Predestination

Summary

The sermon explores the doctrine of predestination, emphasizing that eternal salvation is solely dependent on God's will and not human actions or merits. It distinguishes between God's predestining purpose and human free will, using the story of Joseph to illustrate how God orchestrates events without causing sin. The preacher stresses that while God works all things according to His will, He is not the author of evil, and bad things happen due to human sin and chance. Ultimately, the message offers comfort in the assurance that salvation is a gift from God, not earned by works.