Evangelism
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Should we allow minors into the membership of the church? Most evangelical churches would, without hesitation, answer this question affirmatively. Those that practice infant baptism believe the Bible warrants the inclusion of the children of believers into the membership of the church de jure. On the other hand, many Baptist churches today pressure young children…
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The author argues that John 3:16 is not merely a statement of God’s love for the elect but serves to invite all sinners to believe and find eternal life. He emphasizes that language’s rhetorical nature requires interpreters to recognize the illocutionary intent behind biblical texts. John Calvin’s view aligns with this broader evangelistic purpose.