The very first sentence of Comprehending the Decretive Will of God
“God’s decretive will is sometimes described as the sovereign, efficacious will”
I had to look up both decretive (spell check doesn’t recognize it either) and the word to describe decretive, efficacious.
Now this tells me a lot about the author. He is trying to impress his readers with his vast vocabulary and knowledge. I’m sure Jesus didn’t speak to sinners in this manner. No, Jesus was humility.
The second thing it tells me is not to bother reading past the first sentence. So I didn’t.
Sometimes, theologians talk like theologians. There is a precision needed that sometimes requires an uncommon word. And while Jesus may not have used such a word, many rejected what he taught because it was incomprehensible to them.
Read it again and let your lips move. I do not say that to insult you but the mind gets ahead of the words. There is an important concept here that is worthy of reflection.
I didn’t remember the word decretive but knowing a little bit of English, ripped it apart...Decree?
Efficacious looks a bit like effect so I’m going to guess it might have something to do with that.
Was I right? Always learn something new every day. Otherwise, why want to go to heaven? (am I having a low-blood sugar event? Just had some great chocolate filled hazlenut stick things.)