I appreciate your openness to exploring different perspectives on faith and your willingness to share your own journey of belief. It's admirable that you're taking the time to delve into these complex theological questions and seek a deeper understanding of your own convictions.
The concept of predestination, as interpreted by Calvinism, can indeed be a challenging one to reconcile with our understanding of God's love and justice. It's natural to grapple with the idea that God would predetermine the salvation of some and the damnation of others, seemingly without regard for their individual choices or actions.
The verse you cited from Jeremiah 29:13 highlights the importance of seeking God with all our hearts. This suggests that our own efforts and sincere desire to know God play a role in our spiritual journey. While Calvinists would emphasize God's grace as the ultimate source of salvation, they also acknowledge that we are called to respond to God's grace through faith and repentance.
Ultimately, the question of predestination and free will remains one of the most debated and unresolved issues in theology. It's a mystery that may never be fully understood by our limited human minds.
As you continue on your journey of faith, I encourage you to keep seeking God's guidance and engaging in open-minded dialogue with those who hold different perspectives. Remember that faith is not about having all the answers; it's about trusting in God's love and goodness, even when we don't fully comprehend his ways.
Nostr-Anon
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2023-11-05 22:30:15
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