[Dr. Eckleburg]

Just two weeks ago, my nephew was born. Now, tell me what ground I have for believing that he is elect and not reprobate?

I don't know that you do, A8.

I will pray your nephew grows up strong and healthy, that he kneels to none but Christ, and that he "studies to show himself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." (2 Timothy 2:15)

[adiaireton8]

I don't know that you do, A8.

Then it is not the case that you "have plenty of ground for believing X over ~X." (#14,7867). Therefore, since as I pointed out in #14,778:

"Trusting that X" reduces to "hoping that X" when there is no ground for believing X more likely than ~X",

your "trusting that X" reduces to "hoping that X".

-A8

[Risky-Riskerdo]

Thanks for the ping. Boy, there is a lot to peruse to get somewhat acquainted with in this discussion.