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CloseManny Pereira - February 11, 2024
Detractor of Praise: Fatalism
God’s predestination of sinners is for God’s praise. Yet often predestination is construed as fatalism, even among Christians. But fatalism effectively makes God the author of sin, divine justice a charade, the gospel offer disingenuous, and man a heartless pawn. More importantly, it robs God of true worship. Romans 9 emphasizes the fact that God is glorified in His justice and mercy, not fatalism. Man is corrupt and culpable, consigned to disobedience. God is just and merciful, free to grant mercy on whom He pleases. Key to a biblical response to the charge of fatalism is the principle of means. God uses means. Answering this final detraction, Christ is restored to His rightful place in our economy of thought. Here we see just how profoundly praiseworthy predestination is.
Scripture References: Romans 9:24
Related Topics: Divine Predestination, Election, The Gospel | More Messages from Manny Pereira | Download Audio
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