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Do We Choose God or Does God Choose Us? Ep. 293
The doctrines that divide Christians are often those that are the most paradoxical, such as the doctrine of predestination. How can God be in control, yet we are responsible for our actions? Is salvation something we accept, or is it the result of God’s predetermined choice? Can predestination be a great source of encouragement? Listen in to learn more!
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- Charles H. Roberts
The doctrines that divide Christians are often those that are the most paradoxical, such as the doctrine of predestination. How can God be in control, yet we are responsible for our actions? Is salvation something we accept, or is it the result of God’s predetermined choice? Can predestination be a great source of encouragement? Listen in to learn more!
![Andrea G. Schwartz](https://chalcedon-edu-web.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/siteMedia/Author_Images/_100x100_crop_center-center_100_none/112955/Andrea-2023.webp)
- Andrea G. Schwartz
Andrea Schwartz is Chalcedon’s family and Christian education advocate, and the author of eight books including: A House for God: Building a Kingdom-Driven Family, The Biblical Trustee Family: Understanding God’s Purpose for Your Household, Empowered: Developing Strong Women for Kingdom Service, Woman of the House: A Mother’s Role in Building a Christian Culture, and The Homeschool Life: Discovering God’s Way to Family-Based Education. She’s also the co-host of the Out of the Question podcast, the Chalcedon podcast, and has an active teaching schedule with women and high schooled students.. She can be reached at [email protected].
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- Charles H. Roberts
Rev Charles H. Roberts (D.Min.) is the pastor of Reedy River Presbyterian Church near Greenville, SC. He earned degrees in Theology and Apologetics from Westminster Theological Seminary and Whitefield Theological Seminary. He has been a Chalcedon supporter for over 35 years. He co-hosts the Out of the Question Podcast.