THE WAY OF SALVATION | PREDESTINATION

1. The way of Salvation

a) Christ's death on the cross is the ground of God's wonderful plan of salvation. It was completely necessary and at the same time perfectly sufficient.

b) There are four words in the Bible which further tell about God's work in saving men. These are: Election, Predestination, Calling, and Adoption. We will also think of two words which tell about man's part in God's plan of salvation: Repentance, and Faith.

2. What is Predestination?

a) God knew long ago those who would be chosen, 1 Peter 1:2. Those whom God knew before He predestinated to be like His Son, Romans 8:29.

b) To predestinate means to mark out ahead of time. According to the purpose of God we are predestinated to be declared to be sons of God, Ephesians 1:5-11.

c) Do election and predestination mean that men no longer have to give account to God for what they do? No. All men must give account. The Gospel must go out to all, and whosoever believes shall be saved. But it is good to see that God knew all about me, loved me even when I did not love Him, and planned great blessings for me in Christ. Election and predestination show very plainly God's greatness, His love and power.