Moreover, the sons of God are what Jesus Christ considers as brothers. It is this that Moses represented to ancient Israel the type of the new ( Deuteronomy 26:18 ). practice by living it. And only that kind of church could emit such a sweet fragrance and elicit such an encouraging response. A Christian's reward. He wants to see our excitement every time we seek His face. people. They do not abide by the false teaching that you have to be living something, (works) in order to go to heaven. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. The moral qualities of God are absolute, and He makes them known. All of the elect should bear these marks, at least in some Honest. convinced that you never were truly saved. The Kingdom Of God is what God has planned for all humanity. Jesus is God's elected and predestinated savior of the world. These people, more often than not, are those who are trusting in Ministering to the saints and to each other is what God has prepared for us to do as a way of life. The holiness of God, the wrath of God, and the health of the creation are inseparably united. Compiled & Edited by BST & Crosswalk Staff. Israel, as God's elect nation, was not ever composed entirely of regenerate people. Those who will not hear God's true preachers, but reject them They do not keep the Just like his other attributes, Gods goodness exists within his immutability, and infinite nature, so that he is unchangingly, always good. Simply put, the "elect of God" are those whom God has predestined to salvation. For all have sinned and fall short glory of God, and, the wages of sin is death. But because of mercy, we dont get what we deserve. The Church is an Elect People. the brethren, then they are not saved. John 10:26-29. The fact that he is unchanging means he can never not be faithful. "feed my sheep" and "feed my lambs". The word used for choice in this verse is the word elect. Again, the Bible refers to Jesus as elect. He is our example and provides the pattern for the Christian life. The elect are known by their meek and gentle lifestyle and their spiritual fruit is abundant. The words are used of choices human (Gen 6:2; Deut 30:19; Lk 10:42; 14:7) and divine for . Additionally, God granted us to be counted as his chosen people along with the saints as the following verse is trying to imply. Colossians 1:12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. The doctrine of election is not controversial; verses such as Ephesians 1:4 clearly talk about God choosing people. Jehovah or Yahweh is the most intensely sacred name to Jewish scribes and many will not even pronounce the name. they were created in the likeness of God. Thus the Word is engrafted into their very person. We also consider them as our saints, the holy ones of Israel. This Copyright 2011-2023 Got Questions Ministries - All Rights Reserved. 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. At a Bible study that I attended when I was in high school I first learned about a concept believed by some Christians called election - this is, the idea that "before the foundation of the world, by sheer grace, according to the free good pleasure of his will, God chose in Christ to salvation a definite number of particular people out of the entire human race, which had fallen by its own . As with Gods other perfect attributes, Christians find it easier to affirm the goodness of God when things are going well. Now Peter, we all Elect is the preferred choice. The election of God is a composite of the unconditional aspects and the conditional aspects of the plans, choices, and will of God. Yes, they hear His voice. following message will answer this question for those who are in doubt of their years by those who were struggling with the doctrine of election. And, interestingly, as Desiring God writer Andrew Wilson notes in his article on the subject of Gods goodness, the psalmist affirms his experience of Gods goodness from a place of suffering. you deserve His righteous judgment and wrath because of your wicked sins against Election is unconditional, because it does not depend on anything outside of God, such as good works or foreseen faith (Romans 9:16). In love, New American Standard Bible Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. 1:4). They were all the brethren of God's children. Although God made us in His image, certain properties of Himself cannot be transferred to humans. Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea. 2 Thessalonians 2:13: "But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.". Where can I go from Your Spirit? And how do I know if I am an elect? their lives. That God is holy means he is endlessly, always perfect. "Blessed assurance, Jesus For you are a holy people to the Lord your God; the Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for His own possession out of all the peoples who are on the face of the earth. Romans 8:18 I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. But Christians can take comfort in these moments by remembering these attributes of God, for when we go through hard times, we know that God is nevertheless unchangingly faithful, good, always with us and wise. They obey His commandments. The elect continue with the Lord's true churches (vs. 2:19). 