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First-Century Predestination
- Predestination, in the first-century context, was tied to oracles and obedience.
- If you followed the oracle's instructions, then a specific outcome was predestined.
Predestination in Romans 8
- Romans 8 discusses predestination within the context of God's plan for believers.
- This plan involves being conformed to Jesus' image, assuming we accept God's call.
God's Acceptance, Not Rejection
- Romans 9-11 focuses on God's acceptance, not rejection, related to predestination.
- Paul's main point is God's mercy and inclusion of Gentiles, not Esau's rejection.