The document discusses the nature of the Godhead based on passages from the Bible. It asks and answers several questions about whether the Bible refers to God as one or three, and whether terms like Father, Son, and Holy Spirit refer to separate persons or roles. The document concludes that the mystery of the Godhead can be understood from passages indicating that fully God was manifested in the flesh in Jesus Christ, who revealed the Father and is the Alpha and Omega.
The intense thought-from evil information steer up the evil feelings. Feelings rises and falls, but the stain it leaves in the mind is sin. It (stain or sin), transgress the law in the mind (Heb 8-10), benumb and blunted the reasoning ability in mind. Animal flesh eater, alcoholic-people who drink strong drinks, increases human feeling to higher capacity. If the thought imagined evil information, already attached stain, quickly steer up the animal feelings and leave the new additional stain in the mind. The stain (sin) become the kerosene, to steer it in continuous cycles till the wages for it, people find death.
THE SEAL OF GOD WILL HARDLY PLACE IN THE MIND OF FLESH EATER, PEOPLE WHO DRINK STRONG DRINK AND PEOPLE WHO ENTERTAINING THEIR MIND WITH ALL SORTS OF PLEASURES-MUSIC, VIDEOS, TV, ETC.; BECAUSE THESE ACTIVITIES CONTRIBUTE TO RISE HUMAN DIRTY FEELING TO ITS HIGH RATE AND FASTENED IT HIGH IN THE MIND. IT WILL HARDLY REDUCE DOWN-UNLESS PERSON STOPS EATING MEAT, STRONG DRINK AND ENTERTAINING MIND WITH PLEASURES. THEREFORE, WITH SUCH MINDED PEOPLE, GOD WILL HARDLY PLACE HIS SEAL IN THEIR MIND.
The document discusses the relationship between the spirit, soul and body in humans. It states that humans are bipartite beings made up of both a spiritual and natural aspect. The spirit is eternal and knows God, while the body is temporal. The document explores how humans operate in three dimensions of spirit, soul and body, with the soul dealing with intellect and the mind. It addresses how sin affects these different parts of humans and how victory over sin can be achieved through Jesus Christ.
The document provides answers to questions about Allah and Islam from the Quran:
1) Allah is the Creator of all things. He created mankind from a single soul and sends down sustenance.
2) Allah has no partners and is the Ever Living King who sustains all. He knows all and nothing can be hidden from Him.
3) Mankind was created to worship Allah alone. Guidance comes from obeying Allah and following His commands as revealed in the Quran, which Allah protects from corruption.
1. The Trinity refers to the Christian doctrine that God exists as three persons - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - but is one God.
2. Key evidence for the Trinity comes from the Bible, where all three persons of the Godhead are mentioned.
3. The doctrine of the Trinity was formally established by Christian councils in the 4th century to defend that God is three co-equal persons while still being one being.
4. Denying any aspect of the Trinity, such as that God is three persons or that each person is fully God, would contradict orthodox Christian doctrine on the nature of God.
The document discusses the nature of the Godhead based on passages from the Bible. It asks and answers several questions about whether the Bible refers to God as one or three, and whether terms like Father, Son, and Holy Spirit refer to separate persons or roles. The document concludes that the mystery of the Godhead can be understood from passages indicating that fully God was manifested in the flesh in Jesus Christ, who revealed the Father and is the Alpha and Omega.
The intense thought-from evil information steer up the evil feelings. Feelings rises and falls, but the stain it leaves in the mind is sin. It (stain or sin), transgress the law in the mind (Heb 8-10), benumb and blunted the reasoning ability in mind. Animal flesh eater, alcoholic-people who drink strong drinks, increases human feeling to higher capacity. If the thought imagined evil information, already attached stain, quickly steer up the animal feelings and leave the new additional stain in the mind. The stain (sin) become the kerosene, to steer it in continuous cycles till the wages for it, people find death.
THE SEAL OF GOD WILL HARDLY PLACE IN THE MIND OF FLESH EATER, PEOPLE WHO DRINK STRONG DRINK AND PEOPLE WHO ENTERTAINING THEIR MIND WITH ALL SORTS OF PLEASURES-MUSIC, VIDEOS, TV, ETC.; BECAUSE THESE ACTIVITIES CONTRIBUTE TO RISE HUMAN DIRTY FEELING TO ITS HIGH RATE AND FASTENED IT HIGH IN THE MIND. IT WILL HARDLY REDUCE DOWN-UNLESS PERSON STOPS EATING MEAT, STRONG DRINK AND ENTERTAINING MIND WITH PLEASURES. THEREFORE, WITH SUCH MINDED PEOPLE, GOD WILL HARDLY PLACE HIS SEAL IN THEIR MIND.
The document discusses the relationship between the spirit, soul and body in humans. It states that humans are bipartite beings made up of both a spiritual and natural aspect. The spirit is eternal and knows God, while the body is temporal. The document explores how humans operate in three dimensions of spirit, soul and body, with the soul dealing with intellect and the mind. It addresses how sin affects these different parts of humans and how victory over sin can be achieved through Jesus Christ.
The document provides answers to questions about Allah and Islam from the Quran:
1) Allah is the Creator of all things. He created mankind from a single soul and sends down sustenance.
2) Allah has no partners and is the Ever Living King who sustains all. He knows all and nothing can be hidden from Him.
3) Mankind was created to worship Allah alone. Guidance comes from obeying Allah and following His commands as revealed in the Quran, which Allah protects from corruption.
1. The Trinity refers to the Christian doctrine that God exists as three persons - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - but is one God.
