Does God Choose Who Gets Saved? Predestination vs Free Will EXPLAINED | Pastor John MacArthur

In this powerful theological discussion, Pastor John explains:

✅ Biblical evidence for predestination - What Scripture actually says

✅ Human responsibility in salvation - Why unbelievers are still accountable


✅ How both truths coexist - Understanding God's infinite mind vs. finite understanding

✅ Practical application - How to know if you're among the elect

Key Topics Covered

• Predestination before the foundation of the world

• The Lamb's Book of Life

• Election and chosen people

• Dead in trespasses and sin

• Sovereign grace and human faith

• Biblical paradoxes explained

• Assurance of salvation

Discover the life-changing power of God's grace in this deep biblical study!

In this episode, we explore 5 essential features of God's grace that every believer needs to understand:

✅ God's Saving Grace - Why salvation is entirely by grace, not works

✅ God's Sanctifying Grace - How grace transforms us into Christ's image


✅ God's Sustaining Grace - Finding strength in weakness through trials

✅ God's Serving Grace - How spiritual gifts are expressions of grace

✅ The Ordinary Means of Grace - Scripture, prayer, and Christian community

Key Bible Verses Discussed:

• 1 Corinthians 15:10 • Titus 3:4-6 • Romans 5:15-21 • 2 Corinthians 12:9 • Ephesians 4:7-11

Perfect for:

• Bible study groups

• New Christians seeking to understand grace

• Anyone struggling with works-based salvation

• Christians wanting deeper theological understanding

Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction to God's Grace 5:30 Saving Grace vs. Works 12:15 Sanctifying Grace & Transformation
18:45 Sustaining Grace in Trials 25:20 Serving Grace & Spiritual Gifts 30:10 Practical Applications