What is undeniably "limited" in the Reformed sense is the extent of the application of the atonement.
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What is undeniably "limited" in the Reformed sense is the extent of the application of the atonement.
7 For land that has drunk the rain that often falls on it, and produces a crop useful to those for whose sake it is cultivated, receives a blessing from God. 8 But if it bears thorns and thistles, it is worthless and near to being cursed, and its end is to be burned. – Hebrews 6:7-8
Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God's kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off. (Romans 11:22)
This would seem to support the thesis of Christ’s parable of the soils. It also brings to the forefront the major theme of John's writing: abiding in Christ. Abiding in the true vine is essential for those who have once been cleaned by the word of God.
It is only the last soil that would be called “saved” in the eschatological sense. These are those predestined to preservation and perseverance. What then is the proper terminology for the other soil?
Re-baptism only occurs when concern over the hands pouring the water trumps the hands that created the water.