On Sunday, March 15, 2026, Teaching Pastor Bruce Hess’ message is “Perplexing Bible Truths: Human Volition and Divine Election”. Below are some questions for your personal or group reflection.
- How have you seen believers respond to issues related to what the Bible says about divine election in light of Scripture’s teaching also on man’s responsibility to believe?
- Bruce agreed with and quoted Charles Simeon: “(We should) Be Bible Christians, not system Christians” What does that mean to you?
- Romans 11:33 was a foundational verse for the message, focusing on the word ‘inscrutable’. What Greek dictionary synonyms for inscrutable did Bruce mention?
- What are the ramifications for us of both Romans 11:33 and Isaiah 55:9?
- Why do people often shy away from Scripture’s teaching about divine election?
- Have you heard the term “antinomy” before? What definition did Bruce give for it?
- Bruce emphasized that both streams of Bible Truth have been designed by God for a purpose. What two purposes did Bruce cite for Human Volition-Man’s Personal Responsibility? What two purposes did Bruce cite for Divine Election-God’s Sovereign Action?
- Respond to this thought: The Bible holds to sovereignty and responsibility in salvation alike. A faithful Bible student should do the same.
- Pray and thank God for the Scriptures and for His amazing, awesome greatness.
TWO CLEAR STREAMS OF TRUTH IN SCRIPTURE pdf
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