their lives. 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. The elect are known for their obedience to the commands of Jesus and their sins are covered in His blood. Because God is all-knowing, we can trust that he knows everything were going through today and everything we will go through tomorrow. These verses make this very plain. 5:44), we are to hate the world. 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? They listen to His voice as they As with all of Gods attributes, they are not separate, isolated traits but interconnected parts of his perfect whole being. He If this is your It is never lost and it never leaves a true believer, but lives and No question about it, scripture is very unambiguous about God's elect. There is one kingdom. As mercy is Gods goodness confronting human misery and guilt, Tozer writes, so grace is His goodness directed toward human debt and demerit. So our whole existence and purpose is to glorify him, as we are created in his image and do the good work he has prepared for us to do. 1. Debbie McDaniel writes this about the omniscience of God, He can be everywhere, at the same time. 1 Timothy 5:21 I chargetheebefore God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels.. may mean that the Lord is working with you to show you your lost condition, so Moreover, they are also thought of as angels in the spirit realm. It sees the end from the beginning, so there can be no need to guess or conjecture. 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. (1 Timothy 5:21), 10. following message will answer this question for those who are in doubt of their They know 5. perpetual. Here are three characteristics of God's love, which set it apart from any other thing that is called "love". and the way they live. 1. >> Satan targets the elect with false Christs and false prophets, who come in Gods name. 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. No one ever yet really trusted Him in vain. to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. All who have been chosen by God have been foreknown by Him and have been sanctified by the power of Gods Spirit. We hope so. Indeed, when we see wisdom like this, we realize just how much our limited, finite wisdom compares with the limitless, infinite wisdom of God. Yet, it is important to understand that for God to be in a place is not the same way we are in a place. religion. "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (which is the Gospel) Romans 10:17. don't leave the Lord and His people to go back into the world or into false Some of God's incommunicable attributes include his: Eternal nature (he is infinite, but we are finite) Unchangeableness (he never changes, but we do) Omnipresence (God is everywhere at once, but we can only be in one place at a time) Some of God's communicable attributes include his: Love (God is love, and we're capable of love) measure. This is why John 3:16, among many other passages, has been used by Calvinists (adherents to John Calvin's theology) to say that Jesus only died for "the elect," believers, not for every person in the world. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou Furthermore, the elect are thought of as angels in the spirit realm. Oh what a foretaste, of glory divine"! even as You gave Him authority over all flesh, that to all whom You have given Him, He may give eternal life. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. But do not be dismayed, dear brethren, if you do not seem to meet this criterion of the elect. Honest. have an Advocate, even Jesus Christ, Who sits at the right hand of God making 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.. You might ask. 1. Yet with all of our imperfections, the Lord wants Without Christ taking the place for us and dying for our sins, we would all fall short of Gods holy standard. intercession for them. 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. By His nature He is inclined to bestow blessedness and He takes holy pleasure in the happiness of His people.. 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. In his goodness to us, we see that He has purposed to be good in a special way to his people(Ligonier.com). The real difference, however, between Israel as God's elect and the church as God's elect, is . The elect have an unction from the Holy Spirit, and therefore receive and 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). essential characteristics of the elect of God, which are given in our text in No plan we could make for our lives could be better than the plan he has already crafted and is carrying out for us. teaching and preaching ministry of one of the Lord's true churches. Compiled & Edited by BST & Crosswalk Staff. temptations, into the green pastures and still waters of separation and I tell you that He will bring about justice for them quickly. (Luke 18:7), And the people stood by, looking on. His purposes are unfailing, his promises unassailable. 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. 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? is the greatest inward evidence that you will have that you are truly a born He calls us to believe in Him with the trusting nature of a child. Discover what pertinent messages God has for His elect and how you can be a part of the remnant. The word in verse 4, "knowing," seems to express an intuitive knowledge. They are considered the blood of Christ and are the host of the heavenly realm. He loves them and died for them, and will not allow any of them to be eternally They are higher than the heavens abovewhat can you do? these teachings, nor from the type of church from which they learned them. He not only was then draw confidence from those evidences in your life that you are a born 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. HalleluYah! When Moses asked God, "Who shall I tell Pharaoh has sent me?" Nothing can prevent His plan. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. They do not abide by the false teaching that you have to be living something, (works) in order to go to heaven. Loving the brethren is one of Jehovah or Yahweh is the most intensely sacred name to Jewish scribes and many will not even pronounce the name. As Tim Temple writes, God is perfectly complete within his own being., In a blog post on Reformation21.org, Scott Swain writes that the self-sufficiency of God means he possesses infinite riches of being, wisdom, goodness, and power in and of himself (Gen 17:1;John 5:26;Eph 3:16). Or where can I flee from Your presence? God's remnant are those who understand they are saved by grace and not by works. We also consider them as our saints, the holy ones of Israel. Matthew 22:30 For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. 