How can God decree a divine plan before the world is created and still hold us accountable for our choices? This is a good question and a very important concept to consider. As believers we are not fatalists. Although we believe that God is working in concurrence with his creation to accomplish all of his divine purposes, we still believe that he has also decreed to work through human means such as prayer, evangelism, preaching, etc.
The Biblical witness is clear that God demands things of us and expects us to walk in obedience to his demands. His doctrine of divine providence is not a license for us to sit on our hands and wait for Jesus to come. It is a truth that should bring confidence, hope, and unwavering commitment to the call upon each of our lives to expand the Kingdom of God.
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