Welcome back listeners! Join Sarah, Steve, and Rich in this long-awaited series covering the topic of predestination! Predestination is the idea that God preordained for people to be saved. Although predestination is a secondary issue in Christianity that our salvation doesn’t hinge on, it is a very controversial topic amongst many Christians. While Christians do not all agree on this issue, that doesn’t mean there should be division. Whether you believe in predestination or not, you are not any less of a Christian.

In this episode, they unpack what predestination means, why it matters, and how believers can approach it without compromising unity. Whether you're convinced God predestines individuals for salvation—or you're still wrestling with the concept—this conversation is for you.

Like with any theological topic, it is so important to go back to scripture. Not reading into scripture using our own preconceived thoughts or theology, but letting God’s Word speak for itself to shape our theology. How we think theologically affects the way we live as a Christian. As Steve says, our thoughts on the process of salvation and the human’s response to it affects our outlooks toward the gospel. So, we want to make sure that whatever we’re thinking and believing lines up with God’s Word. Come along for the ride as we begin exploring this topic in the coming weeks!

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