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. 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.. These are the elect of GodHis princes and the future monarchs of His kingdom. The first characteristic is that God is spirit. the elect are preserved and therefore they will persevere. There is a group of people called the elect which God has saved or will save. While fully comprehending who God is impossible for us as limited beings, God does make himself known in a variety of ways, and through what he reveals about himself in his Word and in his creation, we can begin to wrap our minds around our awesome Creator and God. 4. may mean that the Lord is working with you to show you your lost condition, so The elect do not love the world (2:15-16). Whether belief secures election, or election causes belief - that is another debate. What shall we say then? Jehovah or Yahweh is the most intensely sacred name to Jewish scribes and many will not even pronounce the name. He is inexhaustibly, actively compassionate. Election is unconditional, because it does not depend on anything outside of God, such as good works or foreseen faith (Romans 9:16). No plan we could make for our lives could be better than the plan he has already crafted and is carrying out for us. No one ever yet really trusted Him in vain. This of course is a process, which is part of the Christ is King. As with all of Gods attributes, they are not separate, isolated traits but interconnected parts of his perfect whole being. overcome the world by the confidence and power of the Lord. Although God made us in His image, certain properties of Himself cannot be transferred to humans. No voice would be raised to celebrate the mercy of which none felt the need. Often God is called "Almighty," describing Him as the One who possesses all power and authority(2 Corinthians 6:18; Revelation 1:8). They do not keep the As with Gods other perfect attributes, Christians find it easier to affirm the goodness of God when things are going well. The glory of God is of course, inseparable from his other attributes, so God is eternally, infinitely, unchangingly glorious. Moreover, we also as believers, who have the firstfruits of the spirit, are considered sons of God with them. Tozer writes, Wisdom, among other things, is the ability to devise perfect ends and to achieve those ends by the most perfect means. 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. Christian Truth. He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will. They desire to be like God and His Son, Who are infinitely holy. He is infinitely, unchangeably, unfailingly merciful forgiving, lovingly kind toward us. Video: America In The Bible. Unconditional 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. Isaiah 43:7 says that man was created by God for his glory. As we have already mentioned, ear and with the mind and with the heart. 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. 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. God, and so natural men are ever learning and never able to come to a knowledge We are elect also but only together with the saints. As judgment is Gods justice confronting moral inequity, so mercy is the goodness of God confronting human suffering and guilt. Discover what pertinent messages God has for His elect and how you can be a part of the remnant. 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. When life takes a nosedive, though, thats when we begin to question Gods goodness to and for us. Though jealousy today is seen as a negative thing, God's jealousy is actually a positive virtue. will mention. And He never sleeps or slumbers, He's aware every moment of every day, exactly what we're up against. God is always first in the matter of salvation. Those who will not hear God's true preachers, but reject them Before each lesson: pray for God to give a teachable heart and understanding. 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. This view holds that a person's salvation is by God's sovereign decree in eternity past before creation or before anyone believes. Word taught and preached from God's true preachers and teachers, and receive That is they hear not only with the outward ear, but with the inward 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.". Although we are to love even The natural mind cannot understand the things of 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? The elect are known by their meek and gentle lifestyle and their spiritual fruit is abundant. >> Jesus reveals that the worlds darkest hours will be shortened for the sake of the elect. 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. The elect hear God's true preachers (1 John 4:4-6). 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 . Gods being is all together different from physical matter, the website Ligonier.org explains. The Bible is the only possible source for revelation and must be the source for the answer . Now Peter, we all 11. There are many times in John's writings where the meaning of "the world" cannot be determined through the context. 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.. 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. Debbie McDaniel writes this about the omniscience of God, He can be everywhere, at the same time. the Brethren, nor do they obey the commandments of Christ. This ought to bring deep comfort to Christians who struggle with loneliness and deep sorrow. who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity. 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. 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.. Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea. This But to believe this means we dull the reality of his infinite, unchanging justice. What did Christ mean by "God is spirit"? 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). An attribute of God is something true about him. They hear Jesus' call in Matthew 22:30 For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. 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. by Jerry Robinson | Biblical Studies, Kingdom of God, Topical Studies | 92 comments, The New Testament contains 23 different references to the word elect.. He loves you and me. believe the truth of Christ and of His gift of eternal life (1 John 2:20-21, The Characteristics of the Kingdom of God God is King. Jesus utters this cryptic phrase twice in the Gospel of Matthew. The works of the unregenerate only testify against them because their works are That is they hear not only with the outward ear, but with the inward ear and with the mind and with the heart. It indicates His complete and infinite perfection. They desire 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. 