Bible Dictionary
Predestination
Predestination is God’s gracious purpose concerning salvation, by which believers are chosen and appointed in Christ according to His will. Scripture presents this doctrine alongside God’s sovereignty, grace, human responsibility, and the call to faith.
Biblical Usage
Scripture connects predestination with election, calling, adoption, salvation, and God’s purpose in Christ. The teaching is presented as mysterious, exalting divine grace and sovereignty, while Scripture continues to address people as responsible to believe and obey.
Scripture References
Acts 4:28
Romans 8:29
Romans 8:30
1 Corinthians 2:7
Ephesians 1:5
Ephesians 1:11
Genesis 21:12
Exodus 9:16
Exodus 33:19
Deuteronomy 10:15
Deuteronomy 32:8
Joshua 11:20
1 Samuel 12:22
2 Chronicles 6:6
Psalms 33:12
Psalms 65:4
Psalms 78:68
Psalms 135:4
Isaiah 41:1-10
Jeremiah 1:5
Mark 13:20
Luke 22:22
John 6:37
John 15:16
John 17:2
John 17:6
John 17:9
Acts 2:28
Acts 3:18
Acts 13:48
Acts 17:26
Romans 9:11
Romans 9:18
Romans 9:21
Romans 11:5
Ephesians 3:11
1 Thessalonians 1:4
2 Thessalonians 2:13
2 Timothy 1:9
Titus 1:2
1 Peter 1:2