DAD'S RAMBLINGS – Predestination
Romans 8:30
"Morever whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified."
The doctrine of predestination can be a prickly issue. I do not believe that a God Who has revealed Himself as just and loving arbitrarily picks and chooses those who would be saved. I don't think He says, "I choose you to go to heaven, but I choose you to go to hell." That would not be consistent with His divine nature. I believe His election to salvation is based on His omniscience – His foreknowledge (vs. 29). He knew from the very beginning those who would respond to His call. Those who choose to say "Yes" to His call are justified and glorified. God is "not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance" (II Peter 3:9). God wants everyone -- "whosoever will" -- to go to heaven.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: God's order of salvation includes our response to His call.
Have a "Yes" day. Love you.
Romans 8:30
"Morever whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified."
The doctrine of predestination can be a prickly issue. I do not believe that a God Who has revealed Himself as just and loving arbitrarily picks and chooses those who would be saved. I don't think He says, "I choose you to go to heaven, but I choose you to go to hell." That would not be consistent with His divine nature. I believe His election to salvation is based on His omniscience – His foreknowledge (vs. 29). He knew from the very beginning those who would respond to His call. Those who choose to say "Yes" to His call are justified and glorified. God is "not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance" (II Peter 3:9). God wants everyone -- "whosoever will" -- to go to heaven.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: God's order of salvation includes our response to His call.
Have a "Yes" day. Love you.
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