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. Subscribe to the CompellingTruth.org Newsletter: The "elect of God" is a theological phrase that refers to predestination. the people of God away from serving the Lord. Enter your email address below for email updates from the True Riches Academy. Yet, as we pointed out earlier, even though God's election is . The Holy Spirit leads His The kingdom of God is the kingdom of Christ, the Messiah. His radiance and beauty emanate from all that his is and all that he does. The church is a group of God's elect (cf. 2. Nothing is too hard for Him to accomplish(Genesis 18:14;Jeremiah 32:17, 27;Luke 1:37). My choice is the tie-breaker." He . salvation. 3. I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. Oh what a foretaste, of glory divine"! Sam Storms writes this about the good news of Gods unchanging nature: What all this means, very simply, is that God is dependable! Consequently, there is a group of people I will refer to as non-elect, who are condemned already. 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! He calls us to believe in Him with the trusting nature of a child. His promises do not change. 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 2:8). They are deeper than the depths belowwhat can you know? In all wisdom and insight. However, the rebellion in man is also very extreme. And they overcome by Now, lastly, what are the CHARACTERISTICS of a right understanding of the doctrine of election. who go away from the truth by leaving a true Baptist Church, either to go back Lets assume that all men are guilty of sin in the sight of God. sanctification. His mercy flows from his goodness. Here are three. If, however, this message are to hate sin, and the sinful bent of their old sinful natures. No one can find fault within Him. They will ascend on Mount Zion and will help in establishing the kingdom of God. Inevitably, man will try to find glory in other things, or to try and make himself an object of glory. 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. Believers do not need to be sometimes grievous mistakes. Psalm 145:8, If mercy is not getting what we do deserve (damnation), grace is getting what we dont deserve (eternal life). religion. Instead, because of the mercy of God, we get life through faith in Christ. The reading material for this course consists of the paperback book provided with this study guide: The Attributes of God, by A. W. Pink. Before the foundation of the world. 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. 7. abides within the believer forever. 1. However, some people use the phrase "God's elect" with the idea that God chooses some people to go to Heaven and some people to go to Hell. 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. Who he is never changes. It is this that Moses represented to ancient Israel the type of the new ( Deuteronomy 26:18 ). They are not those who claim to be born again but those who are truly born again. He will come and rescue the elect and ultimately all Israel from their troubles. They are enemies of God's In particular, the doctrine of election is foundational to the development of four critical aspects of Christian character: humility, thankfulness, joy, and obedience. that you might truly come to know Him as your Lord and Savior. your justification and eternal life. often rebuked by the Lord, but even the apostle Paul had to rebuke him to his They never quit believing in Jesus a their personal Savior. He doesnt love humanity in some vague sense, he loves humans. gospel. So then it does not depend on the man who wills or the man who runs, but on God who has mercy. This is where many get confused. In fact, the elect are the saints and the sons of God. Romans 8:23 And not onlythey, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption,to wit, the redemption of our body. associated with a true Baptist Church. His grace is also sovereign. They were the beloved of God, sovereignly loved by Him and chosen for salvation. beginning on the inside. One of the most visible characteristics of God in the bible is God's jealousy, and it is especially shown in the Old Testament when He led the Israelites to the promised land (Exodus 34:14). The elect have confidence and assurance of their salvation (1 John 5:11-13, We all sin and make mistakes; All rights reserved. The doctrine of election is not controversial; verses such as Ephesians 1:4 clearly talk about God choosing people. It always protects, always. seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. that you are His child and that you are one of the elect. 1:4). He exists on a plane wholly distinguishable from the one readily available to the five senses.. ( Psalm 119:1) God is the one who gives us the Bible. Faith comes by hearing and believing the Gospel. 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. 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John 4:14. Proud member The elect have an unction from the Holy Spirit, and therefore receive and The Church is an Elect People. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. This is because it takes the to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. 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? subjection to the commandments of Christ. According to the Bible, before God executes judgment here on earth, 144,000 Israelites will need to receive Gods seal first. Every wrathful judgment in the history of the world has been a holy act of preservation. It is the personal covenant name of Israel's God. 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. no doubt they suffer spiritually as a result of not growing up under the ourselves lacking. They are words directly from God Himself. to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ would be to the praise of His glory. to walk in the light of God's holiness. Be good like Jesus. So when we read that God remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself, we see these his attributes working together. convinced that you never were truly saved. 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). There are so many qualities about God and so many things He has done for us that are awe-inspiring. The saved get mercy and the unsaved get justice. A. W. Pink writes this about Gods faithfulness: God is true. (except the Catholics) know, wasn't perfect. Faithfully trusting in who God says he is a great comfort. 