Romans 8:29-30 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate…
Romans 8:29-30 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate [to be] conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
For those, His chosen people, whom He DID choose, He also DID predetermine that they would be washed by the water of regeneration, conforming them to the image of His Son. In addition to this, those whom He DID regenerate, conforming them to be in the image of His Son, He also extended the liberty of becoming sons of God (John 1:12-13): and to those whom He gave the liberty to become the Sons of God, He also declared to be as they ought to be (on the straight and narrow path for instance); those whom He rendered to be righteous, He also adorned with glory (2 Thessalonians 1:12). Note: the word "did" means to execute, accomplish, finish, complete.
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Grace to you,
Barry Laminack
Topical References: Adoption, Conversion, Election, New Testament, Pauline Theology, Predestination, Promises of God, Regeneration, Romans, Scripture Comment |
