From The Foundation of the World: Predestination and the Eternal Purpose of Christ
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What if one phrase in the Bible holds the key to understanding the eternal nature of Christ's sacrifice and God's divine plan? Join us as we tackle the complex theological debate surrounding "the foundation of the world" in Revelation 13:8, while Wade, also known as the Wadester, challenges the Calvinist view. We dissect Greek terminology and explore doctrines like total depravity and unconditional election, offering clarity on Calvinism's view of predestination and God's sovereignty.
We journey through the scriptures, examining the beauty of God's creation as an artist crafting a masterpiece, drawing parallels to Genesis 1:1-2. By unraveling the Greek roots of "cosmos," we explore its implications for understanding divine creation and sanctification. Reflect on how these interpretations shape our understanding of being chosen in Christ before the world's foundation, and how biblical texts like Ephesians 1:4 and 1 Peter 1:20 illuminate the assurance of salvation for believers.
As we weave through prophetic scriptures such as Isaiah and Psalm 22, witness the divine foresight of Christ's sacrifice long before His crucifixion. We affirm the consistent message of Christ's eternal purpose, challenging misconceptions about His identity as the Lamb of God. By dissecting the theological implications of predestination, we encourage believers to embrace their place among God's chosen, standing firm in the timeless plan of salvation intricately woven into the fabric of the world's foundation.
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1. From The Foundation of the World: Predestination and the Eternal Purpose of Christ (00:00:00)
2. Interpreting Biblical Foundation of the World (00:00:01)
3. Interpreting the Foundation of Beauty (00:20:36)
4. Disputing Predestination and Free Will (00:30:19)
5. Controversy Surrounding Predestination and Christ (00:46:44)
6. Exegesis of Foundation in Scripture (00:55:59)
7. Predestination and Foundation of World (01:13:54)
8. Election and Salvation Through Christ (01:18:37)
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