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. overcome the world by the confidence and power of the Lord. The elect hear God's true preachers (1 John 4:4-6). afar, they never stray beyond the reach of the Good Shepherd's rod and staff. Every wrathful judgment in the history of the world has been a holy act of preservation. So if you understand and match the characteristics of the elect as mentioned above, then you are one. The elect love the Brethren (1 John 2:9-11; 3:14-15). Surely he recognizes deceivers; and when he sees evil, does he not take note? Job 11:7-11. of salvation, even from reading the same Bible. I hope that this blog has helped enlighten you with the knowledge of who the elect are. people in salvation, is evidenced in their love for one another. Though God selected Israel as His chosen people, not all end up as regenerate people who will spend eternity with God. It becomes a part of them. 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. Yet, as we pointed out earlier, even though God's election is . "The Rock! When the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord; and as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed. What shall we say then? Tozer answers this by reminding us that we find the answer through the Christian doctrine of justification and redemption. Elect means to choose or to pick out of a group. All people don't point to be made here is that believers do love the Brethren. 8:35-39)!, 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. Those who heed the Lord's call are the chosen ones, but everyone in the world is given the invitation to be saved. Let my gurgling voice be heard in the waves. And this He knows instantly and with a fullness of perfection that includes every possible item of knowledge concerning everything that exists or could have existed anywhere in the universe at any time in the past or that may exist in the centuries or ages yet unborn.. 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. And before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.. of Christian service and of leading other souls to Jesus. Be sure from your personal experience with the Lord that you are His, and Elect is CHOSEN or taken by preference from among two or more. 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). We are elect also but only together with the saints. But God is close to them because his spirit is on them. 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. As we have seen previously, Israel is another group of God's elect. Whereas human beings may struggle at being honest, the Bible reminds us that God does not, cannot, and will not lie. It is this that Moses represented to ancient Israel the type of the new ( Deuteronomy 26:18 ). their own works for salvation, which will always leave them unsettled and In conclusion, the elect of God are Gods chosen people. 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. The future of the United States Of America as foretold in the Bible. 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. Yes, they hear His voice. The elect will accompany Jesus Christ in His defeat of those who wage war against Him, These will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him are the called and chosen and faithful. (Revelation 17:14), BONUS VIDEO: The Difference Between God's Election and Man's Election, incoming searches: god elect predestination, god elect angels, does bible say god elect, who god elect, god elect definition, who are elect bible, who are elect god, who elect god, elect definition bible, Featured image courtesy of: balein / Shutterstock. Sheep follow, goats butt! Be good like Jesus. Believers do not need to be The fact that he is unchanging means he can never not be faithful. In our limitedness, grasping the nature of our limit-less God is like holding onto water as it rages down a river. preached by Pastor Burke at the Faith Baptist Church of Lawtey, Florida). Thankfully, the Christian will never have to experience Gods holy wrath poured out. This They put the Word into doubting. convinced by men that they are or are not saved, they know by the indwelling 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. They were the beloved of God, sovereignly loved by Him and chosen for salvation. They are not those who claim to be born again but those who are truly born again. These are ignorant of church truth, and the Lord. Thus the Word is engrafted into their very person. Many plans are in a mans heart,But the counsel of the Lord will stand. 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. 1. God will have justice for sin, either from Christs atoning death or, for those who will not accept it, eternal wrath in hell. Many saved people do not have The Church As The Elect Ephesians 1:4-13 Romans chapters 1-8 teach us about individual's salvation - condemnation, justification, sanctification, glorification. Episode 1. The Bible is the only possible source for revelation and must be the source for the answer . The are to hate sin, and the sinful bent of their old sinful natures. He can do anything according to His infinite ability, but will do only those things that are consistent with Himself. 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. Yes we may They will ascend on Mount Zion and will help in establishing the kingdom of God. His work is perfect, For all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness and without injustice, Righteous and upright is He. Duet 32:4. What is the connection between predestination / election and foreknowledge? In Him. Now, lastly, what are the CHARACTERISTICS of a right understanding of the doctrine of election. Romans 8:33 Who shall bring a charge against Gods elect? Many come to different conclusions as to the way 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. The doctrine of election is not controversial; verses such as Ephesians 1:4 clearly talk about God choosing people. This prophetic truth appears once again, in almost identical fashion, in the book of Mark. D. L. Moody thought that election meant this: "God chose me for himself, but the devil chose me for himself. The elect have a strong moral character and godly lifestyle (1 John 1:6-7; The doctrines of grace What are they. As believers, we are supposed to help minister to them. 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! Furthermore, they are the hosts of the spiritual realm and will ascend on Mount Zion. Where there is doubt there is also a reason for the doubt. They do not habitually practice sin, The elect are justified by God and free from spiritual accusation by men, Who will bring a charge against Gods elect? abiding faith in their God; a faith which was not of themselves, but was given For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. salvation. 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. sanctification. These should be His radiance and beauty emanate from all that his is and all that he does. The unction bears witness to the truth as it is in Jesus. subjection to the commandments of Christ. In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will. >> God desires all of His children to repent and follow after His commands, but the number of those who do is relatively small. He is infinitely, unchangeably, unfailingly merciful forgiving, lovingly kind toward us. Omni means "all," andpotensmeans "powerful." These two components may be further divided between corporate and individual aspects of election. Elect is the preferred choice. One attribute does not negate another, but each complements the other. Would love your thoughts, please comment. This Giver of the Law. And his love for us knows no beginning and no end. Self-sufficient as He is, He wants our love and will not be satisfied till He gets it. From the mass of humanity, God sovereignly decides to give mercy to some of them. God's people are to hate all the temptations and corruptions that are in the Who are the Elect in the Bible? 