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. Characteristics of God include the following: God is Holy God is Good God is Just God Is Impartial God is Infinite God is Patient God Is Faithful God is Love God is Holy God is holy. In fact, Paul says that God is "able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine"(Ephesians 3:20)., Although such power might seem frightful, remember that God is good. His love is personal. That simply means that God's love toward us is an . Here are three. They continue to This unction of the indwelling Holy Spirit is are never sure of there salvation, may very well not know the Lord in We never have to worry about drying up his never-ending well of goodness, peace, mercy and grace. and refuse their teachings, and rather follow after false prophets and Word taught and preached from God's true preachers and teachers, and receive 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 . This is how we take part in the inheritance of the saints and share in their and glory. THE LOVE OF GOD IS FREE AND UNCONDITIONAL. Tozer writes this about the mercy of God. God the Father and Jesus Christ have an intense desire for those who are called to salvation to succeed in becoming immortal beings in the Family of God. In all wisdom and insight. 5. Let me go to sea in the howling tempest, with winds shrieking, the waves lifting their mad hands to the skies, and I will have the eye of God on me. The elect are instructed to clothe themselves with nine things: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, love, peace, and gratefulness I know, O Lord, that a mans way is not in himself,Nor is it in a man who walks to direct his steps. Let me sink. evidences of God's saving grace in the hearts of His people is that sweet He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will. This is God's election--election to holiness and to faith. No question about it, scripture is very unambiguous about God's elect. their need for cleansing (1 John 1:8-10). He choseor electedthem. these teachings, nor from the type of church from which they learned them. Ephesians 2:19 Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of Gods household. Here are three. Moreover, they are also thought of as angels in the spirit realm. Likewise, although this is hard for many to accept, his sentencing of evil, unrepentant sinners to hell is also right and good. In verse 19, he makes the remarkable announcement, Many are the afflictions of the righteous. Even with a good God, who is sovereign over everything and has the power to do whatever he likes, good people still suffer. Thats why He cant lie, tolerate sin, or save impenitent sinners. John MacArthur, Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. We also consider them as our saints, the holy ones of Israel. First, I will tell you what the doctrine of election will make saints do under the blessing of God; and, secondly, what it do for sinners if God blesses them with it. If we aren't showing these attributes then we aren't representing God well enough. Unconditional Election. When His hand is stretched out to do something, no one can turn it back. The related adjectives "hahir" and "eklektos" are translated "elect" or "chosen" and are the result of an act of selection. If so, this is a good thing. They desire but rather righteousness and holiness. 27; 5:10). The apostle John, as fine a Christian as he was, even had to be rebuked by 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 This prophetic truth appears once again, in almost identical fashion, in the book of Mark. It means he always does what is right and good toward all men. by saying that I believe that there are many of God's elect who are not All rights reserved. I glorified You on the earth, having accomplished the work which You have given Me to do.read more.Now, Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was. afar, they never stray beyond the reach of the Good Shepherd's rod and staff. There is a group of people called the elect which God has saved or will save. He may be safely relied upon. And these elect chosen ones will walk humbly with their God and with mortal men. These are ignorant of church truth, and Before each lesson: pray for God to give a teachable heart and understanding. They who boast of being elected but lead a godless life mock God and man. as it is written,There is none righteous, not even one; There is none who understands,There is none who seeks for God; All have turned aside, together they have become useless;There is none who does good,There is not even one.read more.Their throat is an open grave,With their tongues they keep deceiving,The poison of asps is under their lips; Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness; Their feet are swift to shed blood, 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. Now we know that whatever the Law says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, so that every mouth may be closed and all the world may become accountable to God; because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin. All the sins and vices, and all 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. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. religion. So, in order to experience the glory of God, it is very important to minister to the sons of God for they are the saints and the elect. His attributes are the same from before the beginning of time into eternity. are to hate sin, and the sinful bent of their old sinful natures. Discover what pertinent messages God has for His elect and how you can be a part of the remnant. His attributes are expressed in His Word, and they make their demands. John 3:36. Those who still love sin and immorality would For this is contained in Scripture: BEHOLD, I LAY IN ZION A CHOICE STONE, A PRECIOUS CORNER stone, AND HE WHO BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. (1 Peter 2:6). May it never be! He is tenderhearted and of quick sympathy, and His unfailing attitude toward all moral beings is open, frank, and friendly. Be sure you are They are deeper than the depths belowwhat can you know? abiding faith in their God; a faith which was not of themselves, but was given sanctification. They one of God's elect than you were before? God will have justice for sin, either from Christs atoning death or, for those who will not accept it, eternal wrath in hell. tenor of our lives is one of confidence, and assurance, and faith. . teachers, cast doubt upon their Christian testimony and salvation experience. The elect of God are our saints and we are supposed to help them out. will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion. - Romans 9:15-16, As noted above, Gods mercy is inseparable from his justness. The elect have a strong moral character and godly lifestyle (1 John 1:6-7; their lives. 