I've lived under the very strong conviction that "predestination" and "free will" are both completely true, as both are written clearly in the scriptures. The fact that our minds cannot conceive of this fully is to be expected, as we are not God, and not capable of fully comprehending the things of Him. We see partial truths now, but the idea that God's perfect mercy and forgiveness is compatible with His perfect justice is beyond the mind of any human being to full comprehend and answer questions knowledgeably. Let us be content to say God's word is true, and we will know it all one day soon, oh so very soon.....