The Highway Forums General Discussion Theology Discussion Forum Question on predestination

Hi again cjones,
The argument shouldn't be about whether I'm saved or not. If you are truly repentant knowing that you are a sinner and desire to turn from your wickedness to God, believing Christ died for you to take the penalty of your sins so that you would be acceptable to God, then do so, as it sounds you have done. Keep yourself in the word and in fellowship with other believers and grow in grace. By doing these things, you will grow in your knowledge of God and in time the doctrine of election may become more clear to you. Even if it doesn't, don't be overly concerned about it, the Word doesn't say, believe in election and be saved but believe in Jesus Christ. Also, keep in mind, dead things don't have life, but it sounds as though you have life by your desire to learn and hear the word, praise God for that and press on. Do not become weary and do not seek to argue against the word of God but continue to learn doctrine, experience it in your life and put it into practice daily and you will continue to grow in knowledge and wisdom. There are many born again Christians who do not accept the doctrine of election, but I still consider them brothers in Christ. Get involved in a good Bible teaching church. There are many churches but few really good ones. Sadly, many false prophets have gone out and are teaching false doctrines and seeking to gain a reputation or riches for themselves instead of seeking to glorify God and lift up the name of Christ. You'll know them, the messages will be all about morality and very little about Christ and the cross. God Bless you, and I pray God will give you knowledge and wisdom in all these things.