# Predestination vs. Free Will- Are we chosen by God, or do we choose God? **URL:** \ **Category:** Theology\ **Tags:** featured\ **Created:** [June 19, 2025, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/predestination-vs-free-will-are-we-chosen-by-god-or-do-we-choose-god/9479 "2025-06-19T10:12:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 117
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Let’s get this back on topic, please. For those interested in discussing the Eucharist, we’ve got a thread for you here: > [@Eucharist - Did Jesus really mean for us to eat His flesh and drink His blood?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/eucharist-did-jesus-really-mean-for-us-to-eat-his-flesh-and-drink-his-blood/3076): > > play_button Did Jesus really mean for us to eat His flesh and drink His blood? In [John 6:53](https://www.biblestudytools.com/john/6-53.html), Jesus makes a bold statement: “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you.” This passage has often sparked debate among believers—was Jesus speaking literally, or was He using symbolic language to convey a deeper spiritual truth? What do you think? Did Jesus really mean for us to eat His flesh and drink His blood, or was He using metaphorical… For those interested in discussing catholicism, we’ve got you covered here: > [@Is Catholicism a Branch of Christianity or Something Else?](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/is-catholicism-a-branch-of-christianity-or-something-else/8319): > > play_button Is Catholicism a Branch of Christianity or Something Else? Ask five Christians what Catholicism is, and you might get five different answers. Some see it as just another denomination, others view it as a separate religion altogether—and some aren’t even sure where the lines are drawn. Historically, the Catholic Church claims direct succession from the apostles and sees itself as the original expression of Christianity. Protestants, however, have long objected to certain doctrines, practices, a… **Please direct any questions, comments or concerns regarding this message to me in a DM or email [community@salemwebnetwork.com](mailto:community@salemwebnetwork.com)** --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.crosswalk.com/t/predestination-vs-free-will-are-we-chosen-by-god-or-do-we-choose-god/9479)._