Predestination

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My question is about predestination and the Free will of mankind.. Do we accept the argument that God has already determined who goes to hell and who will be saved? What…
What does the word "predestination" mean in the Orthodox concept?
If man was given free will, why is our life predetermined?
Could you please explain the concept of predestination from a biblical point of view?
Does God know the outcome of our temptations beforehand? When the Lord told St. Peter that he will deny him 3 times, does it mean that He knows the details of what is…

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