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Adam Utecht

Senior Pastor

How do we make sense of predestination?

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I.                                predestination


            A. God                                (Ephesians 1:3-6, 11)


            B. God                                (Romans 8:29-30)


            C. God’s                                are paramount (Romans 9:11-24)


            D. God                                all to be saved (1 Tim. 2:3-4; 2 Pet. 3:9)


            E. We must choose to                                Christ (John 1:11-13)


II. How should we                               ?


            A. Share the                               


            B.                                yourself


            C.                                holiness 

Going Deeper Questions

  1. How does knowing that salvation begins with God's grace affect your view

    of your relationship with Him?

    Read Ephesians 1:4-6 and Romans 8:29-30.

    Does God's initiative in salvation lead you to greater worship, gratitude, and confidence?

  2. Are there areas where you struggle to trust God's wisdom because you

    cannot fully understand His ways?

    Read Romans 11:33-36 and Isaiah 55:8-9.

    How can you grow in trusting God even when His purposes remain mysterious?

  3. Have you personally responded to God's invitation by repenting of sin

    and placing your faith in Jesus Christ?

    Read John 1:11-13, Romans 10:9-13, and Acts 16:31.

    If someone asked why you believe you are saved, how would you answer?

  4. How does the reality that God desires people to be saved shape your

    attitude toward those who are far from Him?

    Read 1 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Peter 3:9, and Ezekiel 18:23.

    Is there someone God may be calling you to pray for or reach out to this week?

  5. Does your understanding of predestination motivate you to share the

    gospel or make you passive?

    Read Matthew 28:19-20 and 2 Timothy 4:2.

    What practical step will you take this week to share Christ with a friend, neighbor,

    coworker, or family member? Pray for that person right now!

  6. In what ways might pride be keeping you from humility before God and

    others?

    Read Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:27, and Philippians 2:3-8.

    How does remembering that salvation is entirely by grace humble your heart?

  7. Are you pursuing the holiness that God has called and chosen you for?

    Read Ephesians 1:4, 1 Peter 1:15-16, and Romans 6:1-4.

    What specific sin, habit, or attitude do you need to surrender to God this week?

  8. How can the truths of God's sovereignty and human responsibility

    encourage you during seasons of uncertainty or suffering?

    Read Romans 8:28-30, John 6:44, and Philippians 1:6.

    How does knowing that God is at work in your salvation strengthen your faith when life

    is difficult?

    For further reading: 2 Tim. 1:9; Acts 13:48; 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5;

    2 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Peter 1:1-2; John 6:44; 15:16

About the Speaker
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Adam Utecht

Senior Pastor

Adam has joyfully served as Senior Pastor at Community Church since 2017. Adam graduated from Moody Bible Institute (B.A. in Bible Theology, 2002) and Baptist Bible Seminary (M.A. in Ministry, 2011). His passion is to preach the gospel, see lives changed, and worship God wholeheartedly with his life.

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