Foreknow, Predestination, Prov. & Predetermination

Summary

The sermon explores the doctrines of God's foreknowledge, predestination, providence, and predetermination, emphasizing their distinctions and biblical meanings. It clarifies that foreknowledge means God knows all events before they happen without causing evil, while predestination involves God's sovereign election of individuals to salvation. The preacher rejects the idea of absolute predestination that includes all events, including evil, and stresses the importance of understanding God's providence as His provision and care for creation, especially for the obedient. The message also addresses common misunderstandings about election and foreknowledge, affirming that election is based on God's sovereign choice, not human works.