Doctrine Matters with Kevin DeYoung What Is the Doctrine of Predestination?
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Mar 25, 2025 Discover the intriguing relationship between divine sovereignty and human responsibility as the concept of predestination is explored. Delve into the nuances of election and reprobation, supported by scriptural insights. The dialogue also highlights the significance of evangelism, revealing how belief in election can fuel a passion for sharing the gospel. With a mix of theological depth and practical application, this discussion promises enriching perspectives on faith and grace.
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Understanding Predestination, Election, Reprobation
- Predestination means God sovereignly chooses who will be saved or not, not based on human merit or foreseen decision.
- Election focuses on those chosen for salvation, while reprobation concerns those God passes over and condemns justly.
God's Justice in Predestination
- God's fairness in predestination lies in His sovereign mercy and justice, not in human notions of fairness or free will.
- Romans 9 shows God is always just in choosing mercy or hardening hearts, revealing His character, not arbitrariness.
College Paper on Problem of Evil
- Kevin DeYoung recalled writing a freshman college paper mistakenly attributing evil in the world to free will.
- He later realized Paul's answer in Romans 9 stresses God's sovereignty rather than human free will to explain evil.