2. Key evidence for the Trinity comes from the Bible, where all three persons of the Godhead are mentioned.
3. The doctrine of the Trinity was formally established by Christian councils in the 4th century to defend that God is three co-equal persons while still being one being.
4. Denying any aspect of the Trinity, such as that God is three persons or that each person is fully God, would contradict orthodox Christian doctrine on the nature of God.
The document discusses the person and role of the Holy Spirit. It states that the Holy Spirit is part of the Trinity and has the same attributes as God, such as being omnipresent, omnipotent, and omniscient. The Holy Spirit helps believers by interceding for them, revealing spiritual truths, and transforming them into the image of Christ. The document encourages allowing the Holy Spirit to guide one's life in order to avoid sin and make good decisions. It concludes that the Holy Spirit does the works of God.
God is the supreme Creator. The document discusses how God created the heavens and the earth, how he created mankind in his own image, and how he calls the stars by name. It provides several Bible verses on God's creation and power. The key points are that God is the sole Creator, he created everything, and he is worthy of all honor.
The document is a collection of questions and answers about God, Allah, religion and prophethood according to the teachings of the Quran. It begins by establishing that Allah is the sole creator of the universe and mankind. It defines Allah as the one God worthy of worship, and explains that Islam is the true and final religion accepted by God. The document notes that previous prophets like Jesus were messengers of God, but that Muhammad is the final prophet sent to all of mankind. It also clarifies that Jesus was not crucified or the son of God. The overall message is that the Quran provides spiritual guidance and answers to life's important questions for Muslims.
The Beauty Of Holiness & Exposing the Jesuit-run IlluminatiMinistryOfHeaing777
"Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness." - Psalm 29:2. Choose the "seal of the living God" or the "mark of the beast".
God is omnipresent, meaning He is present everywhere at all times. While He transcends creation and exists above and independent of it, He is also immanent in that He dwells within His creation. God is actively and attentively present in different ways - sometimes manifesting Himself, other times not revealing His presence. He is constantly present in all places and times, yet also separates Himself from those who sin. God's omnipresence should remind us that we cannot hide from Him when we sin, but that through faith in Jesus Christ and repentance, sinners can still return to God.
The document provides scriptural passages and the person's reflections on how their life has changed after receiving God's spirit. They discuss being freed from demons that previously controlled them and now feeling rooted in God's love. They express a desire to please God, pursue righteousness, love their spouse, and be prepared for any future encounters with their old self by using the armor of God.
God is a spirit without a physical form. He is invisible and present everywhere. While the Bible describes God using physical terms like hands and feet, these are anthropomorphic expressions to help humans understand God, not literal physical attributes. God told Moses that no one can see His face and live. Images of God are forbidden, though Jesus Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. When creating humans, God made them in His spiritual image, with intellect, morality, and ability to commune with Him, rather than a physical likeness.
The Christ of Christmas is more than just a baby in a manger. He is the eternal Creator, the incarnate God, the Savior of the world, the risen Lord and the coming King. Discover what happened before the beginning. All things were created by Him and for Him and in Him all things consist. Everything was completed in Him before creation began.
The sermon audio, notes are available at our website http://www.apcwo.org/sermons
Sri krishna ; ( differences in realization and perception of the supreme ) .Deepak Somaji-Sawant
The document discusses the nature and identity of Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead according to Vedic scriptures. It describes the three aspects of Brahman, Paramatma, and Bhagavan that must be understood to realize God fully. Various Upanishads and Vedic texts like the Rig Veda, Svetasvatara Upanishad, and Gopala Tapani Upanishad establish that Krishna is the original source of all expansions and the ultimate goal of Vedic knowledge. Krishna embodies eternal knowledge, bliss, and unconditional love and is the embodiment of the greatest transcendental pleasure.
The document is a collection of questions and answers about God, Allah, faith and religion from the Quran. It provides the following key information:
1) Allah is the one and only God/creator according to the Quran. He created mankind, the heavens, earth and all that exists.
2) Allah is described as the king, holy, free from all defects, watcher over his creatures, and most high. He created all things and goes by many names.
3) The last and final messenger according to the Quran was Prophet Muhammad, who was sent as a warner to all of mankind. Islam is the only religion accepted by Allah.
4) The Quran commands
The document discusses why Christians believe in one God consisting of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It provides biblical evidence for each person being God, including texts that state Jesus is God, show Jesus exercising divine authority like God the Father, and classify the Holy Spirit alongside the Father and Son. The document argues that belief in the Trinity is essential to the gospel's claims about Jesus bearing the penalty of sin and restoring fellowship with God through his atonement.
This is a series of ten lessons on the attributes of God. These lessons are not meant for seminary study, but for the everyday believer who wants to gain a practical understanding of the subject for their own personal growth and reading; for small group bible studies, or for teaching and edification in church.
The document discusses the concept of seeking and establishing the Kingdom of God. It provides definitions of salvation and the Kingdom from scriptures and prophets. The Kingdom of God is described as a patriarchal theocracy that is passed down through lineage. Central to the Kingdom is the Table of the Lord, which contains the laws, keys, powers and judgments. It must be set in order through righteousness. The Kingdom grows from small beginnings like a seed or mustard seed and will be evident through the fruits produced by believers.
This is a collection of some of the best writings on the promise of Jesus that His apostles would receive the power of the Holy Spirit to accomplish all that he commanded them to do. This power came upon them as power from on high in the Pentecost experience.
What does “Islam” mean?
