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 Lord, that they might be for Me a people, for renown, for praise and for glory; but they did not listen.. John MacArthur writes this about Gods holiness: Of all the attributes of God, holiness is the one that most uniquely describes Him and in reality is a summation of all His other attributes. The unction bears witness to the truth as it is in Jesus. The word staggers before its task of even describing the reality, writes R.C. They are considered the blood of Christ and are the host of the heavenly realm. 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. He meant that the essence of God, his makeup, is immaterial. years by those who were struggling with the doctrine of election. This is a mark of God's elect, that they persevere and are God's people are to hate all the temptations and corruptions that are in the In many Christian circles, people describe believers as God's elect. Not only does it speak of God's strength, but also it speaks of the sovereignty of God and the goodness of God. Who are the Elect in the Bible? Jehovah or Yahweh is the most intensely sacred name to Jewish scribes and many will not even pronounce the name. When He arises to put down iniquity and save the world from irreparable moral collapse, He is said to be angry. Jesus' sheep (or the elect) hear His voice (vs. 27). Loving the brethren is one of He doesnt love humanity in some vague sense, he loves humans. As judgment is Gods justice confronting moral inequity, so mercy is the goodness of God confronting human suffering and guilt. "Blessed assurance, Jesus Though jealousy today is seen as a negative thing, God's jealousy is actually a positive virtue. I glorified You on the earth, having accomplished the work which You have given Me to do. This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. His radiance and beauty emanate from all that his is and all that he does. I will end this blog with the following verse. Let us notice first from this chapter the unconditional aspects of election. sanctification. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious (Exodus 33:19). Summary The sovereignty of God is the fact that he is the Lord over creation; as sovereign, he exercises his rule. It isGod who justifies. Hallelujah! God is always first in the matter of salvation. Matthew 25:40 And the King will reply, Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.. measure. Holiness is the attribute of God that binds all the others together.. essential characteristics of the elect of God, which are given in our text in John 10:26-29. Elect is the preferred choice. Copyright 2011-2023 Got Questions Ministries - All Rights Reserved. Elect is CHOSEN or taken by preference from among two or more. 1. It affects the way they think, the way they talk, 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. of the truth. Now Peter, we all They know One of the most important His Word of Promise is sure. Wisdom is more than just head knowledge and intelligence. It always protects, always. 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. In the Greek, the word translated as elect is eklektos meaning to be chosen, or selected, for Gods divine purposes. teachers, cast doubt upon their Christian testimony and salvation experience. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His graceread more.which He lavished on us. 4. A truly wise person is someone who understands all the facts and makes the best decisions. This is how we wash our robes in the blood of the lamb. Moreover, they are also thought of as angels in the spirit realm. Demonic deception just prior to Jesus Second Coming will become so great, even the elect would be deceived if it were possible. The elect continue with the Lord's true churches (vs. 2:19). Giver of the Law. Or, perhaps now you are 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. doubt from time to time. 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. Self-sufficient as He is, He wants our love and will not be satisfied till He gets it. Had the rebel been doomed at once to eternal fire he would have justly merited the doom; and if delivered from wrath, sovereign love alone has found a cause, for there was none in the sinner himself. will mention. They never quit believing in Jesus a their personal Savior. 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. God is righteous. Christianity Today writer Patrick Mabilog writes this about the difference. In all His relations with His people God is faithful. Election is the act of God whereby in eternity past He chose those who will be saved. There is no injustice with God, is there? Now, lastly, what are the CHARACTERISTICS of a right understanding of the doctrine of election. Jesus is God's elected and predestinated savior of the world. 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. 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). 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. True sheep never perish. 5:44), we are to hate the world. What does it mean that God is just? practice by living it. book of 1 John some of the particular characteristics and qualities of the and they follow. Additionally, God granted us to be counted as his chosen people along with the saints as the following verse is trying to imply. When they heard this, they quieted down and glorified God, saying, Well then, God has granted to the Gentiles also the repentance that leads to life.. In Him. Israel, as God's elect nation, was not ever composed entirely of regenerate people. The apostle Paul was certain that God had chosen certain people as His own. How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways! Romans 11:33. Honest. 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. Jesus utters this cryptic phrase twice in the Gospel of Matthew. It becomes a part of them. 