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Does God (Really) Desire All to Be Saved?

On the extent of who will be saved, the Bible makes two clear points: God desires that all sinners be saved (1 Timothy 2:4; 2 Peter 3:9; Ezekiel 18:23; Matthew 23:37). God chose some people from eternity past (the elect)…

Those Whom He Foreknew He Predestined

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The glory of the preeminence Christ is the ultimate goal of predestination.

Foreknown, Predestined, Conformed to Christ

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the…

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Called According to His Purpose

Called According to His Purpose

Called According to His Purpose

God’s call is the only thing powerful enough to pierce our hard hearts. It is the firm foundation of Romans 8:28.

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Does God (Really) Desire All to Be Saved?

On the extent of who will be saved, the Bible makes two clear points: God desires that all sinners be saved (1 Timothy 2:4; 2 Peter 3:9; Ezekiel 18:23; Matthew 23:37). God chose some people from eternity past (the elect)…

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Why Does God Choose Some and Not Others?

Why Does God Choose Some and Not Others?

Why Does God Choose Some and Not Others?

God could have chosen all to inherit eternal life, but he didn’t. So why would God choose some and not choose others?

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Look at the Book

Did God Really Choose Individuals to Be Saved? Ephesians 1:3–6, Part 5

Did God Really Choose Individuals to Be Saved? Ephesians 1:3–6, Part 5

Did God Really Choose Individuals to Be Saved?

Ephesians 1:3–6, Part 5

Did God really choose individuals to be saved before the foundation of the world?

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The Justification of God

The Justification of God

An Exegetical and Theological St…udy of Romans 9:1-23

The Justification Of God is a compelling exposition of Romans 9:1-23. Piper incorporates exegetical study as discusses the texts presentation… of God's sovereignty from a Calvinist standpoint. John Piper is senior pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis. He did…

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