The doctrine that all events have been willed by God
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All my days are ordained before I was born?
Psalm 139:16 (KJV) Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being
unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in
continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.
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Does God shape your destiny by the genes you inherit? [closed]
From the Christian perspective: Does God allow the process of recessive genes being over-powered by dominant genes to create who you are - personality traits, interests etc. - and then see how a ...
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What does St. Augustine mean by predestination?
St. Augustine says somewhere (quoted in the old Catholic Encyclopedia):
Predestination is nothing else than the foreknowledge and foreordaining of those gracious gifts which make certain the ...
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Does God predetermine all things according to His prescience?
In "An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith" (ἔκδοσις ἀκριβὴς τῆς ὀρθοδόξου πίστεως) John of Damascus wrote,
Χρὴ γινώσκειν, ὡς πάντα μὲν προγινώσκει ὁ θεός, οὐ πάντα δὲ προορίζει· προγινώσκει ...
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What was John Wesley's view on Original Sin?
John Wesley was a supporter of free will and in opposition to Calvinism which taught predestination... What was his view on Original sin since by logic the baby is predestined to sin by just being ...
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Lutheranism, Has God ordained all things?
According to the Westminster Confession of Faith God has, in some way, ordained everything that comes to pass.
I. God from all eternity did by the most wise and holy counsel of his own will, ...
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What is the Biblical basis for asserting that infants can have faith in Christ under a Calvinistic framework?
Calvin argued for the election of infants, which opposed Roman Catholic faith, which believed that baptism was necessary for salvation (sacramentalists). He was even more forceful about this view than ...
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How do mainstream Christians handle the Epistle of St. Barnabas' prophecy that Jesus will return in the next 50 years?
In the Epistle of Barnabas, it says
Barnabas 15:3 Of the Sabbath He speaketh in the beginning of the
creation; And God made the works of His hands in six days, and He
ended on the seventh day, ...
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How do those who reject both predestination and purgatory justify their beliefs?
For the sake of this question:
Predestination = from the foundations of the universe, God chose who will be saved.
Purgatory = a place where people suffer / are purified, and afterwards, they go to ...
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Did John Bunyan Believe in Irressitible Grace?
Though I consider these two questions to be different, I'm OK with this question being merged with Does Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" state a position on predestination?
This ...
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Does Bunyan's “Pilgrim's Progress” state a position on predestination?
This question is NOT:
what does John Bunyan believe about predestination
is predestination biblically accurate?
This question is:
Does "Pilgrim's Progress" take a position on predestination?
And ...
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Is the following rationale for sharing the gospel consistent with reformed theology?
One can ask:
if one believes in predestination, then why share the Gospel?
A common response one often hears is:
because God also said to share the gospel or
perhaps God predestined you to be ...
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According to reformed theology, does reformed theology fall apart if one removes the doctrine of predestination?
Context:
I was recently pondering on why it took me so long to discover reformed theology, and how my beliefs changed before/after reading reformed theology -- and as I traced my thoughts, it seems ...
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What is the difference between “called” and “chosen”?
Matthew 22:14
For many are called, but few are chosen.
(also, though I believe in pre-destination, I struggle to see how this verse deals here with irresistible grace)
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Do Jewish people go to heaven?
I believe some prophets of God, such as Moses and Elijah, are in heaven, yet they lived and died before Christ came. How is this possible? What does this mean for the other Jewish people?
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According to reformed theology, does Satan know who the elect are (during their time on earth?)
Reformed theology believes in the doctrine of election.
Question: Does reformed theology say anything about whether Satan "recognizes" the Elect while they're on earth?
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When God works 'all things' for the good, is anything excluded in the word 'all'?
Assuming these verses in Romans 8 apply to the elect, is anything past, present, or future, in all of creation, circumstance, and world events excluded, or is it literally to be understood as an ...
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How do Arminians handle the case of Judas?
Unless I'm mis-reading this passage in John, it seems like Judas was predestined to be lost.
John 17:12 (KJV)
12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that ...
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Predestination, Sins of the Parents
This question is within the doctrine of predestination.
Predestination states that God, even before the child has been born, decides whether the child is saved.
Is there any biblical evidence as to ...
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According to Calvinism: is it possible to believe in predestination, yet reject Christ?
This question is different from:
Do Calvanists believe that it is possible to be saved without believing the doctrine of predestination?
one asks "Does A => B?" the other asks "Does B => A" ?
Given
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Do Calvinists believe that it is possible to be saved without believing the doctrine of predestination?
From a theological view, is it possible for God to predestine that XYZ be saved, yet XYZ to reject predestination throughout their life?
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Why are only some predestined?
Specifically with respect to the Westminster Confession of Faith (1646)...
Chapter 3, paragraph 3 and 4, where it states:
III. By the decree of God, for the manifestation of His glory, some men ...
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What is the Biblical basis and support for and against the view of predestination?
Simple and easy. I am looking for Biblical support (not opinion) for and against the view of predestination. Predestination is the view that all events are willed by God. I'm looking for both sides of ...
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Can you explain this Free Will / Predestination illustration?
I've heard multiple preachers explain Free Will and Predestination with this illustration:
Free Will and Predestination are like a door. The side of the door toward us says, "Free Will." Once you ...
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Is there Biblical justification for one ideal spouse?
Is there any Biblical justification for the belief that there is one right person to be your spouse?
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Is the God Calvinists believe in unjust?
Who I am: ex worship leader / lifelong "Christian" of 18 years, now agnostic.
Why I ask: If God is the way I am about to describe (unjust from a human perspective), why follow him?
From my ...
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What do Southern Baptists believe about Predestination?
It seems that some doctrines and beliefs are not taught openly. I was curious, what is the Southern Baptist doctrine regarding predestination?
Do they believe in unconditional election or complete ...
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How does free will fit with the doctrine of predestination?
The Calvinistic doctrine of predestination states that God has chosen who will live and who will die. That Christians are unconditionally elected for salvation or damnation.
However, how does this ...
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Are the names of all people originally written in the Book of Life?
The Bible speaks about the "Book of Life". It seems that those whose names are written in it will have life and spend eternity in heaven whereas those whose names are not written in it will be cast ...
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If God controls our decisions, does this mean we don't have free will?
This was originally part of this question However, it's really a separate line of logic (and therefore a different question, imo). If others prefer, I can remerge this into the original.
God is ...
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Do we have free will to choose salvation or is our “choice” an illusion? [closed]
Researching whether angels have free will and whether God has free will, I found myself in the midst of this question.
Is free will an illusion?
Our "choice" is that we either follow God or we do ...
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Explanation of the concept of predestination
What is the concept of predestination? Are there different denominations that believe in predestination but have differences in what they believe about it? If so, what are the differences?
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What is the purpose of Prayer?
We are having a lovely discussion in chat about the purpose and efficacy of prayer.
I am of the opinion that God has a plan and the future is completely set. However I also believe that you should ...
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Are some people created to go to Hell?
This answer presents the following statement:
God is in control and I believe that His will has always been done. So to say that He's never failed.
So, are some people are destined to go to ...