8. Because of our disobedient hearts, we deserve death. to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ would be to the praise of His glory. >> Satan targets the elect with false Christs and false prophets, who come in Gods name. If you are truly saved, may this message establish That is certainly appropriate, as Scripture often describes the glory of God in terms of a light that shines brighter than anything that we experience on earth.. But God is close to them because his spirit is on them. In brief summary, here are the basic views of election most frequently encountered, though every view has its own variations. His grace is something we do not earn or lose (For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God Eph. Luke 18:7 Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? saved and that you are one of His elect. Let my gurgling voice be heard in the waves. All who have been chosen by God have been foreknown by Him and have been sanctified by the power of Gods Spirit. They listen to His voice as they Indeed, Tozer writes this about the confusing, head-spinning attribute of Gods infinity: To admit that there is One who lies beyond us, who exists outside of all our categories, who will not be dismissed with a name, who will not appear before the bar of our reason, nor submit to our curious inquiries: this requires a great deal of humility, more than most of us possess, so we save face by thinking God down to our level, or at least down to where we can manage Him., In his article on Christianity.com, Dr. Adrian Rogers writes about the self-existence of God: The name Jehovah is used some 6,800 times in the Bible. 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. Jesus' sheep persevere and are preserved to the end (vs. 28). These two components may be further divided between corporate and individual aspects of election. and they follow. The elect do not love the world (2:15-16). This ought to be a source of incredible joy for believers. - Deut 7:9, [I]f we are faithless, he remains faithful for he cannot deny himself. 2 Timothy 2:13. Jesus' sheep (or the elect) hear His voice (vs. 27). It isGod who justifies. Not only does it speak of God's strength, but also it speaks of the sovereignty of God and the goodness of God. She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son. And his love for us knows no beginning and no end. God is able and powerful to do anything he wills without any effort on his part. 6. listen to His voice- that is to say they listen to His Word. All that is good or ever will be good in us is preceded by the grace of God and is the effect of a divine cause within." 59. The natural mind cannot understand the things of In his Olivet Discourse, a sermon focused specifically on the events preceding His Second Coming, Jesus explains that the time period just prior to His return, known as the Great Tribulation, would be so difficult that no human life would be saved without His merciful intervention. abides within the believer forever. The elect have an unction from the Holy Spirit, and therefore receive and Secondly, they are kings and priests. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. 11. in all the paths wherein He leads them on their journey through life. In Christian theology, election refers to God's choosing of individuals or peoples to be the objects of his grace or to otherwise fulfill his purposes. 4. hearts. Led by Christian thinker/writer/speaker, Jerry Robinson. I have even met agnostics who are quite certain that if God exists, He must be benevolent, compassionate, and loving. 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. I glorified You on the earth, having accomplished the work which You have given Me to do. 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? Now, Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was. Tozer writes, Wisdom, among other things, is the ability to devise perfect ends and to achieve those ends by the most perfect means. And finally, they represent the blood of Christ. leaves you in greater doubt of your salvation or of God's electing love for It indicates His complete and infinite perfection. your justification and eternal life. 4. 1. Revelation 14:1 Then I looked and saw the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him 144,000 who had His name and His Fathers name written on their foreheads. (Sermon 9:16). His mercy is also undeserved by us. But those 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. In many Christian circles, people describe believers as God's elect. They He exists on a plane wholly distinguishable from the one readily available to the five senses.. Video: How to recognize the 144,000 Israelites. Romans 8:33 Who shall bring a charge against Gods elect? Moreover, we also as believers, who have the firstfruits of the spirit, are considered sons of God with them. Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,And before you were born I consecrated you;I have appointed you a prophet to the nations., But when God, who had set me apart even from my mothers womb and called me through His grace, was pleased. 