Bible Verses About "Predestination vs. Free Will — What Does the Bible Say"
The Bible teaches both God's sovereign predestination and human moral responsibility — a mystery held in tension, not contradiction, where God works all things according to His will while holding people accountable for their choices.
The Bible teaches both God's sovereign predestination and human moral responsibility — a mystery held in tension, not contradiction, where God works all things according to His will while holding people accountable for their choices.
"According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will." — Ephesians 1:4-5 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Predestination vs. Free Will — What Does the Bible Say?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will."
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
"Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure."
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