOPHY AMAZING GRACE BODY FIRMING EMULSION 8 oz $19.99 Time Remaining: 21d 17h 41m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 Buy It Now |
 philosophy amazing grace body emulsion XX L with pump $26.00 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 22h 12m |
 PHILOSOPHY PURE GRACE PERFUMED BODY BUTTER $8.99 Time Remaining: 2d 20m |
 Philosophy pure grace perfumed body lotion 32oz sealed $46.00 Time Remaining: 24d 21h 16m Buy It Now for only: $46.00 Buy It Now |
 PHILOSOPHY PURE GRACE TRIO 1 OZ FRAGRANCE 4OZ EA SHOWER CREAM BODY LOTION $19.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 12h 22m |
 philosophy inner grace perfumed body spritz 8 fl oz 240 ml $25.00 Time Remaining: 23d 23h 56m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 Buy It Now |
 Philosophy Inner Grace 32 oz Perfumed Body Emulsion with pump NEW and Sealed $30.00 Time Remaining: 2d 12h 32m Buy It Now for only: $40.00 Buy It Now |
 Philosophy Baby Grace Purfumed Body Lotion Cream 24oz 24 fl oz $24.99 Time Remaining: 1d 18h 31m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 Buy It Now |
 philosophy amazing grace 4 oz perfumed firming body emulsion lotion new $5.24 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 18h 16m |
 philosophy inner grace 4 oz perfumed firming body emulsion lotion new $4.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 18h 17m |
 Philosophy pure grace perfumed body butter 5oz $14.00 Time Remaining: 13h Buy It Now for only: $14.00 Buy It Now |
 philosophy pure grace 4 oz perfumed body lotion new $4.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 18h 25m |
 philosophy pure grace perfumed body lotion 8oz $18.00 Time Remaining: 25d 1h 23m Buy It Now for only: $18.00 Buy It Now |
 PHILOSOPHY ETERNAL GRACE FIRMING BODY EMULSION 32 Oz $15.99 Time Remaining: 2d 20h 57m |
 Philosophy Set of Amazing Grace Shower Gel Body Emulsion 32oz Each $27.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 20h 57m |
 6 oz Body Mist Spray Designer Type Scents More U Pick Scent 300+ scents $4.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 22m Buy It Now for only: $4.00 Buy It Now |
 women shirt grace elements body69cotton 31nylon size s $2.99 Time Remaining: 2d 23h 16m |
 Philosophy Amazing Grace Firming Body Emulsion 8 oz $16.99 Time Remaining: 29d 14h 43m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 Buy It Now |
 philosophy body emulsion shower gel shampoo AMAZING GRACE 16 fl oz NEW $12.48 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 23h 26m |
 philosophy AMAZING GRACE Perfumed Olive Oil Body Scrub 16 oz NEW SEALED $9.99 Time Remaining: 3d 13h 37m |
 Variety of Philosophy 3 in 1 Body Washes your choice $30.00 Time Remaining: 12d 22h 16m Buy It Now for only: $30.00 Buy It Now |
 NWT GOTTEX CONTOUR BODY SHAPER SIZE8 RETAIL 15800 CLASSIC GRACE KELLY STYLE $24.99 Time Remaining: 3d 14h 29m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 Buy It Now |
 Philosophy INNNER GRACE 2pc SET EDP perfume 1oz+Body Emulsion 4oz BOXED NEw $24.90 Time Remaining: 20d 21h 48m Buy It Now for only: $24.90 Buy It Now |
 BNIB Amazing Grace Perfumed Firming Body Emulsion 8oz Fresh and unopened MINT $5.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 14h 55m |
 22 gauge - 14K Gold Nose Screw with 2mm Genuine Aquamarine - High Quality List Price: Sale Price: $31.81 You save: $15.91 (33%)  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 6-10 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionHigh Quality beautiful 14K Gold Nose Screw with 2mm Genuine Round Aquamarine. 22 gauge thickness with a 6mm (1/4") length. This item is sold individually not by the pair.  |
 Moving Comfort Women's Grace A/B Bra,Latte,Medium List Price: Sale Price: $34.19 You save: $3.81 (10%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionLike a good friend, this bra can keep a secret. It has a discreet front zipper with a generous flap that prevents chafing, soft front lining for rapid moisture transfer, a Coolmax mesh back for added breathability and ventilation, and a racer-back cut for full range of arm movement and strap stability... |
 Journey To Grace 40 Day eDevotional List Price: See Reviews For This Product DescriptionJourney to Grace contains forty heartfelt - and sometimes raw - stories from the lives of four Texas women known as The Graces. This book escorts you through their journey to finding the complete love of Christ and total acceptance from one another... |