1. My choice is the tie-breaker." They listen to the again believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. The Word takes residence in their very being as So his faithfulness cannot be understood apart from his immutability, the fact that he never changes. that they still sin, far more than they want to. They hunger and thirst for God and for Him to reveal His truth to their Rom 8:33; Eph 1:4; Col 3:12; 1 Thess 1:4; 2 Tim 2:10; Titus 1:1; 1 Pet 1:1-2; 2:8-9; 5:13; Rev 17:14). There are many reasons why believers should love the These words clearly highlight God's comforting characteristics towards all of His children. 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. Until next time my friends, may God bless you all! Inevitably, man will try to find glory in other things, or to try and make himself an object of glory. 10. Through Christs death and resurrection, the penalty for our sins was paid and we were imputed (credited) with Christs righteousness. To preserve His creation God must destroy whatever would destroy it. Mercy is one of His defining characteristics. In other words, the Word of God affects a real change in These are the elect of GodHis princes and the future monarchs of His kingdom. Psalm 145:8, If mercy is not getting what we do deserve (damnation), grace is getting what we dont deserve (eternal life). Let's be determined to become better at representing God and make the necessary changes in our lives. 7. Join our mailing list to receive the latest articles, videos, and teachings from Jerry Robinson. Before I formed you in the womb I knew you. Now, when God looks on us, he sees Christs perfect holiness. Their new nature cannot sin because The elect desire to keep the Lord's commandments (1 John 2:3-6; 5:3). He is infinitely, unchangeably, unfailingly merciful forgiving, lovingly kind toward us. Each aspect reflects the Lord's glory, like the surface of a multi-faced diamond. If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! overcome the world by the confidence and power of the Lord. all their hearts and minds. Its important to note the anything he wills part of that statement, because God cannot do anything that is contradictory or contrary to his nature. The word used for Chosen in this verse is the word elect. As the firstborn of all creation, Jesus Christ was the first elect or chosen of God. essential characteristics of the elect of God, which are given in our text in John 10:26-29. 3. 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. believe the Scripture alike. In this way, Gods kingdom can manifest here on earth. - Colossians 1:17, Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure Psalm 147:5. Are you more convinced now that you are God said, "I AM THAT I AM." is one of God's elect? There are no His Word of Promise is sure. No one else will be allowed to enter heaven. This Nevertheless, he is with us, the fullness of his presence is all around us. Each of the above very clearly includes two facts that refute Unconditional Election: 1) The command and invitation are given to all, not just to a select group. led to do or say by some religious worker, which you were told would save your Election is the fountain of God's love for sinners. salvation. If I ascend to heaven, you are there! 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.. Again, all such who A sure mark of God's elect is that they will As believers, we are supposed to help minister to them. Thus they understand their need for perpetual cleansing Or where can I flee from Your presence? And if those days had not been cut short, no human being would be saved. The They are enemies of God's Christianity Today writer Patrick Mabilog writes this about the difference. He doesnt love humanity in some vague sense, he loves humans. The elect love the Brethren (1 John 2:9-11; 3:14-15). 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). Moreover, we are considered the living water in the grand scheme of Gods plan. He is both fully merciful and fully just. The elect overcome the world (1 John 5:4-5). And He never sleeps or slumbers, He's aware every moment of every day, exactly what we're up against. 2. "For God did not send his Son unto the world to condemn the world: but that the world through him might be saved" John 3:17. 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? And they overcome by Grace to You. with salvation, but rather begins with saving faith in Christ. For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. What are the distinguishing features of the remnant? The kingdom of God is the kingdom of Christ, the Messiah. God has set His love upon some sinners in unconditional election (Jer.31:3; 2Tim. This is a mark of God's elect, that they persevere and are Now we want to see from the So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. Malachi 3:6. But these are rare and dark moments in our lives. God, however, has never once been in need of anything. They are considered the blood of Christ and are the host of the heavenly realm. He knows our way, and is with us always. So, God's elect would mean the ONE or ones He has preferred or chosen over others. Often God is called "Almighty," describing Him as the One who possesses all power and authority(2 Corinthians 6:18; Revelation 1:8). They are words directly from God Himself. Romans chapters 1-8 teach us about individual's salvation - condemnation, justification, sanctification, glorification. But they also know that they The major components of God's lordship are his control, authority, and covenantal presence. One attribute does not negate another, but each complements the other. 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