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Jul 2025
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Does God Choose Who Gets Saved? Predesti...

JONNY ARDAVANIS
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Does God Choose Who Gets Saved? Predestination vs Free Will EXPLAINED | Pastor John MacArthur

In this powerful theological discussion, Pastor John explains:

✅ Biblical evidence for predestination - What Scripture actually says

✅ Human responsibility in salvation - Why unbelievers are still accountable


✅ How both truths coexist - Understanding God's infinite mind vs. finite understanding

✅ Practical application - How to know if you're among the elect

Key Topics Covered

• Predestination before the foundation of the world

• The Lamb's Book of Life

• Election and chosen people

• Dead in trespasses and sin

• Sovereign grace and human faith

• Biblical paradoxes explained

• Assurance of salvation

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