Archivedpredestination questionsCantwaittodie wrote:No, think about it, if he makes us a certain way, all unique, knowing we will act, react, and think a certain way, and knows what we're going to do before we do it, how then is it free will? How then do have a choice.
Ephesians 1:5 Having predestined us unto the adoption of children by Jesus christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will.
I myself do not believe in predestination. I just want to be better equipped when asked these questions so I can be a better witness.
How does God predestine "us unto the adoption of children"? Romans 8:29-30
29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the first-born among many brethren; 30 and whom He predestined, these He also called; and whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified. NAS
If God has predestined some to destruction then God is the author of evil and the source of all temptations that lead men to do evil. 1 Corinthians 10:13
13 No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure it. NAS
James 1:13-18
13 Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. 14 But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. 15 Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death. 16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. 17 Every good thing bestowed and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation, or shifting shadow. 18 In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we might be, as it were, the first fruits among His creatures. NAS
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