The word الإسلام [Islam] is an infinitive word derived from س ل م [silm] root in if‘al pattern and used as noun and infinitive. The word silm means “release/keeping away; and to be distant from fear, doubt, trouble, lack of peace, unhappiness, fight, war, pain, suffering, material and spiritual inconveniences, weakness and decaying, and all the negativities.” This word is also the root of salim, selam, teslim, Islam etc. The word’s “Islam” form means “strengthening” [removal from problems, worries, fear, unhappiness, fights, wars, and similar negative things]. Hence, the religion Islam means the “the religion that strengthens humans [entire range of principles that protects and secures people by putting a distance between them and problems, worries, war, weakness, spiritual illness, unhappiness, and similar things].”
This document discusses how believers have Christ living within them through the Holy Spirit, comparing it to the tabernacle and temple where God dwelt. It explores how humans are made with spirit, soul, and body, and how through faith God gives believers a new heart and spirit. The Holy Spirit bears witness that believers are God's children and empowers them to know God intimately.
How does the Bible's record connect with today's news about the Middle East? Who has the rightful ownership to the land claimed by Israel and why? Find out what modern day people can learn about our place in the world's history.
This presentation shows that the drama of sacred and secular history and prophecy is God's answer to those who question His right to rule the earth.
How life on earth originated is still a riddle. Earlier religious scriptures tried to explain it but was not found satisfactory in the light of present scientific knowledge. In this presentation Quranic view of origin of living being on earth is presented.
God works through faith to both justify and sanctify believers. Justification is an act where God credits righteousness, while sanctification transforms believers into Christ's image. Justifying faith necessarily leads to sanctification for four reasons: 1) It perseveres over time. 2) It trusts Christ for all his promises. 3) It embraces all that Christ is. 4) It satisfies the heart in God through Christ. This life-transforming faith reconciles salvation depending on life transformation with justification by faith alone.
This short document promotes the creation of Haiku Deck presentations on SlideShare by stating it provides inspiration. It encourages the reader to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation by clicking a button labeled "GET STARTED".
The document discusses the person and role of the Holy Spirit. It states that the Holy Spirit is part of the Trinity and has the same attributes as God, such as being omnipresent, omnipotent, and omniscient. The Holy Spirit helps believers by interceding for them, revealing spiritual truths, and transforming them into the image of Christ. The document encourages allowing the Holy Spirit to guide one's life in order to avoid sin and make good decisions. It concludes that the Holy Spirit does the works of God.
God is the supreme Creator. The document discusses how God created the heavens and the earth, how he created mankind in his own image, and how he calls the stars by name. It provides several Bible verses on God's creation and power. The key points are that God is the sole Creator, he created everything, and he is worthy of all honor.
The document is a collection of questions and answers about God, Allah, religion and prophethood according to the teachings of the Quran. It begins by establishing that Allah is the sole creator of the universe and mankind. It defines Allah as the one God worthy of worship, and explains that Islam is the true and final religion accepted by God. The document notes that previous prophets like Jesus were messengers of God, but that Muhammad is the final prophet sent to all of mankind. It also clarifies that Jesus was not crucified or the son of God. The overall message is that the Quran provides spiritual guidance and answers to life's important questions for Muslims.
The Beauty Of Holiness & Exposing the Jesuit-run IlluminatiMinistryOfHeaing777
"Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness." - Psalm 29:2. Choose the "seal of the living God" or the "mark of the beast".
God is omnipresent, meaning He is present everywhere at all times. While He transcends creation and exists above and independent of it, He is also immanent in that He dwells within His creation. God is actively and attentively present in different ways - sometimes manifesting Himself, other times not revealing His presence. He is constantly present in all places and times, yet also separates Himself from those who sin. God's omnipresence should remind us that we cannot hide from Him when we sin, but that through faith in Jesus Christ and repentance, sinners can still return to God.
The document provides scriptural passages and the person's reflections on how their life has changed after receiving God's spirit. They discuss being freed from demons that previously controlled them and now feeling rooted in God's love. They express a desire to please God, pursue righteousness, love their spouse, and be prepared for any future encounters with their old self by using the armor of God.
God is a spirit without a physical form. He is invisible and present everywhere. While the Bible describes God using physical terms like hands and feet, these are anthropomorphic expressions to help humans understand God, not literal physical attributes. God told Moses that no one can see His face and live. Images of God are forbidden, though Jesus Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. When creating humans, God made them in His spiritual image, with intellect, morality, and ability to commune with Him, rather than a physical likeness.
The Christ of Christmas is more than just a baby in a manger. He is the eternal Creator, the incarnate God, the Savior of the world, the risen Lord and the coming King. Discover what happened before the beginning. All things were created by Him and for Him and in Him all things consist. Everything was completed in Him before creation began.
The sermon audio, notes are available at our website http://www.apcwo.org/sermons
Sri krishna ; ( differences in realization and perception of the supreme ) .Deepak Somaji-Sawant
The document discusses the nature and identity of Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead according to Vedic scriptures. It describes the three aspects of Brahman, Paramatma, and Bhagavan that must be understood to realize God fully. Various Upanishads and Vedic texts like the Rig Veda, Svetasvatara Upanishad, and Gopala Tapani Upanishad establish that Krishna is the original source of all expansions and the ultimate goal of Vedic knowledge. Krishna embodies eternal knowledge, bliss, and unconditional love and is the embodiment of the greatest transcendental pleasure.
The document is a collection of questions and answers about God, Allah, faith and religion from the Quran. It provides the following key information:
1) Allah is the one and only God/creator according to the Quran. He created mankind, the heavens, earth and all that exists.
2) Allah is described as the king, holy, free from all defects, watcher over his creatures, and most high. He created all things and goes by many names.
3) The last and final messenger according to the Quran was Prophet Muhammad, who was sent as a warner to all of mankind. Islam is the only religion accepted by Allah.
