What does it mean to be predestined as a child of God?
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To be predestined as a child of God means that God, in His sovereignty, has chosen individuals for adoption into His family before the foundation of the world.
The concept of predestination is deeply woven into the fabric of Reformed theology, emphasizing God's sovereign choice in salvation. Ephesians 1:4-5 states, 'He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself.' This doctrine speaks to God's grace, demonstrating that salvation is not based on human merit or decision but solely on His divine will and purpose. Those predestined as children of God are assured of their status, comforted by the knowledge that they are His chosen ones, secured in His eternal plan.
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