Bible Verses About "What is predestination"
Predestination is the doctrine that God has foreordained certain events, particularly the salvation of believers, according to His sovereign will and purpose.
Predestination is the doctrine that God has foreordained certain events, particularly the salvation of believers, according to His sovereign will and purpose.
"For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son... Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified." — Romans 8:29-30 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What is predestination?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son... Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified."
"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."
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