4) The Quran commands
The document discusses why Christians believe in one God consisting of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It provides biblical evidence for each person being God, including texts that state Jesus is God, show Jesus exercising divine authority like God the Father, and classify the Holy Spirit alongside the Father and Son. The document argues that belief in the Trinity is essential to the gospel's claims about Jesus bearing the penalty of sin and restoring fellowship with God through his atonement.
This is a series of ten lessons on the attributes of God. These lessons are not meant for seminary study, but for the everyday believer who wants to gain a practical understanding of the subject for their own personal growth and reading; for small group bible studies, or for teaching and edification in church.
The document discusses the concept of seeking and establishing the Kingdom of God. It provides definitions of salvation and the Kingdom from scriptures and prophets. The Kingdom of God is described as a patriarchal theocracy that is passed down through lineage. Central to the Kingdom is the Table of the Lord, which contains the laws, keys, powers and judgments. It must be set in order through righteousness. The Kingdom grows from small beginnings like a seed or mustard seed and will be evident through the fruits produced by believers.
This is a collection of some of the best writings on the promise of Jesus that His apostles would receive the power of the Holy Spirit to accomplish all that he commanded them to do. This power came upon them as power from on high in the Pentecost experience.
What does “Islam” mean?
The word الإسلام [Islam] is an infinitive word derived from س ل م [silm] root in if‘al pattern and used as noun and infinitive. The word silm means “release/keeping away; and to be distant from fear, doubt, trouble, lack of peace, unhappiness, fight, war, pain, suffering, material and spiritual inconveniences, weakness and decaying, and all the negativities.” This word is also the root of salim, selam, teslim, Islam etc. The word’s “Islam” form means “strengthening” [removal from problems, worries, fear, unhappiness, fights, wars, and similar negative things]. Hence, the religion Islam means the “the religion that strengthens humans [entire range of principles that protects and secures people by putting a distance between them and problems, worries, war, weakness, spiritual illness, unhappiness, and similar things].”
This document discusses how believers have Christ living within them through the Holy Spirit, comparing it to the tabernacle and temple where God dwelt. It explores how humans are made with spirit, soul, and body, and how through faith God gives believers a new heart and spirit. The Holy Spirit bears witness that believers are God's children and empowers them to know God intimately.
How does the Bible's record connect with today's news about the Middle East? Who has the rightful ownership to the land claimed by Israel and why? Find out what modern day people can learn about our place in the world's history.
This presentation shows that the drama of sacred and secular history and prophecy is God's answer to those who question His right to rule the earth.
How life on earth originated is still a riddle. Earlier religious scriptures tried to explain it but was not found satisfactory in the light of present scientific knowledge. In this presentation Quranic view of origin of living being on earth is presented.
God works through faith to both justify and sanctify believers. Justification is an act where God credits righteousness, while sanctification transforms believers into Christ's image. Justifying faith necessarily leads to sanctification for four reasons: 1) It perseveres over time. 2) It trusts Christ for all his promises. 3) It embraces all that Christ is. 4) It satisfies the heart in God through Christ. This life-transforming faith reconciles salvation depending on life transformation with justification by faith alone.
This short document promotes the creation of Haiku Deck presentations on SlideShare by stating it provides inspiration. It encourages the reader to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation by clicking a button labeled "GET STARTED".
Man’s Sin and Fall from Fellowship with GodTrinityEvangel
God created the first man morally upright, but he was deceived by Satan's subtle lies and chose to disobey God by eating the forbidden fruit. As a result, the first man fell from his innocent and close relationship with God. Additionally, as the head of humanity, Adam's sin caused all of his descendants to be born sinful by nature, enslaved to sin, and unable to know or delight in God without divine intervention.
This document outlines the expertise and services of a technology company, including their expertise in wireless LAN and WAN solutions, structured network cabling, and video surveillance solutions for various industries and locations. Their services include server and desktop support, annual maintenance contracts, staffing and recruiting, wireless and hardware solutions, call center services, security surveillance, and network solutions such as auditing, approval, integration, and operations.
This document discusses various approaches to corporate social responsibility (CSR). It describes different types of organizations - Corporate B Corps that consider people, planet and profit equally; and non-profits focused on social missions. It provides examples of companies like Google that implement environmental initiatives while also discussing outliers like Patagonia and its founder Yvon Chouinard who are highly invested in sustainability. It explores challenges like balancing brand and profit with CSR and how democratization can help influence social causes.
The document outlines the Order of Salvation according to Christian theology as:
1. Election by God
2. The gospel call of proclaiming the message
3. Regeneration or being born again
4. Conversion through faith and repentance
5. Justification or being made righteous in God's sight
6. Adoption into God's family
7. Sanctification or living a righteous life
8. Perseverance in remaining a Christian
9. Death and being with the Lord
10. Glorification through resurrection
This document outlines the expertise and services of a technology company, including their expertise in wireless LAN and WAN solutions, structured network cabling, and video surveillance solutions for various industries and locations. Their services include server and desktop support, annual maintenance contracts, staffing and recruiting, wireless and hardware solutions, call center services, security surveillance, and network solutions such as auditing, approval, integration, and operations.
This document discusses the key beliefs about Jesus Christ held by the authors. It states that Jesus is the incarnate Son of God, fully God and fully man, who was born of the virgin Mary. It describes Jesus living a sinless life and performing miracles that demonstrated his divine authority. The document asserts Jesus willingly suffered and died to fulfill God's redemptive plan, rose from the dead, and ascended to heaven where he reigns at God's right hand.
