Yes, It Matters: The Influence of the Doctrine of Election on Sanctification by Joshua B. Banks

Have your ever considered the practical effects our view of election has on your walk with Christ? Many would relegate the doctrine of election to a non-issue or an issue that does not affect one’s salvation. It is true that a believer’s salvation is not dependent upon whether or not he or she embraces the Reformed or non-Reformed view, however, have we ever considered the practical effects our view of this doctrine has on our walk with Christ? Our view of election is determined by our view of God and man. If we view God rightly then the degree of our growth in sanctification increases, and the purpose of the writers of Scripture when this doctrine was taught was to promote an intended effect in their readers. ____________________________________________________________ “Why should we believe in God’s unconditional election? First, because God has revealed it in his Word. Second, because God works through the doctrine of election to make his people like Christ. Joshua Banks has written