[Q2. Predestination]

Q2. (Ephesians 1:4-5) What is scary about predestination? What is comforting? Why does Paul bring up predestination? Why do you think he praising God for it in the "hearing" of the Ephesians?

There is nothing scary about predestination, (except when misconstrued as an eradication of the free will) in fact, it is very comforting. That is why Paul is praising for it in the "hearing" of Ephesians. But why did Paul bring it up? It is in keeping with its purpose, as F.F. Bruce says "The Letter was written to encourage Gentile Christians to appreciate the dignity of their calling, with its implication not only for their heavenly origin and destiny, but also for their present conduct on earth, as those who were heirs of God, sealed with the Holy Spirit."

I would like to suggest also that predestination be discussed in the light of grace and love, because it was in love that God chose his people before the world's foundation through Christ. And we so undeserve it!

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Hi there! I am Danny from Cebu City, Philippines. I am married to Jia and we have a beautiful 8-year old daughter, Danika. We are preparing to migrate to Auckland, New Zealand and start a ministry there.