The document discusses anger and how Christians should handle it. Several Bible passages are cited that teach believers to control their anger and not sin, to be slow to anger, and to put away wrath, anger, malice and slander. Christians are instructed to not let the sun go down on their anger, to speak the truth to each other, and to be kind, tenderhearted and forgiving as God in Christ forgave them.
This study is designed to encourage those struggling with life to understand that the Christian life a process of growth into likeness of the character of Jesus Christ. This growth involves pushing through tough times but these are used for God and our good to put on display the love and graciousness of God. The result is the fulfillment of His promise of a glorious eternal inheritance worthy of all that we have to endure for the sake of Christ.
"Dispensationalism and Cessationism - We Win!" -Pastor Kevin Bairdwordandworship
-Forces that have caused the church to "think defeat"
-What the big deal about an apostolic mentality?
-Practical steps and application to change our mentality
This is the presentation delivered on Saturday, September 27th at St. Andrew's Cathedral. It is part one in the series: Who we are, and how to share our faith.
The document discusses God's promises and blessings for those who obey Him as outlined in Deuteronomy 28. It notes that God promises to bless believers in the city and country, with fruitful families and livestock, full baskets and prosperity in all they do. Enemies will be defeated as believers are established as God's holy people and all nations will see God's favor upon them. God will grant abundant provision, rain for crops, and make believers the head and not the tail through His righteousness. The conclusion offers a prayer declaring these blessings.
Peter explains to other believers that God had shown him a vision telling him it was acceptable to preach to Gentiles. He recounts visiting Cornelius, a Gentile, where the Holy Spirit fell upon those listening before they were baptized. When questioned about this later, Peter recounts the vision and emphasizes that God had given the Gentiles the Holy Spirit, showing God had accepted them. The other believers then accept that God had granted repentance and salvation to Gentiles as well.
1) The document discusses the nature of God as invisible spirit and how Jesus Christ is the visible image and manifestation of God.
2) It provides several Bible verses that describe Jesus Christ as God, including his identity as the Son of God, the Word of God, and the one through whom God created all things.
3) The document argues that by believing Jesus Christ is the image of the invisible God, one acknowledges him as the one true God and source of eternal life.
Beloved Brothers and Sisters,
Let Us Celebrate the Mystery of the Blessed Trinity by being UNITED not only with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit but also with our Brothers and Sisters specially the Lost, the Last and the Lapse.
From the Heart,
Fr. Heart, SVD
Preached at the Merritt Island church of Christ
http://www.MIchurchOfChrist.org
adapted from Raised With Christ by Thaxter Dickey
Of First Importance He Was Raised And Appeared
Florida College Annual Lectures 2013
The passage from Romans 8:31-39 discusses how nothing can separate believers from the love of God or condemn them. It notes that if God is for believers, no one can be against them. It also asserts that nothing, including hardship or distress, can separate believers from the love of Christ or the love of God found in Jesus Christ our Lord.
This document outlines seven sobering certainties according to the Bible:
1) The certainty of exposure - all sins and secrets will be revealed
2) The certainty of leaving earthly possessions behind at death
3) The certainty of harvest time - what we sow (good or evil) is what we will reap
4) The certainty of death - it is appointed for all people to die once
5) The certainty of judgment - all will stand before God to be judged
6) The certainty of separation of the wicked from the righteous at judgment
7) The certainty of final reward - eternal life for the righteous, eternal punishment for the wicked
This study is designed to encourage those struggling with life to understand that the Christian life a process of growth into likeness of the character of Jesus Christ. This growth involves pushing through tough times but these are used for God and our good to put on display the love and graciousness of God. The result is the fulfillment of His promise of a glorious eternal inheritance worthy of all that we have to endure for the sake of Christ.
This presentation contains 51 Bible verses arranged without commentary. The verses cover topics such as the creation of the heavens and earth, God's majesty, faith in Jesus Christ, the love and salvation God offers through his son, and the inspiration of Scripture. Users are instructed to press enter or space bar to advance through the slides.
The document discusses how nothing can separate believers from the love of God through Christ. It references passages that say God has established a new covenant through Jesus, writing His law on people's hearts, and all will know Him. It asks what can separate believers from Christ's love, and answers that despite troubles, the love of God in Christ conquers all. Believers can draw near to God with confidence, know and experience His love, and are seated with Christ in the heavenly places.
TESTIMONY TAKE TWO
INTRO: 2COR 3:3
TEXT: EXOD 34
I. HEW STONE
EXOD 34:1
Exod 24:12
Exod 31:18
Hos 10:12
Jer 4:3-4
II. PRESENT THYSELF
EXOD 34:2
Heb 4:13
Eccl 12:14
III. NO MAN
EXOD 34:3
IV. TAKE HEED
EXOD 34:12
John 8:11
Jas 4:4
Prov 6:2
Prov 14:27
Prov 22:24-25
V. FACE SHONE
EXOD 34:29
Luke 16:15
VI. VAIL OFF
EXOD 34:33-34
Jer 31:34
Isa 43:25
Isa 44:22
Eph 1:7
Ps 51:12-13
Luke 22:31-32
The document discusses pursuing perfection by following Jesus' perfect example of love. It provides several Bible passages that describe how Jesus was sinless and able to understand humanity's weaknesses. His sacrifice allows believers to be presented holy before God. Believers are called to live purely and blamelessly through obeying God's word and showing love for one another as Jesus loved.
2nd issue of Volume 15. A magazine in urdu language mainly based on spiritual treatment and learning. Many topics on ISLAM, SUFISM, SOCIAL PROBLEMS, SELF HELP, PSYCHOLOGY, HEALTH, SPIRITUAL TREATMENT, Ruqya etc.A very useful magazine for everyone.
