Are My Choices an Illusion? Understanding Free Will and Divine Election

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Are your choices truly your own, or are they divinely orchestrated? Join Pastors Harry Behrens and Donnie Garrison in this compelling episode of The Takeaway as we explore the profound question: "Are my Choices an Illusion?" By examining powerful scriptural passages like Ephesians chapters 1 and 2, Joshua 24:15, and Romans 10:9-10, we confront the apparent paradox between divine election and our ability to choose. We dig deep into the Apostle Paul's teachings on being chosen by God and our inherent inability to save ourselves due to our sinful nature. This conversation aims to provide clarity and strengthen your faith, emphasizing the coherence and comprehensibility of God's Word.
As we continue our theological journey, we delve into the doctrine of predestination and its relationship with human choice. Through key passages like Romans 8:22-25 and Ephesians 2, we discuss how God's mercy and grace are pivotal in salvation, despite our natural inclination to fulfill the passions of our flesh. Reflecting on the transformative power of the cross in 1 Corinthians 1:18 and the humility of Jesus in John 13:3-8, we underscore the necessity of divine intervention for spiritual growth.
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1. Are My Choices an Illusion? Understanding Free Will and Divine Election (00:00:00)

2. Free Will vs. Election Debate (00:00:10)

3. The Doctrine of Predestination in Ephesians (00:13:08)

4. The Mystery of God's Love (00:25:29)