The Most Misunderstod Doctrine in the Bible

 The Biblical doctrine of election (predestination) is perhaps the most misunderstood and neglected doctrine in the  entire Bible, the Christian Post website reports today (Feb. 16, 2025). 

The Apostle Paul wrote to the saints in Ephesus, " In Christ we were also chosen , having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will." 

And when addressing all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints, Paul wrote, " we know that in all things  God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of His Son... those He predestined , He also called, those He called, He also justified, those He justified, He also glorified. " 

The key to accepting and appreciating the doctrine of election, or predestination, is to rely completely upon Scripture, rather than allowing our human reason to dictate the terms of the biblical doctrine. 

Scripture makes it abundantly clear that if someone goes to Heaven, God deserves all the credit. But if someone goes to Hell, the individual is to blame. 

Thankfully, God does not predestine people to eternal punishment in Hell. "God wants everyone to be saved and to come to a knowledge of truth." The Apostle Peter wrote , "God is patient with you, not wanting  anyone to perish , but everyone to come to repentance."