The distinction between "absolute certainty" and "moral certainty" is an important one to remember in conversations regarding the subjects of baptism.

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and with whom God promised and bestows all other saving gifts upon us. See Genesis 17, Isaiah 9, Romans 8, 1 Corinthians 1.'.

The Judgement of the Deputized of the Synod of Groningen and Ommelanden on the Second Article:. 'Christ is the guarantor, mediator, foundation, and at the same time the gift and the principal promise of the new covenant, through whom, in whom, on account of whom,

And therefore, the obtaining and the application extend equally broadly.'.

for the elect and saved only, and were truly and effectively applied to them. The source and cause of this application consist in the absolute decree and will of God the Mediator Christ, not, however, in the will or quality of men.

The Judgement of the Deputized of the Synod of Groningen and Ommelanden on the Second Article:. 'We believe that from the intention of God the Father, in giving up his Son to death, and of the Son, in undergoing it, reconciliation with God and the remission of sins were obtained

Judgment of the Deputies of Transylvania at the Synod of Dort, Concerning the Second Article, Which Is On the Redemption Accomplished Through Christ:. 'This impetration of the remission of sins and reconciliation with God, together with its application, extends equally in scope.'

Therefore, He did not intend to impetrate the remission of sins and reconciliation with God for all and every individual.'.

that He might bear the sins of many (Isaiah 53:11–12); that He might give His soul as a ransom for many (Matthew 20:28); that He might shed His blood for many for the remission of sins (Matthew 26:28); that He might offer Himself for the Church (Ephesians 5:25).

But Christ came into the world and underwent death for this end: that He might pray for His own, whom the Father had given Him from eternity (John 17); that He might sanctify Himself for their sake (John 17:19);.

that He might shed His blood for many for the remission of sins; that He might offer Himself for the Church—He did not intend to impetrate the remission of sins and reconciliation with God for all and every individual.

that He might pray for His own, whom the Father had given Him from eternity; that He might sanctify Himself for their sake; that He might bear the sins of many; that He might give His soul as a ransom for many;.

Judgment of the Deputies of Transylvania at the Synod of Dort, Concerning the Second Article, Which Is On the Redemption Accomplished Through Christ:. 'He who came into the world and underwent death for this end:

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Therefore, for the reprobate, the unbelieving, and the impenitent, the remission of sins and reconciliation with God were never impetrated.'.

ever impetrated. But the reprobate, the unbelieving, and the impenitent have always been, are, and shall remain forever enemies of God. Matthew 7:23 — “Surely, I never knew you.”.