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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. |
Subject: Free will and predestination co-exist? |
Bible Note: Hi Ztheberean. Thank you for your post. I am still awaiting your answer to my question on Enoch, and Job, ie, did these men exercise free will, or were they without free will ? Phil 2:13 is addressed to christians who have allready exercised their free will to become believers in the first place. This verse must be read in the context of vs 5-13, and especially in respect of v12, now ask your self how can "Work out your own Salvation" possibly be addressed to persons who are allready saved ?. It can only refer to christians who are trying to live the christian life, and please God in the energy of the flesh, and this never works. They are to "work out", how it is to be done, and Paul tells them that the only way in which they can do this is as a result of God who resides in them revealing His will, and then it is He it is who does His will, but only if you allow Him to do so as Jesus did as described from verses 5 to 11, and is why v 12 starts with "Therefore". ebrain. |