Tom

The Father in his all knowing foreknowledge knows before hand just who will actually remain faithful to Christ. But he also knows those who will fall away and love the world more in the long run. We do not know who these persevering saints are. But only the father. I like what A.W.Pink says in his commentary on Hebrews. That it is a false teaching to believe that all those who profess Christ will be saved. Rather it is only those who actually persevere in the faith that can claim they are chosen of God the Father.pg 605,par 2 and on.