tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14261952.post115259666685693142..comments2024-03-25T13:40:30.747-04:00Comments on Faith and Theology: The meaning of election: Robert W. JensonBen Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03800127501735910966noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14261952.post-1152707865664305872006-07-12T08:37:00.000-04:002006-07-12T08:37:00.000-04:00As one of my professors used to say, "Important, i...As one of my professors used to say, "Important, if true." I would add, "very, very important, if true." <BR/><BR/>But what is the precedent in the Tradition for this interpretation of absolution? What preacher before the 20th century, before the 16th century, felt authorized to declare to any baptized person, "In the name of Jesus, you are elected to eternal salvation and your destiny is assured"?Striderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859685939890312325noreply@blogger.com