Calvinism: Total Unconditional Election

By Larry Ray Hafley 1. Introduction: A. Definition of Unconditional Election. 1. “By the decree of God, for the manifestation of His glory, some men and angels are predestinated to everlasting life, and others are foreordained to everlasting death. “These angels and men, thus predestinated and foreordained, are particularly and un-changeably designed; and their number is …

An Alternative View Of The Laying On Of Hands

By Ron Howes It is with some hesitation that I choose to reply to brother Dorval McClister’s article on the eldership dated March 17, 1983. Brother McClister and I are not acquainted, and his articles on the eldership were timely, well written, and contained much to which I may say a hearty “Amen.” It is hoped …