suffering

Poll Results

Is everything that happens predestined?

No, God knows all in advance, but nothing is predestined. Votes: 1
Certain things only are predestined, like Calvary, which is why this is pointed out (Acts 2:23). Votes: 8
Everything that happens has been determined to happen by God in advance. Votes: 18
The Scriptures do not clearly address this matter. Votes: 1
Other Votes: 3

Poll Results

In Acts 14:22, Paul says that “through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom…” What does this verse (and others) mean?

The combined tribulations of life and unique ones because of our faith Votes: 8
Only the sufferings that occur because of our faith (persecution, discrimination, etc.) Votes: 1
Sufferings for faith that some but not all Christians experience Votes: 1
Other or undecided Votes: 1