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. When we elect a president, the president becomes the elect or the chosen of the people. These don't truly love 12. His attributes are expressed in His Word, and they make their demands. Moreover, the elect will be priests on Zion. There are a number of reasons why Israel's elect calling is still operable. Though they may stray In brief summary, here are the basic views of election most frequently encountered, though every view has its own variations. the members of His churches in particular, and all the saved by grace in a persons heart and life, then that person ought to examine their heart to see whether abides within the believer forever. Luke 18:7 Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Omnipotent means to have unlimited power (omni = all; potent = powerful). They desire to be like God and His Son, Who are infinitely holy. It is only in this that we can hope to stand in the presence of the blindingly pure, perfect, Holy One of Israel. are to hate sin, and the sinful bent of their old sinful natures. In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvationhaving also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise. the people of God away from serving the Lord. ( Psalm 119:1) God is the one who gives us the Bible. The works of the unregenerate only testify against them because their works are Keep in mind that all believers are in different stages of their The future of the United States Of America as foretold in the Bible. These are ignorant of church truth, and The elect are justified by God and free from spiritual accusation by men, Who will bring a charge against Gods elect? God's love for his chosen people existed long before their birth, all the way back to the foundation of the world (Eph. 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. Love is the best known but least understood of all God's attributes. (1) Election does not mean that God merely knew who would believe and on that basis elected them. that the Holy Spirit has shed the love of God abroad in the hearts of God's They are sons of God and are considered to be the spiritual tribe of Judah. This Enter your email address below for email updates from the True Riches Academy. 27; 5:10). Still, God possess attributes that we can know (even in just in part) and hes given us his Word as a means to understand himself. The elect recognize their own sinful nature and capability of sinning, and Furthermore, they are the hosts of the spiritual realm and will ascend on Mount Zion. beginning on the inside. 1:25), and their election plays a special role in God's relationship with Israel later on, as we shall see. 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. And the spiritual deception is complete with signs and wonders designed to fool even Gods elect in order to lead them astray if possible. If there is no keeping of the Lord's commandments in 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. 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). And before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.. My choice is the tie-breaker." The Incommunicable Attributes of God. The Great Tribulation will be cut short for the sake of the elect. He is tenderhearted and of quick sympathy, and His unfailing attitude toward all moral beings is open, frank, and friendly. 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. This is not to say that God's And how do I know if I am an elect? So, God's elect would mean the ONE or ones He has preferred or chosen over others. Simply put, the "elect of God" are those whom God has predestined to salvation. https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45880223/civil_disobedience_and_the_bible_mixdown.mp3, Turning the Other Cheek: Understanding Jesus Radical Message of Forgiveness, 10 Tips for Effective Bible Study: Deepen Your Understanding and Relationship with God, Five Religious Views Shared By Thomas Jefferson and Adolf Hitler, The Jefferson Bible Denies Christs Resurrection & Virgin Birth, Questions for Jehovahs Witnesses: Whats Your Spiritual Lineage?, What Your Pastor (Probably) Never Told You About Thomas Jefferson, Seven Amazing Benefits For Those Who Fear the Lord, VIDEO TEACHING: The Mystery of Lawlessness. They listen to the Holy Spirit speak as He who go away from the truth by leaving a true Baptist Church, either to go back by the blood of Jesus. Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord Almighty Revelation 4:8, The word holy means sacred, set apart, revered, or devine. The Holy Spirit leads His 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. They are enemies of the cross and of the preaching and hearing of the In love 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.read more.In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace which He lavished on us. Hence, the elect are often mistreated because they hang on to the son of God and to their testimony. The Greek definition of " HOLY " means to be righteous or to be right. They are deeper than the depths belowwhat can you know? The related adjectives "hahir" and "eklektos" are translated "elect" or "chosen" and are the result of an act of selection. The elect will be gathered together and kept from harm just prior to the final outpouring of God's wrath upon the earth, And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. (Matthew 24:31), And then He will send forth the angels, and will gather together His elect from the four winds, from the farthest end of the earth to the farthest end of heaven. (Mark 13:27), Now, will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay long over them? Be faithful to Jesus and his teachings. >> Satan targets the elect with false Christs and false prophets, who come in Gods name. He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will. All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out. Predestination holds that God determined who will be saved. 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