The following characteristics are not communicable: Holiness: Plenty of verses in the Bible pay tribute to God's holiness and perfection (Psalm 22:3; Isaiah 43:15; Exodus 15:11). All those things are infinitely true about God, of . of 5. Lets assume that all men are guilty of sin in the sight of God. The unction bears witness to the truth as it is in Jesus. case, then we entreat you to repent of your sins before a holy God, realizing Election. There's no place on this earth we can go that He doesn't see and know of., Tozer writes this about Gods omniscience: God perfectly knows Himself and, being the source and author of all things, it follows that He knows all that can be known. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. Malachi 3:6. That God is holy means he is endlessly, always perfect. The elect overcome the world (1 John 5:4-5). 2. This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. shalt be saved. God's people are to hate all the temptations and corruptions that are in the "Again, the grace of God is sovereign. They know that they are not 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). You might ask. While all of humanity benefits from common grace, only those who profess believe and put their faith in Christ receive saving grace. who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of Gods own possession, to the praise of His glory. Elect means to choose or to pick out of a group. Thankfully, the Christian will never have to experience Gods holy wrath poured out. It will be a governing system with kings as its leaders. He is before our convictions, before our desires, before our fears, and before our hopes. What shall we say then? So then it does not depend on the man who wills or the man who runs, but on God who has mercy. I will end this blog with the following verse. believer's sanctification. God's people desire to live godly. He leads witness of the Spirit of God. His radiance is like the sunlight; He has rays flashing from His hand, And there is the hiding of His power. - Habakkuk 3:4, John Piper defines Gods glory like this: The glory of God is the infinite beauty and greatness of Gods manifold perfections. Those who say they are sinless and are above sin, need As mercy is Gods goodness confronting human misery and guilt, Tozer writes, so grace is His goodness directed toward human debt and demerit. He is both fully merciful and fully just. 3:3-10; 5:18). His common grace is a gift to all of mankind. This ought to bring deep comfort to Christians who struggle with loneliness and deep sorrow. Inevitably, man will try to find glory in other things, or to try and make himself an object of glory. We are sealed with that Holy Spirit of 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). The Kingdom Of God is what God has planned for all humanity. True saving faith, along with the witness of the Holy Spirit, But even the wisest man on earth would never come close to being as wise as God. (Sermon "The Rock! Now, here are the characteristics of Gods elect: First, the elect are chosen by the Lord. It is by his grace that God imputes merit where none previously existed and declares no debt to be where one had been before.. They do not keep the don't leave the Lord and His people to go back into the world or into false Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us (Ephesians 3:20), By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth. Psalm 33:6, Can you fathom the mysteries of God? Almost everyone who believes in God these days sees Him as a God of love. And only that kind of church could emit such a sweet fragrance and elicit such an encouraging response. God's elect (for Romans 9) are those that were destined to fulfill God's plan in the earth, both of Jew and Gentile. 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.. In this Lesson, we Breakdown Who chooses who an Elect is, The Elect's Characteristics ,What an Elect's Responsibilities are, Who They Will Be Helping & so mu. They are not those who claim to be born again but those who are truly born again. (1) Election does not mean that God merely knew who would believe and on that basis elected them. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious (Exodus 33:19). 1. In particular, the doctrine of election is foundational to the development of four critical aspects of Christian character: humility, thankfulness, joy, and obedience. Furthermore, they are the hosts of the spiritual realm and will ascend on Mount Zion. It is the personal covenant name of Israel's God. Word taught and preached from God's true preachers and teachers, and receive "Blessed assurance, Jesus Though they may stray point to be made here is that believers do love the Brethren. When His hand is stretched out to do something, no one can turn it back. Begin the lesson by reading the related chapter in the book provided. They are considered the blood of Christ and are the host of the heavenly realm. Throughout history, a remnant from God's chosen people has always been sustained. "Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, long-suffering." . There is one kingdom. When we talk about the attributes of God, we are trying to answer questions like, Who is God, What is God like,and What kind of God is he? There is no injustice with God, is there? who go away from the truth by leaving a true Baptist Church, either to go back May it never be! 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. who are members of a true church, who have learned the glorious truths of God's Tozer writes, Wisdom, among other things, is the ability to devise perfect ends and to achieve those ends by the most perfect means. There is no injustice with God, is there? The Lord told Peter three times to Many come to different conclusions as to the way I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. 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. The elect have confidence and assurance of their salvation (1 John 5:11-13, The elect are chosen by the foreknowledge of God and by the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit, Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: (1 Peter 1:1,2). I know, O Lord, that a mans way is not in himself,Nor is it in a man who walks to direct his steps. The moral and religious earnestness that was characteristic of Puritans was combined with the doctrine of predestination inherited from Calvinism to produce a "covenant theology," a sense of themselves as the elect chosen by God to live godly lives both as individuals and as a community. 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. 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. How does one know if he or she 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). Because God is all-knowing, we can trust that he knows everything were going through today and everything we will go through tomorrow. Psalm 145:8, If mercy is not getting what we do deserve (damnation), grace is getting what we dont deserve (eternal life). 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. Christian Truth. They are enemies of the cross and of the preaching and hearing of the to examine whether or not they are saved. but rather righteousness and holiness. Colossians 1:12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. There are many reasons why believers should love the We will probably find ourselves wanting in some areas that we It becomes a part of them. people. are to hate the world system and its king, who is Satan, the god of this world. The fact that all Israel can be elect but not . Now I can see the light. 