Predestination, part 2

Pr. Matt Richard continues discussing his paper, "Why the Doctrine of Predestination Matters." What happens when we try to reconcile the seemingly contradictory doctrines of 1) original sin with 2) God's justification of the sinner and 3) God's eternal election? Why should we keep these doctrines "in tension" according to God's Word? Is the teaching of predestination a threatening or a comforting doctrine?

Read Pr. Richard's article, "Why the Doctrine of Predestination Matters."

Read the Formula of Concord on the doctrine of Election--the Epitome and the Solid Declaration.