Consider: If predestination is true, then none of the heat and noise matters. Not one little bit of it. Whether I believe it or not, or you believe it or not, has absolutely no consequence. Trying to convince other people that it's true likewise has no consequence.
The only thing that matters about predestination is if it is not true. In that case, it's best to act as if you have at least some say in the matter of your salvation -- which is also how you should act if you do believe in predestination.
As I've said a number of times before:
God is sovereign, we're responsible, and all the stuff in between is a mystery.
It is true that God is sovereign and that we have some responsibilities to fulfill. Thanks for the post.
Consider: If predestination is true, then none of the heat and noise matters. Not one little bit of it. Whether I believe it or not, or you believe it or not, has absolutely no consequence. Trying to convince other people that it's true likewise has no consequence.
The only thing that matters about predestination is if it is not true. In that case, it's best to act as if you have at least some say in the matter of your salvation -- which is also how you should act if you do believe in predestination.
As I've said a number of times before:
God is sovereign, we're responsible, and all the stuff in between is a mystery.
The best summation I have even heard on the matter of predestination.
Can we now move on to other matters of faith, obedience and love? Gods grace and mercy are unquestionable.