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How does God's foreknowledge relate to our salvation?

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God's foreknowledge indicates His intimate knowledge and love for those He saves (Romans 8:29).

The term 'foreknowledge' in Romans 8:29 illustrates God's personal and intimate relationship with those He predestines. It emphasizes that His choice was not arbitrary but based on His sovereign love and unchanging will. Unlike human foreknowledge, which can only predict based on observation, God's foreknowledge manifests His active love and purpose for the elect in salvific history. This assures believers that their salvation is grounded in the detailed plans of a loving and sovereign deity who has known them since eternity.
Scripture References: Romans 8:29

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Bruce Crabtree · Dec 14, 2014