your justification and eternal life. "Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, long-suffering." . There is no injustice with God, is there? His Word of Promise is sure. believer's sanctification. 8. perpetual. 6. like Jesus, both inwardly in their hearts, as well as outwardly in their lives. God Is Self-Sufficient - He Has No Needs "For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son also to have life in himself." - John 5:26 As limited humans, we have incredible needs, which left unfulfilled, result in death. God does not love us because he foresaw we would love him. While all of humanity benefits from common grace, only those who profess believe and put their faith in Christ receive saving grace. The priests and Levites are also . These are the elect of GodHis princes and the future monarchs of His kingdom. Colossians 1:12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. witness of the Spirit of God. This is what results in our sanctification and our glorification of God, that we might live for him and enjoy him for all eternity. Gods love is active, drawing us to himself. 2) There are conditions that must be met. Lets assume that all men are guilty of sin in the sight of God. They are called the "elect" because that word denotes "determining beforehand," "ordaining," "deciding ahead of time." Every four years in the U.S., we "elect" a Presidenti.e., we choose who will serve in that office. Let me sink. case, then we entreat you to repent of your sins before a holy God, realizing So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth. There are many reasons why believers should love the The natural mind cannot understand the things of God knows for many men that no amount of mercy will be enough to turn their heart unto Him. They who boast of being elected but lead a godless life mock God and man. Because grace is a part of who God is and not just an action he bestows, it means we can trust that grace is eternal. 3:3-10; 5:18). Each aspect reflects the Lord's glory, like the surface of a multi-faced diamond. Join our mailing list to receive the latest articles, videos, and teachings from Jerry Robinson. The words "wicked" and "unrighteous" and "whosoever" and "all" clearly mean what they say and cannot be turned into "elect.". Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. 1. Simply put, the "elect of God" are those whom God has predestined to salvation. In all wisdom and insight, He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him, with a view to an administration suitable to the fullness of the times, that is, the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth. When life takes a nosedive, though, thats when we begin to question Gods goodness to and for us. And how do I know if I am an elect? Moreover, they are also thought of as angels in the spirit realm. They know that they are not . In the Calvinism vs. Arminianism debate, which side is correct? Romans chapters 1-8 teach us about individual's salvation - condemnation, justification, sanctification, glorification. Spurgeon writes that, It is undeserved mercy, as indeed all true mercy must be, for deserved mercy is only a misnomer for justice. 27; 5:10). In the King James Version of the Bible, it's translated Lord God. The love of God is eternal, sovereign, unchanging, and infinite. lost or perish. And when those things fail to bring us satisfaction, we must decide to humble ourselves and turn our gaze back to the only one who is worthy of glory. 1. to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ would be to the praise of His glory. We can trust the God of the . that the Holy Spirit has shed the love of God abroad in the hearts of God's plausible excuses for why believers don't love one another. that you might truly come to know Him as your Lord and Savior. Be sure you are Don't be satisfied with some past It is by his grace that God imputes merit where none previously existed and declares no debt to be where one had been before.. A wise person uses his heart, soul and mind together with skill and competence. They know This hearing doesn't stop Furthermore, they are the hosts of the spiritual realm and will ascend on Mount Zion. The elect can rest in the knowledge that their faith in Jesus has redeemed them from eternal damnation, regardless of what men think or say. Elect means to choose or to pick out of a group. If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! If I take the wings of the dawn, If I dwell in the remotest part of the sea, even there Your hand will lead me, And Your right hand will lay hold of me. Psalm 139:7-10, Am I a God at hand, declares the Lord, and not a God afar off? He loves them and died for them, and will not allow any of them to be eternally the elect are preserved and therefore they will persevere. And the kingdom will be the LORDs. They get justice. practice by living it. preserved forever. Free as He is, He has let His heart be bound to us forever. They do not habitually practice sin, Additionally, they will also be kings and they will rule in the kingdom of God. beginning on the inside. This of course is a process, which is part of the Through Christs death and resurrection, the penalty for our sins was paid and we were imputed (credited) with Christs righteousness. The Bible is the only possible source for revelation and must be the source for the answer . Look at what Christ taught the woman at the well: "God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth" ( John 4:24 ). The Church As The Elect Ephesians 1:4-13 This is God's election--election to holiness and to faith. they hide it deep in their hearts. First, the commandments of Christ take affect "The Rock! They were the beloved of God, sovereignly loved by Him and chosen for salvation. They hunger and thirst for God and for Him to reveal His truth to their Were there no guilt in the world, no pain and no tears, God would yet be infinitely merciful; but His mercy might well remain hidden in His heart, unknown to the created universe. When Moses asked God, "Who shall I tell Pharaoh has sent me?" The glory of God is of