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- Dictionarypre·des·ti·na·tion/prēˌdestəˈnāSH(ə)n/
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- 1. (as a doctrine in Christian theology) the divine foreordaining of all that will happen, especially with regard to the salvation of some and not others. It has been particularly associated with the teachings of St. Augustine of Hippo and of Calvin.
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5 days ago · The idea of predestination and God's election of certain individuals to salvation has been a topic of theological debate for centuries. Put simply, the 'elect of God' are those whom He had already chosen to be saved.
- 20 Important Bible Verses About Predestination (With Commentary)
The concept of predestination is a theologically rich and...
- 20 Important Bible Verses About Predestination (With Commentary)
5 days ago · The concept of predestination is a theologically rich and complex topic within Christianity. Biblical references to predestination, particularly in passages like Romans 8:28-30 and Ephesians 1:4-5, have inspired diverse interpretations and theological systems throughout Christian history.
20 hours ago · Double predestination is a theological doctrine that asserts that God has predetermined the eternal destiny of every individual, including their salvation or damnation. This concept stems from the belief that God is sovereign and has absolute control over all events, including human choices.
Aug 16, 2024 · The term omnipresence means, the ability to be at all places at the same time. It is a common knowledge among physicists that space and time are connected. If space and time are intertwined, that implies that God is present in all dimensions of time as he is present in all dimensions of space.
20 hours ago · Reformed theologians emphasize the Bible as a uniquely important means by which God communicates with people. People gain knowledge of God from the Bible which cannot be gained in any other way. [37] Reformed theologians affirm that the Bible is true, but differences emerge among them over the meaning and extent of its truthfulness. [38]
20 hours ago · During the Roman era, Jewish philosopher Philo Judaeus (Philo of Alexandria) wrote on the matter that “those who forsake the holy laws of God, the apostates, are intemperate, shameless, unjust ...
Oct 4, 2024 · Divine predestination of human acts, they held, was incompatible with God’s justice and human responsibility. The Muʿtazilah, therefore, recognized two powers, or actors, in the universe—God in the realm of nature and humanity in the domain of moral human action.
