Straight Talk about Predestination

Few topics have sparked as many theological debates as the subject of divine
predestination. Unfortunately, all those debates have generated a lot more heat than
light. In fact, this doctrine is still one of the most misunderstood and misapplied truths
among God’s people. Human opinion and horizontal logic have eclipsed the clear and
forthright teaching of the Scriptures. Some have gone to dogmatic extremes in their
position; many others have pulled back, choosing to ignore the issue entirely. Let’s
look into one of the most significant chapters in the Bible that addresses this subject
head-on. While it doesn’t answer all of our questions, it does focus on some of the core
concepts that are central to our understanding of this important doctrine. May we
calmly approach it with open minds and teachable spirits.