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. They are considered the blood of Christ and are the host of the heavenly realm. they hide it deep in their hearts. again believer in Jesus Christ. All the sins and vices, and all They are higher than the heavens abovewhat can you do? This is how we take part in the inheritance of the saints and share in their and glory. No question about it, scripture is very unambiguous about God's elect. For He says to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion. So then it does not depend on the man who wills or the man who runs, but on God who has mercy. If a person truly trusts in Jesus alone for salvation, that person is one of the elect. Election is the fountain of God's love for sinners. As believers, we are supposed to help minister to them. In his goodness to us, we see that He has purposed to be good in a special way to his people(Ligonier.com). 4. He was fallible. and the way they live. 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. They were all the brethren of God's children. God is infinitely wise, consistently wise, perfectly wise. Britannica Quiz Massachusetts Bay Colony Quiz 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, 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. Additionally, they will also be kings and they will rule in the kingdom of God. This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. They who boast of being elected but lead a godless life mock God and man. 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. Let's be determined to become better at representing God and make the necessary changes in our lives. 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. 8. 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. abiding faith in their God; a faith which was not of themselves, but was given This is a mark of God's elect, that they persevere and are When talking about the grace of God, theologians will often differentiate between Gods common grace and his saving grace. I will qualify this statement In other words, the Word of God affects a real change in There are a number of reasons why Israel's elect calling is still operable. that they still sin, far more than they want to. It affects the way they think, the way they talk, His Word of Promise is sure. But the essential 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. 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. When He plans something, it will come to be. God's elect are the "Born Again". A Christian's reward. 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. What do the rest get? Predestination holds that God determined who will be saved. Video: Who is the woman clothed with the sun? Gods wrath is His utter intolerance of whatever degrades and destroys.. 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. 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. Weve complied a list of 15 of Gods attributes; some are what theologians call incommunicable (qualities possessed by God alone) and others are communicable (qualities that both God and we possess, though only he possesses them perfectly). Elect is CHOSEN or taken by preference from among two or more. That simply means that God's love toward us is an . these teachings, nor from the type of church from which they learned them. Those people are the elect of God. No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day. people into all truth, especially concerning Jesus Christ and the precious 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. world, along with all the fads and fashions of it, which distract and allure Learn how your comment data is processed. I tell you that He will bring about justice for them quickly. (Luke 18:7), And the people stood by, looking on. 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. each of these characteristics, and desire to possess a greater portion of the characteristics in which we find protective and preserving presence with His people. For God requires the utmost humility, and only a few thousand humans in this age will be counted worthy to "go on to perfection" [5]. May it never be! their own works for salvation, which will always leave them unsettled and Each aspect reflects the Lord's glory, like the surface of a multi-faced diamond. And if those days had not been cut short, no human being would be saved. When Moses asked God, "Who shall I tell Pharaoh has sent me?" repent and believe in Jesus as their Lord and Savior. To preserve His creation God must destroy whatever would destroy it. And how comforting and wonderful this is for man to dwell on! The fact that all Israel can be elect but not . Demonic deception just prior to Jesus Second Coming will become so great, even the elect would be deceived if it were possible. Now, here are the characteristics of Gods elect: First, the elect are chosen by the Lord. practice by living it. case, then we entreat you to repent of your sins before a holy God, realizing No one can receive Jesus as Savior unless God draws him or her ( John 6:44 ). So, God's elect would mean the ONE or ones He has preferred or chosen over others. Those who say God is through with the Jewish people denigrate the character of God. you deserve His righteous judgment and wrath because of your wicked sins against tenor of our lives is one of confidence, and assurance, and faith. 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. Colossians 1:12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. have an Advocate, even Jesus Christ, Who sits at the right hand of God making It shows the meaning of our love relationship with Him. And the spiritual deception is complete with signs and wonders designed to fool even Gods elect in order to lead them astray if possible. Or where can I flee from Your presence? The Great Tribulation will be cut short for the sake of the elect. >> Satan targets the elect with false Christs and false prophets, who come in Gods name. 5. And you were dead in your trespasses and sins. 1. doubt from time to time. This is one of the marks of the elect. They hear Jesus' call in salvation. "Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, long-suffering." . God has set His love upon some sinners in unconditional election (Jer.31:3; 2Tim. 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.. What does it mean that God is just? In conclusion, the elect of God are Gods chosen people. 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. 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