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What does the Bible say about double predestination?

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Double predestination teaches that God sovereignly elects some for salvation while passing over others for condemnation.

Double predestination, as understood in Reformed theology, refers to God's sovereign choice in predestining individuals both for election and reprobation. This concept firmly rejects universalism, affirming that God's will decisively saves His elect while the non-elect remain in their sin. Scripture references such as Ephesians 1:4-5 and Romans 9:13-22 highlight this dual aspect of divine sovereignty, where those chosen receive mercy and grace, while the rest are allowed to continue in their sinful state.

The historical understanding of double predestination posits that God positively acts to intervene in the lives of the elect, bringing about true faith through regeneration. Meanwhile, He does not actively cause the reprobate to sin; rather, He simply allows them to follow their sinful desires, thus rendering justice without any injustice being applied to them. In this way, God's election is both a gracious gift to the chosen and a rightful action against those who are not chosen, ensuring that all divine actions are just and righteous.
Scripture References: Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 9:13-22, Romans 8:29-30

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