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The term "predestinated" refers to the theological concept of predestination, which is the divine foreordaining of all that will happen, particularly with regard to the salvation of some and not others. This concept is rooted in the sovereignty of God and His eternal plan, as revealed in Scripture. Predestination is a topic that has been the subject of much theological discussion and debate throughout church history.
Biblical References:1.
Romans 8:29-30 : "For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified." This passage highlights the sequence of God's salvific plan, emphasizing that predestination is part of God's purpose to conform believers to the likeness of Christ.
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Ephesians 1:4-5 : "For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will." Here, predestination is linked to God's choice and love, underscoring the idea that believers are chosen for adoption into God's family.
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Ephesians 1:11 : "In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will." This verse reiterates the theme of God's sovereign will and His comprehensive plan, which includes the predestination of believers.
Theological Implications:Predestination is often associated with the doctrines of grace and the sovereignty of God. It suggests that God's will is ultimately decisive in the salvation of individuals, and that His purposes are established from eternity. This doctrine is closely related to the concepts of election and foreknowledge, which are also discussed in the context of God's redemptive plan.
Historical Context:The doctrine of predestination has been a central tenet in Reformed theology, particularly as articulated by John Calvin. It was also a significant point of contention during the Protestant Reformation, contrasting with the views of free will emphasized by other theological traditions. The Synod of Dort (1618-1619) further solidified the Reformed understanding of predestination in response to the Arminian controversy.
Practical Considerations:For believers, the doctrine of predestination can be a source of comfort and assurance, knowing that their salvation is part of God's eternal and unchangeable plan. It encourages a humble reliance on God's grace and a recognition of His ultimate authority over all things. However, it also calls for a careful and respectful engagement with differing theological perspectives within the broader Christian community.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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ChristPredestinated to be the Son of God.
... A Treatise on the predestination of the saints, Chapter 31."Christ
Predestinated to Be the Son of God. Therefore in Him who is...
The Number of thePredestinated is Certain and Defined.
... A Treatise on rebuke and grace, Chapter 39 [XIII.]"The Number of the
Predestinated is Certain and Defined. I speak thus of those...
None of the Elect andPredestinated Can Perish.
... A Treatise on rebuke and grace, Chapter 14."None of the Elect and
Predestinated Can Perish. Of such says the apostle, "We know...
All thePredestinated are Saved through the one Mediator Christ...
... Book II. Chapter 47 [XXIX.]"All thePredestinated are Saved Through the
One Mediator Christ, and by One and the Same Faith. This...
We were Elected andPredestinated, not Because we were Going to be...
... A Treatise on the predestination of the saints, Chapter 37."We Were Elected and
Predestinated, Not Because We Were Going to Be Holy, But in Order that We...
Whether this Proposition is False: "Christ as Man was...
... OF THE PREDESTINATION OF CHRIST (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether this proposition is
false: "Christ as man waspredestinated to be the Son of God"?...
Whether it is Befitting that Christ Should bePredestinated?
... OF THE PREDESTINATION OF CHRIST (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether it is befitting
that Christ should bepredestinated? Objection 1: It would...
Those who are Called According to the Purpose Alone are...
... A Treatise on rebuke and grace, Chapter 23."Those Who are Called According
to the Purpose Alone arePredestinated. For this reason...
God Chose the Righteous; not those whom He Foresaw as Being of...
... predestination of the saints, Chapter 36."God Chose the Righteous; Not Those Whom
He Foresaw as Being of Themselves, But Those Whom HePredestinated for the...
Of the Eternal Election, by which God HasPredestinated Some to...
... CHAPTER 21. OF THE ETERNAL ELECTION, BY WHICH GOD HASPREDESTINATED SOME
TO SALVATION, AND OTHERS TO DESTRUCTION. OF THE ETERNAL...
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Predestinated (4 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Predestinate. Multi-Version
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Predestinated (4 Occurrences). Romans 8:29 Because
...Predestinate (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.)Predestinated; foreordained; fated. 2.
(vt) To predetermine or foreordain; to appoint or ordain...
Predestination
... in Ephesians 1, where it is finely said (1:4, 5) that God hath chosen us in Christ
"before the foundation of the world," havingpredestinated or "foreordained...
Obtained (61 Occurrences)
... Ephesians 1:11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, beingpredestinated
according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of...
Worketh (49 Occurrences)
... Ephesians 1:11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, beingpredestinated
according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of...
Foreknown (3 Occurrences)
... Romans 8:29 Because whom he has foreknown, he has alsopredestinated to be conformed
to the image of his Son, so that he should be the firstborn among many...
Obtain (63 Occurrences)
... Ephesians 1:11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, beingpredestinated
according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of...
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