1. Predestination

2. Predestination Is Real!
Romans 8:29-30
The predestined are to follow Jesus and will be glorified
Ephesians 1:5, 11
The predestined to be adopted as children of God

3. Predestination Is Real!
Luke 18:7
Elect = God’s chosen people
Romans 8:33
No one can stand against God’s elect
Colossians 3:12-13
The elect have obligations

4. The Contradiction Romans 2:11 John 3:15-16 2 Peter 3:9
No partiality = God doesn’t select some and leave behind others
John 3:15-16
Whoever: whatever person; anyone that
2 Peter 3:9
God doesn’t want anyone to be lost

5. Choice Is Real! Matthew 16:24 1 John 3:20
“IF” = conditional = choice
1 John 3:20
God is all-knowing and choice is still available
2 Peter 3:8 says, But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

6. So What Does It Mean? Ephesians 1:4 Matthew 12:49-50 Ephesians 1:11-14
Those in Christ are chosen
Matthew 12:49-50
Anyone can enter God’s family
Ephesians 1:11-14
We obtain the inheritance through Christ

7. So What Does It Mean? Colossians 3:12-13; 1:1-2 James 2:5
Paul was writing to faithful, followers of Jesus and referred to them as the elect
James 2:5
The promise is for all

8. Final Thoughts 2 Peter 1:10-11 Mark 16:16 Romans 1:16
We must make our election sure
Mark 16:16
Anyone…
Romans 1:16
The gospel is for all!