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Dictionary of Theology

Definition of Foreknowledge

God is able see the future and make decisions based upon this.  An alternative view is that God, being all knowing, is able to determine every decision a person will make and thus He knows exactly what a person will do and the choices he will make.

Foreknowledge as it relates to election is an Arminian doctrine.  Rather than unconditionally electing people for salvation, God is able to determine what a person's choices will be and elects from eternity past those He knows will chose to follow Him. 

See election for a third view that is neither Arminian or Calvinistic in doctrine.

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