A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
The Enchantment and Shadows_ Unveiling the Mysteries of Magic and Black Magic...Phoenix O
This manual will guide you through basic skills and tasks to help you get started with various aspects of Magic. Each section is designed to be easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions.
Protector & Destroyer: Agni Dev (The Hindu God of Fire)Exotic India
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Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
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God's Eternal Purpose and Election
1. 3. God's Eternal Purpose and Election
3.1 We believe that God, from all
eternity,29 in order to display the full
extent of His glory30 for the eternal and
ever-increasing enjoyment31 of all who
love Him,32 did, by the most wise and
holy counsel of His will,33 freely and
unchangeably34 foreknow35 and
predestine36 whatever comes to pass.
2. 3.2 We believe that God upholds and governs
all things - from galaxies37 to subatomic
particles,38 from the forces of nature39 to the
movements of nations,40 from evil to good41, and
from the public plans of politicians42 to the
secret acts of solitary persons43 - all in accord
with His eternal, all-wise44 purposes to glorify
Himself, yet in such a way that He never
sins,45 nor ever condemns a person
unjustly;46 but that His ordaining and governing
all things is compatible with the moral
accountability47 of all persons created in His
image.
3. 3.3 We believe that God's election is an
unconditional48 act of free grace49 which
was given through His Son Christ Jesus
before the world began.50 By this act God
chose, before the foundation of the world,
those who would be delivered from
bondage to sin51 and brought to
repentance52 and saving faith53 in His Son
Christ Jesus.
4. 3. God's Eternal Purpose and Election
3.1 We believe that God, from all
eternity,29 in order to display the full
extent of His glory30 for the eternal and
ever-increasing enjoyment31 of all who
love Him,32 did, by the most wise and
holy counsel of His will,33 freely and
unchangeably34 foreknow35 and
predestine36 whatever comes to pass.
5. 29
[He] saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our
works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave
us in Christ Jesus before the ages began. (2 Timothy 1:9)
This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in
Christ Jesus our Lord. (Ephesians 3:11)
He chose us in him before the foundation of the world. (Ephesians
1:4)
He [Christ] was foreknown before the foundation of the world but
was made manifest in the last times for your sake. (1 Peter 1:20)
All who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has
not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of
life of the Lamb that was slain. (Revelation 13:8)
6. 3. God's Eternal Purpose and Election
3.1 We believe that God, from all
eternity,29 in order to display the full
extent of His glory30 for the eternal and
ever-increasing enjoyment31 of all who
love Him,32 did, by the most wise and
holy counsel of His will,33 freely and
unchangeably34 foreknow35 and
predestine36 whatever comes to pass.
7. 30
For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever.
Amen. (Romans 11:36; see also Ephesians 1:6, 12, 14)
Your people shall all be righteous; they shall possess the land forever, the branch of
my planting, the work of my hands, that I might be glorified. (Isaiah 60:21; see also
43:7)
"Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? 'Father, save me from this hour?
'But for this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name." Then a
voice came from heaven: "I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again."(John 12:27-
28)
When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said,
"Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you". (John
17:1)
I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. (John
17:4)
[God highly exalted Christ so that] every tongue [will] confess that Jesus Christ is
Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:11)
8. 3. God's Eternal Purpose and Election
3.1 We believe that God, from all
eternity,29 in order to display the full
extent of His glory30 for the eternal and
ever-increasing enjoyment31 of all who
love Him,32 did, by the most wise and
holy counsel of His will,33 freely and
unchangeably34 foreknow35 and
predestine36 whatever comes to pass.
9. 31
Delight yourself in the LORD. (Psalm 37:4)
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!
(Philippians 4:4)
His master said to him, "Well done, good and faithful
servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set you
over much; enter into the joy of your master."(Matthew
25:23)
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there
will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any
mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed
away.(Revelation 21:4)
10. 3. God's Eternal Purpose and Election
3.1 We believe that God, from all
eternity,29 in order to display the full
extent of His glory30 for the eternal and
ever-increasing enjoyment31 of all who
love Him,32 did, by the most wise and
holy counsel of His will,33 freely and
unchangeably34 foreknow35 and
predestine36 whatever comes to pass.
11. 32
But, as it is written, "What no eye has seen,
nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined,
what God has prepared for those who love
him." (1 Corinthians 2:9)
And we know that for those who love God all
things work together for good, for those who
are called according to his purpose. (Romans
8:28)
12. 3. God's Eternal Purpose and Election
3.1 We believe that God, from all
eternity,29 in order to display the full
extent of His glory30 for the eternal and
ever-increasing enjoyment31 of all who
love Him,32 did, by the most wise and
holy counsel of His will,33 freely and
unchangeably34 foreknow35 and
predestine36 whatever comes to pass.
13. 33
In him we have obtained an inheritance,
having been predestined according to the
purpose of him who works all things
according to the counsel of his will.
(Ephesians 1:11)
14. 3. God's Eternal Purpose and Election
3.1 We believe that God, from all
eternity,29 in order to display the full
extent of His glory30 for the eternal and
ever-increasing enjoyment31 of all who
love Him,32 did, by the most wise and
holy counsel of His will,33 freely and
unchangeably34 foreknow35 and
predestine36 whatever comes to pass.
15. 34
God is not man, that he should lie, or a son
of man, that he should change his mind. Has
he said, and will he not do it? Or has he
spoken, and will he not fulfill it? (Numbers
23:19)
And also the Glory of Israel will not lie or
have regret, for he is not a man, that he
should have regret. (1Samuel 15:29)
16. 3. God's Eternal Purpose and Election
3.1 We believe that God, from all
eternity,29 in order to display the full
extent of His glory30 for the eternal and
ever-increasing enjoyment31 of all who
love Him,32 did, by the most wise and
holy counsel of His will,33 freely and
unchangeably34 foreknow35 and
predestine36 whatever comes to pass.
