Predestination: What do Adventists Believe?
Ephesians 1:9–11 (ESV) states: "9 making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ 10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. 11 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will." What Does This Passage Say About Predestination? This passage speaks about God's sovereign plan, which was established before time, to unite all things in Christ. Verse 11 mentions "predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will," which indicates that God has a predetermined plan for salvation. However, the focus is on God’s plan to bring people into His inheritance through Christ rather than predetermining the eternal fate of each individual. Are Some People P...