2 Timothy 1:8-10 ESV
Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,
The concept of predestination may find a Scriptural understanding of its meaning in these verses. God predestined our salvation in Christ “before the ages began”.
God would speak His word to us through the appearing of His Son Jesus Christ. He would create men in the image of God through the giving of His light which He called forth at the beginning of creation.
He did not predestine an individual for salvation, but that we could choose the salvation He provided beforehand.
He predestined the highest fulfillment of the creature known as man, and it is for us to reach for His Image. We have to decide if that is what we want.
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