Understanding Foreknowledge, Predestination, and Election - Part Two

In today's sermon, we continue with part two of our series titled 'Foreknowledge, Predestination, and Election'. A sequel to our previous discussion, we delve deeper into the divine versus human approach to election, illuminating predestination in God's grand plan of salvation and our role, or lack thereof, in the scheme.

We embark on a comprehensive journey through the book of Romans, focusing primarily on chapter 8—a majestic advisory on the process of salvation. A detailed exposition of key terms such as Foreknow, Predestined, Called, Justified, and Glorified connects the dots linking God's foreknowledge to predestination and subsequent calling, justification, and eventual glorification.

The concepts of 'grace'—Conditional and Unconditional—are addressed. We discuss their implications on our faith journey, highlighting every believer's reliance on God's grace to walk the path of righteousness. The sermon refrains from siding with one form of grace over the other; rather, it presents biblical insights to enable your understanding.

We also explore 'foreknow' and reiterate the understanding that God's foreknowledge stems from his pre-existing love for us. Our exploration of this term seeks to debunk the notion that God chooses us based on our acts of faithfulness; it focuses instead on His divine, uninfluenced love for humankind. We continue towards the concept of predestination, the next phase of God's divine chalk-out for humankind's salvation.

The sermon concludes with an emphasis on God’s calling, justification, and glorification, linking them to predestination—a clear indication that God is in total control of your salvation journey. We showcase that from God’s perspective, his loved ones are foreknown, predestined, called, justified, and eventually glorified—an understanding that instills a sense of comfort, blessing, and immense gratitude in every believer's heart.

Whether you're a believer in Christ or someone feeling the stirring of faith and spiritual awakening within their heart, this sermon is a compelling exploration of God's grand plan for salvation grounded in the divine truth of Scripture.