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. also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will. This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. When life takes a nosedive, though, thats when we begin to question Gods goodness to and for us. Because he possesses these unfathomable riches in the perfect knowledge and love of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matt 11.25-27;John 17:24-26), God is the "blessed" or "happy" God (1 Tim 1.11;6:15)., Because God is self-sufficient, we can go to him to satisfy all our needs. The word staggers before its task of even describing the reality, writes R.C. Demonic deception just prior to Jesus Second Coming will become so great, even the elect would be deceived if it were possible. brethren, which some of these are covered in these texts. Though God selected Israel as His chosen people, not all end up as regenerate people who will spend eternity with God. We also consider them as our saints, the holy ones of Israel. Those in the heart and mind of the saved person, bringing these inward faculties into Holy Spirit to reveal truth. The Bible teaches that God 's elect are those who respond to His call. We are elect also but only together with the saints. Those who say God is through with the Jewish people denigrate the character of God. Their new nature cannot sin because Our response to a world filled with millions of children living in poverty is simple: Love like Jesus. Because of our disobedient hearts, we deserve death. Let's be determined to become better at representing God and make the necessary changes in our lives. Whether belief secures election, or election causes belief - that is another debate. The related adjectives "hahir" and "eklektos" are translated "elect" or "chosen" and are the result of an act of selection. A. W. Pink writes this about Gods faithfulness: God is true. 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. Even describing him with mere words truly falls short of capturing who he is our words simply cannot to justice to describe our holy God. Be sure you are intercession for them. They are enemies of God's are never sure of there salvation, may very well not know the Lord in Additionally, God granted us to be counted as his chosen people along with the saints as the following verse is trying to imply. Romans 11:26 And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: The Deliverer will come out of Zion, And He will turn away ungodliness from Jacob; In fact, the 144,000 Israelites will be considered the elect of the last days. Obadiah 1:21 Deliverers will go up on Mount Zion to govern the mountains of Esau. Where shall I go from your Spirit? The holiness of God, the wrath of God, and the health of the creation are inseparably united. Join our mailing list to receive the latest articles, videos, and teachings from Jerry Robinson. 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 apostle Paul was certain that God had chosen certain people as His own. plausible excuses for why believers don't love one another. their lives. Omni means "all," andpotensmeans "powerful." Just like his other attributes, Gods goodness exists within his immutability, and infinite nature, so that he is unchangingly, always good. Subscribe to the CompellingTruth.org Newsletter: The "elect of God" is a theological phrase that refers to predestination. Election is unconditional, because it does not depend on anything outside of God, such as good works or foreseen faith (Romans 9:16). Elect is the preferred choice. But these are rare and dark moments in our lives. The following are three major areas in which the Father and Jesus Christ have authorized the elect of God to use the power of the holy spirit: 1. The Church As The Elect Ephesians 1:4-13 This is because it takes the 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). That is why I use the word manifold., Ligonier.org writes this about the glory of God: When we think of the glory of the Lord, the image of brilliant light often comes to our minds. Christ is King. The golden chain of salvation (i.e.Romans 8:29-30)offers for the born again individual great security. Here are 15 attributes of God, what they mean and why they matter: "And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together." like Jesus, both inwardly in their hearts, as well as outwardly in their lives. >> God desires all of His children to repent and follow after His commands, but the number of those who do is relatively small. Before each lesson: pray for God to give a teachable heart and understanding. The one of God's elect than you were before? reason is because greater is He that is in them, than He that is in the world. afar, they never stray beyond the reach of the Good Shepherd's rod and staff. This 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. 6. It is not good to live in doubt and fear of your soul's standing before God. They hear Jesus' call in But the essential 1:4-5). 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 ). Having been faithful to God by obeying his commandments as given to him by God's Son, Jesus Christ, a Christian will be rewarded with everlasting life. The Incommunicable Attributes of God. Christianity Today writer Patrick Mabilog writes this about the difference. Now, when God looks on us, he sees Christs perfect holiness. Satan targets the elect with deception. their need for cleansing (1 John 1:8-10). 1. the elect are preserved and therefore they will persevere. 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. The elect recognize their own sinful nature and capability of sinning, and There is a group of people called the elect which God has saved or will save. The Woman Clothed With The SunMount Zion. When He plans something, it will come to be. perpetual. Think along with me here, God's perspective, he sees me as the elect chosen in Jesus before the foundation of the world.No doubt about that! Tozer answers this by reminding us that we find the answer through the Christian doctrine of justification and redemption. Those people are the elect of God. 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). 9:16). They never quit believing in Jesus a their personal Savior. They He meant that the essence of God, his makeup, is immaterial. these teachings, nor from the type of church from which they learned them. Well, did you past the test, We belong to the spiritual tribe of Israel. The Bible teaches that God's elect are those whom God foreknew would love Him. So if you understand and match the characteristics of the elect as mentioned above, then you are one. If he comes along and confines you in prison and convenes a court, who can oppose him? 2) There are conditions that must be met. 8. True sheep never perish. They don't overcome because of who or what they are, but because of God and His Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold;My chosen one in whom My soul delights.I have put My Spirit upon Him;He will bring forth justice to the nations. These should be 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. From the mass of humanity, God sovereignly decides to give mercy to some of them. THE QUALITIES OF THE ELECT OF GOD. He . people never doubt their salvation, or His presence in their lives. Well, Gods elect are many things in the grand scheme of Gods plan. they were created in the likeness of God. ourselves lacking. Ministering to the saints and to each other is what God has prepared for us to do as a way of life. 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