course, inseparable from his other attributes, so God is eternally, infinitely, unchangingly glorious. In general there are three When we meditate on this truth, especially in light of his other attributes of goodness and love, it makes it easier to trust him with all we have going on in our lives, from the very serious to the silly and mundane. Moreover, we also as believers, who have the firstfruits of the spirit, are considered sons of God with them. He leads them in paths of righteousness for His name's sake! They follow His leadership As we have seen previously, Israel is another group of God's elect. I will end this blog with the following verse. We never have to worry about drying up his never-ending well of goodness, peace, mercy and grace. Indeed, when we see wisdom like this, we realize just how much our limited, finite wisdom compares with the limitless, infinite wisdom of God. Mark 13:20 And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elects sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days. They will ascend on Mount Zion and will help in establishing the kingdom of God. Matthew 22:30 For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. with salvation, but rather begins with saving faith in Christ. The fact that all Israel can be elect but not . Jesus' sheep persevere and are preserved to the end (vs. 28). 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. For as the waistband clings to the waist of a man, so I made the whole household of Israel and the whole household of Judah cling to Me, declares the, All have turned aside, together they have become useless, Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness, Destruction and misery are in their paths, And the path of peace they have not known, There is no fear of God before their eyes. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for Gods own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; Man, who is born of woman,Is short-lived and full of turmoil. hearts. Let us notice first from this chapter the unconditional aspects of election. Consequently, there is a group of people I will refer to as non-elect, who are condemned already. According to the Bible, before God executes judgment here on earth, 144,000 Israelites will need to receive Gods seal first. The fact that God is self-existent -- that he was created by nothing and has always existed forever -- is perhaps one of the hardest attributes of God for the believer to understand. Believers do not need to be Welcome to the official online home of True Riches Radio, a unique Bible teaching podcast and the True Riches Academy, an online Bible teaching center that educates, equips, and empowers believers. In his goodness to us, we see that He has purposed to be good in a special way to his people(Ligonier.com). He was fallible. Or, perhaps now you are Here are three. I. Let my body lie down in the caverns of the sea, and still the eye of God will be on my very bones. Whereas human beings may struggle at being honest, the Bible reminds us that God does not, cannot, and will not lie. In fact, the elect are the saints and the sons of God. Now, during the great tribulations, God will save all mankind through the elect. The Lord told Peter three times to No one can receive Jesus as Savior unless God draws him or her ( John 6:44 ). Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord Almighty Revelation 4:8, The word holy means sacred, set apart, revered, or devine. Loving the brethren is one of We hope so. This unction of the indwelling Holy Spirit is again believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. Surely he recognizes deceivers; and when he sees evil, does he not take note? Job 11:7-11. You might ask. Honest. Through the work of Christ in atonement, justice is not violated but satisfied when God spares a sinner. His mercy is does not forbid him to exercise his justice, nor does his justice forbid him to exercise his mercy. How does one know if he or she . When He arises to put down iniquity and save the world from irreparable moral collapse, He is said to be angry. He loves you and me. No one ever yet really trusted Him in vain. 7. There is no injustice with God, is there? Him; and come to Christ by faith believing that He paid your sin debt on the Jesus' sheep (or the elect) hear His voice (vs. 27). with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. Luke 18:7 Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? ourselves lacking. Just like his other attributes, Gods goodness exists within his immutability, and infinite nature, so that he is unchangingly, always good. That God is holy means he is endlessly, always perfect. Sheep follow, goats butt! It is a strange and beautiful eccentricity of the free God, Tozer writes, that He has allowed His heart to be emotionally identified with men. The elect are justified by God and free from spiritual accusation by men, Who will bring a charge against Gods elect? The infinite beautyand I am focusing on the manifestation of his character and his worth and his attributes all of his perfections and greatness are beautiful as they are seen, and there are many of them. The word in verse 4, "knowing," seems to express an intuitive knowledge. Character Qualities. There are no Compassion's church partners around the world help introduce children to the one true God who desires them to become all he has created them to be. Who he is never changes. Once again, we seem to have the implication that God has chosen the elect. The works of the unregenerate only testify against them because their works are And the spiritual deception is complete with signs and wonders designed to fool even Gods elect in order to lead them astray if possible. Video: The Kingdom of God Part 1. They Wisdom is more than just head knowledge and intelligence. one of God's elect than you were before? These people, more often than not, are those who are trusting in the Brethren, nor do they obey the commandments of Christ. It becomes a part of them. And these elect chosen ones will walk humbly with their God and with mortal men. The elect desire to keep the Lord's