What does "Foreknew" and "Predestined" mean in Romans 8:29-30?
Romans 8:28-30 ESV
28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.
Foreknew doesn’t mean that God knew what was going to happen or who was going to do what or even the character of each person who didn’t exist yet (even if he does, that's not what the word means in this passage). It’s talking about God’s established relationship with those whom he has determined to conform into the image of his Son. "Foreknew" should be translated as "already knows".
Predestined doesn't mean that God decided from before Creation that Joe was going to Hell and John was going to Heaven. It means that God made a plan to transform all who would believe in Yeshua into living images of Yeshua.
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This coming week, 28 April-4 May 2024 (20-26 Nisan 5784), the Bible reading plan covers Matzot (Unleavened Bread) and Achrei Mot (After the Death).
28 Apr Exodus 34:1-26 Job 14:13-15:35 Acts 13:44-14:10 Psalm 81:1-16
29 Apr Exodus 13:17-15:26 2 Samuel 22:1-51 Acts 14:11-28 Psalm 82:1-8
30 Apr Deuteronomy 15:12-16:17 Isaiah 10:32-12:6 Acts 15:1-21 Psalm 83:1-18
01 May Exodus 13:1-15:26 Job 16:1-17:16 Acts 15:22-41 Proverbs 22:1-6
02 May Leviticus 16:1-24 Job 18:1-19:29 Acts 16:1-24 Proverbs 22:7-11
03 May Leviticus 16:25-17:7 Job 20:1-21:16 Acts 16:25-17:9 Proverbs 22:12-16
04 May Leviticus 17:8-18:30 Ezekiel 22:1-16 Acts 17:10-34 Proverbs 22:17-23
https://thebarkingfox.com/2024..../04/26/weekly-bible-
This coming week, 28 April-4 May 2024 (20-26 Nisan 5784), the Bible reading plan covers Matzot (Unleavened Bread) and Achrei Mot (After the Death).
28 Apr Exodus 34:1-26 Job 14:13-15:35 Acts 13:44-14:10 Psalm 81:1-16
29 Apr Exodus 13:17-15:26 2 Samuel 22:1-51 Acts 14:11-28 Psalm 82:1-8
30 Apr Deuteronomy 15:12-16:17 Isaiah 10:32-12:6 Acts 15:1-21 Psalm 83:1-18
01 May Exodus 13:1-15:26 Job 16:1-17:16 Acts 15:22-41 Proverbs 22:1-6
02 May Leviticus 16:1-24 Job 18:1-19:29 Acts 16:1-24 Proverbs 22:7-11
03 May Leviticus 16:25-17:7 Job 20:1-21:16 Acts 16:25-17:9 Proverbs 22:12-16
04 May Leviticus 17:8-18:30 Ezekiel 22:1-16 Acts 17:10-34 Proverbs 22:17-23
https://thebarkingfox.com/2024..../04/26/weekly-bible-
This coming week, 28 April-4 May 2024 (20-26 Nisan 5784), the Bible reading plan covers Matzot (Unleavened Bread) and Achrei Mot (After the Death).
28 Apr Exodus 34:1-26 Job 14:13-15:35 Acts 13:44-14:10 Psalm 81:1-16
29 Apr Exodus 13:17-15:26 2 Samuel 22:1-51 Acts 14:11-28 Psalm 82:1-8
30 Apr Deuteronomy 15:12-16:17 Isaiah 10:32-12:6 Acts 15:1-21 Psalm 83:1-18
01 May Exodus 13:1-15:26 Job 16:1-17:16 Acts 15:22-41 Proverbs 22:1-6
02 May Leviticus 16:1-24 Job 18:1-19:29 Acts 16:1-24 Proverbs 22:7-11
03 May Leviticus 16:25-17:7 Job 20:1-21:16 Acts 16:25-17:9 Proverbs 22:12-16
04 May Leviticus 17:8-18:30 Ezekiel 22:1-16 Acts 17:10-34 Proverbs 22:17-23
https://thebarkingfox.com/2024..../04/26/weekly-bible-
Shabbat shalom, y'all! Im going to try out the scheduled delivery of posts today, as I am feeling like I will most likely go to bed very early tonight. I hope everyone gets the rest they need to stay healthy and for a day of peace & quiet. May Yah bless you, however you observe Shabbat!
Discussion Subject for this month:
--- What is the definition of "laws/traditions of men"? ---
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