[Michael The Disciple]

Originally Posted by mizpeh

I see it a little differently. Because of God's foreknowledge, He knew from before the world began who would choose to walk in His ways. He knows the end from the beginning. The entirety of history was known of God before it could be called "history". So we do have a free choice to live according to God's original design and intent. He foresaw our choices. After seeing the end, God called, predestined, justified, and glorified.

Did God step into future history and cause some redirection? I think so, but nothing that would ultimately restrict our freedom to choose.

I hear what you are saying but much scripture teaches predestination. Calvin did not invent that and it is one of the few things he did seem to understand.