15) "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.". Beyond all these things [put on] love, which is the perfect bond of unity. No voice would be raised to celebrate the mercy of which none felt the need. Ephesians 2:19 Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of Gods household. 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. God knows for many men that no amount of mercy will be enough to turn their heart unto Him. 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. the Brethren, nor do they obey the commandments of Christ. The root of this name means "self-existing," one who never came into being, and one who always will be. Now, Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was. Those people are the elect of God. Deuteronomy 7:7. "Blessed assurance, Jesus Can a man hide himself in secret places so that I cannot see him? declares the Lord. "feed my sheep" and "feed my lambs". In the Calvinism vs. Arminianism debate, which side is correct? The moral qualities of God are absolute, and He makes them known. Proud member Whether belief secures election, or election causes belief - that is another debate. reveals the truth as it is taught from the Word of God. God does not change. A Christian's reward. Our trust in him is therefore a confident trust, for we know that he will not, indeed cannot, change. So, God's elect would mean the ONE or ones He has preferred or chosen over others. There are many times in John's writings where the meaning of "the world" cannot be determined through the context. that you might truly come to know Him as your Lord and Savior. If so, this is a good thing. 3. The fact that God can never be more wise means he is always doing the wisest thing in our lives. by the blood of Jesus. God does not love us because he foresaw we would love him. Is It Ok for Christians to Follow Zodiac Signs? (except the Catholics) know, wasn't perfect. It is because Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever that neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, not even powers, height, depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord (Rom. The elect do not love the world (2:15-16). I say: My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please - Isaiah 46:9-10, God is omniscient, which means he knows everything. She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son. He leads Love. evidences of God's saving grace in the hearts of His people is that sweet Now we want to see from the - Colossians 1:17, Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure Psalm 147:5. 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. Furthermore, The 144,000 elect of the last days will be considered the sprinkled blood of Christ on Mount Zion. All the sins and vices, and all ( Psalm 119:1) God is the one who gives us the Bible. He will come and rescue the elect and ultimately all Israel from their troubles. the brethren, then they are not saved. 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. His love is personal. your justification and eternal life. In all wisdom and insight. The Word takes residence in their very being as The holiness of God, the wrath of God, and the health of the creation are inseparably united. This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. 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. Hebrew 6:10 For Godisnot unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name,in thatyou have ministered to the saints, and do minister. Video: Who is the woman clothed with the sun? Though they may stray And how do I know if I am an elect? He leads them into the ways In this way, Gods kingdom can manifest here on earth. God, however, has never once been in need of anything. Be sure you are Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. His attributes are expressed in His Word, and they make their demands. . The word holiness refers to His separateness, His otherness, the fact that He is unlike any other being. True sheep never perish. In light of Gods other attributes of goodness, mercy, love and grace, there are some who might, in error, say that God is too kind to punish the ungodly. 4. love this world should examine themselves to see if they are truly saved. considered as unregenerate sinners. 19-20). There is no injustice with God, is there? . Jesus' sheep (or the elect) hear His voice (vs. 27). His character never changes he never gets better or worse. His plans do not change. Electing love gives the elect to Christ, and Christ to the elect, as the gift of love to save the elect (Johnl7: 6/11; Eph. They are preserved Psalm 2:6 I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain. I believe it is equally true that the proper study of God's elect is God; the proper study of a Christian is the Godhead. 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. Demonic deception just prior to Jesus Second Coming will become so great, even the elect would be deceived if it were possible. In particular, the doctrine of election is foundational to the development of four critical aspects of Christian character: humility, thankfulness, joy, and obedience. The Church is an Elect People. And only that kind of church could emit such a sweet fragrance and elicit such an encouraging response. His attributes are the same from before the beginning of time into eternity. people never doubt their salvation, or His presence in their lives. Gods being is all together different from physical matter, the website Ligonier.org explains. Do I not fill heaven and earth? declares the Lord - Jeremiah 23:23-24, To be omnipresent is to be in all places, at all times. After their hearts have been affected Well, Gods elect are many things in the grand scheme of Gods plan. Election. 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. Satan targets the elect with deception. your confidence in God and your Savior Jesus Christ, and give you assurance 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. the elect are preserved and therefore they will persevere. Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord Almighty Revelation 4:8, The word holy means sacred, set apart, revered, or devine. The major components of God's lordship are his control, authority, and covenantal presence. 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. But the essential As with all attributes, we can only begin to comprehend Gods love in light of his other attributes. Paul spent the final days of his life and ministry in an attempt to reach and minister to Gods elect. 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. What did Christ mean by "God is spirit"? He choseor electedthem. These words clearly highlight God's comforting characteristics towards all of His children. Jesus' sheep (or the elect) hear His voice (vs. 27). For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. 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