commandments (1 John 2:3-6; 5:3). We also consider them as our saints, the holy ones of Israel. Christ is King. God is infinitely wise, consistently wise, perfectly wise. For Permission to Quote Information visit http://www.lockman.org. Yes we may Though they may stray He may be a naturalist, boasting of his ability to dissect a beetle, anatomize a fly, or arrange insects and animals in classes with well nigh unutterable names; he may be a geologist, able to discourse of the megatherium and the plesiosaurus, and all kinds of extinct animals; he may imagine that his science, whatever it is, ennobles and enlarges He leads 19The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God. What do the rest get? There is a group of people called the elect which God has saved or will save. 8. Proud member He knows our way, and is with us always. The elect are known for their obedience to the commands of Jesus and their sins are covered in His blood. Wisdom sees everything in focus, each in proper relation to all, and is thus able to work toward predestined goals with flawless precision.. Likewise, although this is hard for many to accept, his sentencing of evil, unrepentant sinners to hell is also right and good. Isaiah 43:7 says that man was created by God for his glory. He is the one whom God exalted to His right hand as a Prince and a Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. our enemies in this world (Matt. His Word as it is in truth, the Word God. God's people are to hate the world system and its king, who is Satan, the god of this world. His common grace is a gift to all of mankind. But for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. (Matthew 24:22), Unless the Lord had shortened those days, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect, whom He chose, He shortened the days. soul. Beyond all these things [put on] love, which is the perfect bond of unity. are to hate sin, and the sinful bent of their old sinful natures. Yes He leads them, He will come and rescue the elect and ultimately all Israel from their troubles. When His hand is stretched out to do something, no one can turn it back. Now Peter, we all Be sure from your personal experience with the Lord that you are His, and intercession for them. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. (Colossians 3:12-15). Their new nature cannot sin because you, then we encourage you to examine yourselves whether you are truly saved. Those who will not hear God's true preachers, but reject them This is the basis of our confidence in Him., The fact that God is infinitely, unchangingly faithful means that he never forgets anything, never fails to do anything he has set out to do, never changes his mind or takes back a promise. 1. The Greek definition of " HOLY " means to be righteous or to be right. Before the foundation of the world. Election is unconditional, because it does not depend on anything outside of God, such as good works or foreseen faith (Romans 9:16). Where shall I go from your Spirit? They are deeper than the depths belowwhat can you know? He wants to see our excitement every time we seek His face. doubt from time to time. 1. Tozer writes, Wisdom, among other things, is the ability to devise perfect ends and to achieve those ends by the most perfect means. The elect continue with the Lord's true churches (vs. 2:19). Yet, it is important to understand that for God to be in a place is not the same way we are in a place. people in salvation, is evidenced in their love for one another. My choice is the tie-breaker." Salem Media Group. face. Moreover, we are considered the living water in the grand scheme of Gods plan. If he comes along and confines you in prison and convenes a court, who can oppose him? The nature of God The Christian faith teaches that there is only one God, who is the creator and sustainer of the world. Compiled & Edited by BST & Crosswalk Staff. Matthew 5:45 tells us, For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.. I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels, to maintain these principles without bias, doing nothing in a spirit of partiality. There was no right on the sinner's part, to the saving mercy of the Most High God. They desire It means more than he is simply fair. If, however, this message general, to hear the voice of His true preachers. and refuse their teachings, and rather follow after false prophets and 7. Britannica Quiz Massachusetts Bay Colony Quiz Most often God's election is associated with his choice of individuals unto salvation.The Calvinist view of election (also known as unconditional election) teaches that in eternity God chose some individuals from the mass of fallen . And only that kind of church could emit such a sweet fragrance and elicit such an encouraging response. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. It is not good to live in doubt and fear of your soul's standing before God. (1) Election does not mean that God merely knew who would believe and on that basis elected them. The highest science, the loftiest speculation, the mightiest philosophy, which can ever engage the attention of a child of God, is the name, the nature, the person, the work, the doings, and the existence of the great God . leaves you in greater doubt of your salvation or of God's electing love for In the Greek, the word translated as elect is eklektos meaning to be chosen, or selected, for Gods divine purposes. A truly wise person is someone who understands all the facts and makes the best decisions. This view holds that a person's salvation is by God's sovereign decree in eternity past before creation or before anyone believes. Those who heed the Lord's call are the chosen ones, but everyone in the world is given the invitation to be saved. As with all of Gods attributes, they are not separate, isolated traits but interconnected parts of his perfect whole being. Satan targets the elect with deception. They do not keep the Romans 8:33 Who shall bring a charge against Gods elect? 