The “why” of God’s predestination is God’s alone to know.
The “how” is by God’s free gift of grace through faith in Christ.
The fact that I have been given the free gift of grace by faith in Christ is apparent in my life just as you say it is not apparent in your life.
According to you. And without knowledge of the future.
That is only an assumption.
The fact that I have been given the free gift of grace by faith in Christ is apparent in my life just as you say it is not apparent in your life
I can see no grace in anyone. I know that some people are "nicer" than others. Being nice does demonstrate grace. That is a reflection of that person, because I have seen nice people who were not of Christian conviction, so their pleasantness and compassion could not be attributed to grace.
If you associate your well-being or financial security, or general satisfaction with your life with "grace" then anyone who "has it made" can do the same even if he believes in Allah or Buddha, or in some sun god. Being blessed is no sign of grace. So, whar are the "fruits" of grace if not a superstitious belief that somehow the "graced" are better off be cause of it.
Besides, I never said there is no "sign of grace" in my life. I will be the first to say that I have been "blessed" and that I am deeply appreciative of that, but I don't know the source of that with any certainty.