The Purpose of Predestination

I. The Unbreakable Chain
Foreknowledge explained

II. The Purpose of Predestination

A.  To be conformed to the image of His Son

	1.  We are made to be conformed to Him in our nature

	2.  We are made to be conformed to Him in our relationship

Eph 1:4-5

	3.  We are made to be conformed to Him in our experience
		1)  of suffering
		2)  In relation to men
		3)  With regard to Satan
		4)  As to evil
		
	4.  We are made to be conformed to Him in our character

	5.  We are made to be conformed to Him in our inheritance

Hebrews 1:1-6

6. Predestination is the Driving Force toward this Conformity
Phil 2:12-13

B.  That He might be the firstborn among many Brethren.

	1.  He is the Pre-eminent One who brings us to God by His life, death and resurrection.  1 Cor 15:20

	2.  He is not just God, Lord and King, but our Elder Brother.

	3.  God was so well pleased with His Son, that He determined to Multiply His Image.