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NASB | Romans 8:29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 8:29 For those whom He foreknew [and loved and chose beforehand], He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son [and ultimately share in His complete sanctification], so that He would be the firstborn [the most beloved and honored] among many believers. |
Bible Question: Can you shed some light on "predestination"? It confuses me that God has predestined us to be as Christ but yet we have free will? |
Bible Answer: The passage of Scripture you refer to indicates that it is by His "foreknowledge", that He predestined us to be saved. What we are not told is the exact nature of His foreknowledge, Could it be I wonder that He knows in advance just how each individual will respond, when exposed to the Gospel? , and therefore only those who He knows will respond positivelyare predestined to be saved?. I have more to say on this, but would like to see what others think first. ebrain |