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NASB | 1 Peter 2:9 ¶ But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 2:9 ¶ But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A CONSECRATED NATION, A [special] PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies [the wonderful deeds and virtues and perfections] of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. [Ex 19:5, 6] |
Bible Question: I don't think your predestined,I think you have a destiny and God knows this,and he waits and hopes you 'll call upon him for help,and seek him,he's there with you always,he just needs a invitation to come into your life through his son,Jesus. |
Bible Answer: Greetings sound! I would agree with you! 1 John 2:2 states that Jesus died for the sins of the world. With this in mind, we know that some will be saved and some will not. Christ's death is sufficient for all, but efficient only for those who believe in Christ. Even with this in mind, Jesus offers salvation to all.. "And the Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely." (Revelation 22:17) The concept of predestination can be understood as God's sovereignty acting out His will. I agree with you, it is difficult to understand! If you do a "Search" in the 'Questions/Notes on Verse' box above for 1 Peter 1:1, you will see an excellent post by Tim Moran that goes into more depth about predestination and foreknowledge. Blessings to you, Nolan |