17. 35
Set forth your case, says the LORD; bring your proofs, says the
King of Jacob. Let them bring them, and tell us what is to happen.
Tell us the former things, what they are, that we may consider
them, that we may know their outcome; or declare to us the things
to come. Tell us what is to come hereafter, that we may know that
you are gods; do good, or do harm, that we may be dismayed and
terrified. (Isaiah 41:21-23)
I am the LORD; that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor
my praise to carved idols. Behold, the former things have come to
pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth I tell
you of them. (Isaiah 42:8-9; see also Genesis 15:13; 40:13,19;
Exodus 3:19; Deuteronomy 31:16; Psalm 34:20; Isaiah 44:6-8;
44:24-28; 45:11; 45:20-21; 46:8-11; 48:1-6; Zechariah 12:10; John
6:64; 19:36-37)
18. 3. God's Eternal Purpose and Election
3.1 We believe that God, from all
eternity,29 in order to display the full
extent of His glory30 for the eternal and
ever-increasing enjoyment31 of all who
love Him,32 did, by the most wise and
holy counsel of His will,33 freely and
unchangeably34 foreknow35 and
predestine36 whatever comes to pass.
19. 36
Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am
God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and
from ancient times things not yet done, saying, "My counsel shall stand, and
I will accomplish all my purpose." (Isaiah 46:9-10)
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
(Proverbs 16:33)
Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD
that will stand. (Proverbs 19:21)
...this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge
of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men.(Acts 2:23)
...for truly in this city there were gathered together against your holy servant
Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the
Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, to do whatever your hand and your plan
had predestined to take place. (Acts 4:27-28)
20. 3.2 We believe that God upholds and governs
all things - from galaxies37 to subatomic
particles,38 from the forces of nature39 to the
movements of nations,40 from evil to good41, and
from the public plans of politicians42 to the
secret acts of solitary persons43 - all in accord
with His eternal, all-wise44 purposes to glorify
Himself, yet in such a way that He never
sins,45 nor ever condemns a person
unjustly;46 but that His ordaining and governing
all things is compatible with the moral
accountability47 of all persons created in His
image.
21. 3.2 We believe that God upholds and governs
all things - from galaxies37 to subatomic
particles,38 from the forces of nature39 to the
movements of nations,40 from evil to good41, and
from the public plans of politicians42 to the
secret acts of solitary persons43 - all in accord
with His eternal, all-wise44 purposes to glorify
Himself, yet in such a way that He never
sins,45 nor ever condemns a person
unjustly;46 but that His ordaining and governing
all things is compatible with the moral
accountability47 of all persons created in His
image.
22. 37
[God] commands the sun, and it does not
rise; who seals up the stars. (Job 9:7)
Lift up your eyes on high and see: who
created these? He who brings out their host
by number, calling them all by name, by the
greatness of his might, and because he is
strong in power not one is missing. (Isaiah
40:26)
23. 3.2 We believe that God upholds and governs
all things - from galaxies37 to subatomic
particles,38 from the forces of nature39 to the
movements of nations,40 from evil to good41, and
from the public plans of politicians42 to the
secret acts of solitary persons43 - all in accord
with His eternal, all-wise44 purposes to glorify
Himself, yet in such a way that He never
sins,45 nor ever condemns a person
unjustly;46 but that His ordaining and governing
all things is compatible with the moral
accountability47 of all persons created in His
image.
24. 38
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not
one of them will fall to the ground apart from your
Father. But even the hairs of your head are all
numbered. (Matthew 10:29-30)
For by him all things were created, in heaven and
on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or
dominions or rulers or authorities all things were
created through him and for him. And he is before
all things, and in him all things hold together.
(Colossians 1:16-17)
25. 3.2 We believe that God upholds and governs
all things - from galaxies37 to subatomic
particles,38 from the forces of nature39 to the
movements of nations,40 from evil to good41, and
from the public plans of politicians42 to the
secret acts of solitary persons43 - all in accord
with His eternal, all-wise44 purposes to glorify
Himself, yet in such a way that He never
sins,45 nor ever condemns a person
unjustly;46 but that His ordaining and governing
all things is compatible with the moral
accountability47 of all persons created in His
image.
26. 39
For to the snow he says, "Fall on the earth," likewise to the downpour, his mighty
downpour. He seals up the hand of every man, that all men whom he made may
know it. Then the beasts go into their lairs, and remain in their dens. From its
chamber comes the whirlwind, and cold from the scattering winds. By the breath
of God ice is given, and the broad waters are frozen fast. He loads the thick
cloud with moisture; the clouds scatter his lightning. They turn around and
around by his guidance, to accomplish all that he commands them on the face of
the habitable world. Whether for correction or for his land or for love, he causes
it to happen. (Job 37:6-13)
He sends out his command to the earth; his word runs swiftly. He gives snow
like wool; he scatters hoarfrost like ashes. He hurls down his crystals of ice like
crumbs; who can stand before his cold? He sends out his word, and melts them;
he makes his wind blow and the waters flow. (Psalm 147:15-18)
And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, "Peace! Be still!" And
the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. He said to them, "Why are you so
afraid? Have you still no faith?" And they were filled with great fear and said to
one another, "Who then is this, that even wind and sea obey him?" (Mark 4:39-
41)
27. 3.2 We believe that God upholds and governs
all things - from galaxies37 to subatomic
particles,38 from the forces of nature39 to the
movements of nations,40 from evil to good41, and
from the public plans of politicians42 to the
secret acts of solitary persons43 - all in accord
with His eternal, all-wise44 purposes to glorify
Himself, yet in such a way that He never
sins,45 nor ever condemns a person
unjustly;46 but that His ordaining and governing
all things is compatible with the moral
accountability47 of all persons created in His
image.
