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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 Edwin, I don't believe that one can be conformed to the image of Jesus without first being saved. But then, I don't see that the Scripture teaches that to in being saved, this equals being conformed to the image of Jesus. It seems to me that the Bible teaches that this conformance is a process that happens over time. While, when I die, or am translated by rapture, it will complete all at once, until then, I am in a process of sanctification. Is this your understanding? Love in Christ, Mark |