 Flexees Women's Instant Slimmer Ultra Firm Control Hi-Waist Thigh Slimmer, Body Beige, XL List Price: Sale Price: $24.35 You save: $21.65 (47%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionUltra-firm control, hi-waist slimmer. Stretch microfiber. Slims and smoothes from midriff to thighs. Unique panels wrap around the body for 360° of shaping. Signature technology wicks moisture away from skin... |
 The Body Electric Sale Price: $0.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product |
 Philosophy Grace Firming Body Emulsion, 16-Fluid Ounce Sale Price: $34.00 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionAmazing grace perfumed, firming body emulsion is an award-winning body moisturizer for dry, aged or wrinkled skin. |
 Gilad's Ultimate Body Sculpt Series - Power and Grace List Price: Sale Price: $17.99 You save: $2.00 (10%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionIncrease your strength, speed and stamina. In Power and Grace Gilad focuses on energizing combinations of plyometrics, isometrics and functional moves that will help increase your strength, speed and stamina... |
 Grace Under Pressure List Price: Sale Price: $8.68 You save: $3.30 (28%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionJapanese only paper sleeve SHM pressing. The SHM-CD [Super High Material CD] format features enhanced audio quality through the use of a special polycarbonate plastic. Using a process developed by JVC and Universal Music Japan discovered through the joint companies' research into LCD display manufacturing SHM-CDs feature improved transparency on the data side of the disc allowing for more accurate reading of CD data by the CD player laser head... |
|
|
Gilad: Ultimate Body Sculpt - Power and Grace (DVD) $15.83 Description not available. |
|
|
Aromaland Rose 2-oz Face and Body Oils (Pack of 3) $26.49 Give your skin a fine appearance and radiant grace with this face and body oil from AromalandClinical skin care is ideal for an aromatherapy facial or as night treatmentSkin care product is 100-percent natural |
|
|
The Complete Girls of Grace Devotional and Bible Study Workbook (Paperback) $11.43 A resource for young women shares devotional messages and interactive bible studies as compiled by the Christian pop music group, covering such topics as self-esteem, body image, and relationships; in a single-volume compilation of the titles, Girl... |
|
|
Zen Body-being (Paperback) $11.46 A martial arts master demonstrates how to apply a Zen mindset to all physical aspects of life, from playing sports to enhancing the sexual experience, in an accessible reference that outlines the author`s "body-being" approach of creating a state of me... |
|
|
Trudie Styler`s Sculpt & Tone Ballet (DVD) $6.53 Tone and strengthen the body while encouraging improved balance and grace in this workout DVD from renowned dance instructor Trudie Styler. |
|
|
Women's Alpaca Wool 'Ruffled Cream' Sweater (Peru) $79.19 Ruffles in luxurious alpaca wool lend grace and femininity to this sweater by Peru's Paola Cuentas. This handcrafted cardigan sweater hugs the body, with a wide collar covering the shoulders like a cape. |
|
|
Luna Fantasie Mermaid Acoustic/ Electric Guitar $0 Musical instrument is graced front and back by mermaid artwork by Victorian painter John WaterhouseLuna Fantasie guitar features a small parlor cutaway bodyGuitar has a select spruce top and mahogany back and sides |
|
|
Shiva Rea - Creative Core + Lower Body (DVD) $8.41 Join the thousands who have transformed their bodies--and minds--with instruction from yoga visionary Shiva Rea! In this quick, fun, effective, and crunch-free new program, Shiva focuses on both the core and the lower body, using graceful, yoga-based m... |
|
|
Wood 'Graceful Arc' Statuette (Indonesia) $49.99 Bring the exotic and tranquil beauty of this statuette to any room in your home Decorative accessory depicts the lithe body of a gymnastStatue's flowing lines meet an abrupt space that emphasize the figure's ethereal poise |
|
|
The New York City Ballet Workout $16.16 New York City Ballet Workout is a revolutionary fitness program that will help you begin to develop lean abs, firm buttocks, a c |