4 Ways the Parable of the Sower Encourages Spiritual Growth. True saving faith, along with the witness of the Holy Spirit, There are a number of reasons why Israel's elect calling is still operable. And you were dead in your trespasses and sins. In conclusion, the elect of God are Gods chosen people. in the heart and mind of the saved person, bringing these inward faculties into Those who say they are sinless and are above sin, need It is the reason that everyone Christian or non-Christian - enjoys the blessings of life, provision and abundance. The kingdom of God is the kingdom of Christ, the Messiah. Jesus' sheep (or the elect) hear His voice (vs. 27). So his faithfulness cannot be understood apart from his immutability, the fact that he never changes. Being aware of that which is taking place around me so I can have the right response to it (Mark 14:38) Attentiveness vs. Unconcern. The apostle Paul was certain that God had chosen certain people as His own. you deserve His righteous judgment and wrath because of your wicked sins against Grace to You. the people of God away from serving the Lord. The idea of divine election is emphasized in the book of Deuteronomy: "For you are a people holy to the LORD your God; the LORD your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on earth to be his people, his treasured possession" (Deuteronomy 7:6). If they do not love Though jealousy today is seen as a negative thing, God's jealousy is actually a positive virtue. Jehovah or Yahweh is the most intensely sacred name to Jewish scribes and many will not even pronounce the name. Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; Peter-1 1:2. We all sin and make mistakes; The elect recognize their own sinful nature and capability of sinning, and that they still sin, far more than they want to. The elect are instructed to clothe themselves with nine things: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, love, peace, and gratefulness, So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, Mark. love this world should examine themselves to see if they are truly saved. The holiness of God, the wrath of God, and the health of the creation are inseparably united. We respect your privacy and never share your contact information with anyone. I tell you that He will bring about justice for them quickly. (Luke 18:7), And the people stood by, looking on. who are members of a true church, who have learned the glorious truths of God's They never quit believing in Jesus a their personal Savior. then draw confidence from those evidences in your life that you are a born I have manifested Your name to the men whom You gave Me out of the world; they were Yours and You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word. book of 1 John some of the particular characteristics and qualities of the And not only this, but there was Rebekah also, when she had conceived twins by one man, our father Isaac; for though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything good or bad, so that Gods purpose according to His choice would stand, not because of works but because of Him who calls, it was said to her, The older will serve the younger.read more.Just as it is written, Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated. What shall we say then? They are words directly from God Himself. subjection to the commandments of Christ. For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. (Matthew 24:24). 9:16). Enumeration. After their hearts have been affected Faithfully trusting in who God says he is a great comfort. And his faithfulness pours out from his love, so we can trust Pauls word that in all things God works for the good of those who love him., Of course, we dont always understand or see how his plan is faithful. Without Christ taking the place for us and dying for our sins, we would all fall short of Gods holy standard. As believers of God and of Christ, we are also chosen children of God. Video: Who is the woman clothed with the sun? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. Demonic deception just prior to Jesus Second Coming will become so great, even the elect would be deceived if it were possible. We are sealed with that Holy Spirit of no doubt they suffer spiritually as a result of not growing up under the Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. 1 Corinthians 13:12, O, taste and see that the Lord is good Psalm 34:8, According to Tozer, the goodness of God disposes Him to be kind, cordial, benevolent, and full of good will toward men. The knowledge that we are never alone calms the troubled sea of our lives and speaks peace to our soul., Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! The Great Tribulation will be cut short for the sake of the elect. The election of God is a composite of the unconditional aspects and the conditional aspects of the plans, choices, and will of God. So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen. (Matthew 20:16), For many are called, but few are chosen. (Matthew 22:14). 19-20). This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. - Colossians 1:17, Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure Psalm 147:5. It shows the meaning of our love relationship with Him. 1:4-5). believe the Scripture alike. Be faithful to Jesus and his teachings. That is they hear not only with the outward ear, but with the inward Those who say God is through with the Jewish people denigrate the character of God. It is because the God who promised us eternal life is immutable that we may rest assured that nothing, not trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword shall separate us from the love of Christ. protective and preserving presence with His people. 14:4). is one of God's elect? Now, when God looks on us, he sees Christs perfect holiness. Hebrews 6:18 puts it like this: God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged., In his devotional Forward, Ron Moore puts it like this: God's attribute of omnipotence means that God is able to do all that He desires to do. His work is perfect, For all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness and without injustice, Righteous and upright is He. 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