Light + Truth The Glory of God’s Eternal Plan
Jun 2, 2025
In this engaging discussion, John Piper, a renowned pastor and theologian known for his impactful sermons, dives deep into Ephesians 1:11–12. He illuminates the profound purpose behind God’s election and predestination, illustrating how these concepts are fundamentally tied to the glory of God. Listeners will find captivating insights on why God chooses people for Himself, highlighting the grandeur of His sovereignty and the ultimate aim of bringing glory to His name.
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Unified Election and Predestination
- Election and predestination are unified acts of God, rooted in His sovereign purpose, not human free will.
- God chooses people in Christ to bring all things to the praise of His glory eternally.
Chosen "In Him" Means Redeemed
- Being "in Him" means chosen people are identified with Christ and His redemption.
- No one is chosen apart from being redeemed through Christ's blood and work.
Simultaneous Choosing and Predestining
- Choosing and predestining occur simultaneously and describe the same divine act from different perspectives.
- Election focuses on selection; predestination focuses on the ultimate destiny God determines.
