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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, Do these verses in Romans 9 tell us how it is that certain people are saved? Paul uses the example of Esau and Isaac to say that God is free to choose. He goes on to elaborate that point saying that God is the One in control, and He has the right to make of us what He will. But what does Paul go on to say? God's criteria for choosing, as He alone has the right to set the criteria, in not those who were born in the right family, but those who have faith. Then He uses His perogative to extend salvation to those who were not born in the right family, or those who had been rejected, but its His choice, and He chooses that those who believe, even tho they were not of Abraham, they can come in too. The Scriptures are filled with references to man's choice being essential to salvation, and that God only saves those willing to be saved. Repentance always precedes salvation. We are saved through faith, not faithed through save. Love in Christ, Mark |