Predestination

Summary

The sermon explores the biblical doctrine of predestination, emphasizing that God predestines people, not their actions. It distinguishes between God's omniscience and foreknowledge, clarifying that God knew all things but did not predestine sinful acts. The preacher stresses the importance of rightly dividing Scripture and standing firm in the truth of God's Word amidst a world of relative truth. The ultimate purpose of predestination is conformity to the image of Christ for those God foreknew and loved before the foundation of the world.