What Is Predestination? (Crucial Questions)

by R.C. Sproul

Virtually all of the errors that plague the church and her doctrine relate to one of two errors: either an underestimation of the greatness of God or an overestimation of the greatness of man.

“glorification.” In terms of working out our salvation, we know from other passages of Scripture that the sequential steps are faith, justification, sanctification, and glorification.

In its simplest terms, grace can be defined as “unmerited favor.” When we receive grace from God, we receive a blessing, favor, or benefit from His hand that we have not deserved, earned, or merited. It comes to us simply from the wideness of His mercy.