[Athena1]

Whew, I'm sure glad St.Calvin believed in free will or you might have called him un-christian. I pray this wonderful prayer of St. Calvin and St John Knox edifies you all... The Prayer of Confession and the Absolution are from 1539; they were used by both John Calvin at Geneva and John Knox in Scotland.] Come now and let us make confession to God the Lord together; let everyone, with me, acknowledge our sin and shortcomings: Almighty God, eternal Father, we acknowledge and confess to you that we were born in unrighteousness. Our life is full of sin and transgression; we have not gladly believed your Word nor followed your holy commandments. For your goodness’ sake and for your name’s sake, be gracious unto us, we pray, and forgive us all our sin, which is very great. Amen. Let each of us come before the face of the Lord, confessing our own faults. Silent Prayer of Confession

[suzyjaruki]

Thank you for the prayer. Great way to start the day, confessing sin and seeking forgiveness.

I appreciate reading from St.Calvin & St.Knox and it is a blessing that there is so much preserved for us to read.

[Dr. Eckleburg]

Amen, Athena! What a wonderful example of a “contrite heart.”

[MarkBsnr]

While the prayer is a very good one for Christian to pray, what is the point under Reformed doctrine?

The non elect cannot be saved; their sins are not forgiven and therefore this and all prayers are pointless.

The elect have ALREADY had their sins forgiven and therefore they are praying for something that has already occurred in the past. Pointless, again.