Bible Answers—Differentiating Between Foreknowledge and Foreordain

This comprehensive exploration clarifies the distinctions and relationships between the biblical concepts of Foreknowledge and Foreordain. Delving into key Scripture passages such as Acts 4:28, Romans 8:29-30, and Ephesians 1:5, 11, we examine how these doctrines offer a coherent, biblically-grounded framework for understanding God's interactions with His creation, respecting both divine sovereignty and human freedom.

Ephesians 1:5—Foreordained for Adoption as Sons

This verse enhances the themes of election and predestination, revealing God's eternal purpose to bring believers into His family as adopted sons. It shows that this adoption is achieved through Jesus Christ and stems from God's own desire and sovereign will.

If God Is Love, Why Does He Permit Wickedness?

Explore the profound question of why a loving God would permit wickedness in the world. This article delves into biblical explanations, the role of humans, and how God's permission of wickedness aligns with His divine plan. Grounded in conservative Evangelical Christian teachings, it offers scriptural insights from the ASV Old Testament and ESV New Testament.

The Divine Guidance of God in Human Plans

Proverbs 16:1 beautifully encapsulates a profound truth about the interplay between human agency and divine sovereignty. It is a striking piece of wisdom literature from the Old Testament, deeply rooted in the historical and cultural context of ancient Israel.

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