Foreknown and Predestined | Romans 8:29

The giants of church history stand out for their emphasis on God’s saving initiative rather than their own. Their testimonies tell of how God saved them on the basis of nothing in themselves. Paul’s emphasis is the same throughout his letters, where he states that God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world (Eph. 1:4). Jesus highlighted His own choosing in John 15:16, telling his disciples, “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you…” While mystery surrounds God’s...