28. 40
The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he
frustrates the plans of the peoples. The counsel of the LORD
stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations. (Psalm
33:10-11)
Is a trumpet blown in a city, and the people are not afraid? Does
disaster come to a city, unless the LORD has done it? (Amos 3:6)
Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has
commanded it? Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that good
and bad come? (Lamentations 3:37-38)
As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good,
to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are
today. (Genesis 50:20)
29. 3.2 We believe that God upholds and governs
all things - from galaxies37 to subatomic
particles,38 from the forces of nature39 to the
movements of nations,40 from evil to good41, and
from the public plans of politicians42 to the
secret acts of solitary persons43 - all in accord
with His eternal, all-wise44 purposes to glorify
Himself, yet in such a way that He never
sins,45 nor ever condemns a person
unjustly;46 but that His ordaining and governing
all things is compatible with the moral
accountability47 of all persons created in His
image.
30. 41
Shall we receive good from God, and shall we
not receive evil?"(Job 2:10)
The LORD has made everything for its
purpose, even the wicked for the day of
trouble. (Proverbs 16:4.)
I form light and create darkness, I make well-being
and create calamity, I am the Lord, who
does all these things. (Isaiah 45:7)
31. 3.2 We believe that God upholds and governs
all things - from galaxies37 to subatomic
particles,38 from the forces of nature39 to the
movements of nations,40 from evil to good41, and
from the public plans of politicians42 to the
secret acts of solitary persons43 - all in accord
with His eternal, all-wise44 purposes to glorify
Himself, yet in such a way that He never
sins,45 nor ever condemns a person
unjustly;46 but that His ordaining and governing
all things is compatible with the moral
accountability47 of all persons created in His
image.
32. 42
And the ten horns [= kings] that you saw, they and the
beast will hate the prostitute. They will make her desolate
and naked, and devour her flesh and burn her up with
fire, for God has put it into their hearts to carry out his
purpose by being of one mind and handing over their
royal power to the beast, until the words of God are
fulfilled. (Revelation 17:16-17)
The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the
LORD; he turns it wherever he will. (Proverbs 21:1. )
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from
the LORD. (Proverbs 16:33)
33. 3.2 We believe that God upholds and governs
all things - from galaxies37 to subatomic
particles,38 from the forces of nature39 to the
movements of nations,40 from evil to good41, and
from the public plans of politicians42 to the
secret acts of solitary persons43 - all in accord
with His eternal, all-wise44 purposes to glorify
Himself, yet in such a way that He never
sins,45 nor ever condemns a person
unjustly;46 but that His ordaining and governing
all things is compatible with the moral
accountability47 of all persons created in His
image.
34. 43
A man's steps are from the LORD; how
then can man understand his way?
(Proverbs 20:24)
The heart of man plans his way, but the
LORD establishes his steps. (Proverbs
16:9)
35. 3.2 We believe that God upholds and governs
all things - from galaxies37 to subatomic
particles,38 from the forces of nature39 to the
movements of nations,40 from evil to good41, and
from the public plans of politicians42 to the
secret acts of solitary persons43 - all in accord
with His eternal, all-wise44 purposes to glorify
Himself, yet in such a way that He never
sins,45 nor ever condemns a person
unjustly;46 but that His ordaining and governing
all things is compatible with the moral
accountability47 of all persons created in His
image.
36. 44
O LORD, how manifold are your works! In wisdom
have you made them all. (Psalm 104:24)
To the only wise God be glory forevermore
through Jesus Christ! Amen. (Romans 16:27)
For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not
know God through wisdom, it pleased God
through the folly of what we preach to save those
who believe. (1 Corinthians 1:21)
37. 3.2 We believe that God upholds and governs
all things - from galaxies37 to subatomic
particles,38 from the forces of nature39 to the
movements of nations,40 from evil to good41, and
from the public plans of politicians42 to the
secret acts of solitary persons43 - all in accord
with His eternal, all-wise44 purposes to glorify
Himself, yet in such a way that He never
sins,45 nor ever condemns a person
unjustly;46 but that His ordaining and governing
all things is compatible with the moral
accountability47 of all persons created in His
image.
38. 45
The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice.
A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and
upright is he. (Deuteronomy 32:4)
This is the message we have heard from him and
proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no
darkness at all. (1 John 1:5)
God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts
no one. (James 1:13)
Let God be true though everyone were a liar. (Romans
3:4)
39. 3.2 We believe that God upholds and governs
all things - from galaxies37 to subatomic
particles,38 from the forces of nature39 to the
movements of nations,40 from evil to good41, and
from the public plans of politicians42 to the
secret acts of solitary persons43 - all in accord
with His eternal, all-wise44 purposes to glorify
Himself, yet in such a way that He never
sins,45 nor ever condemns a person
unjustly;46 but that His ordaining and governing
all things is compatible with the moral
accountability47 of all persons created in His
image.
40. 46
For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and
divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the
creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So
they are without excuse. (Romans 1:20)
For God shows no partiality. For all who have sinned without
the law will also perish without the law, and all who have
sinned under the law will be judged by the law. (Romans 2:11-
12)
All his works are right and his ways are just; and those who
walk in pride he is able to humble. (Daniel 4:37)
41. 3.2 We believe that God upholds and governs
all things - from galaxies37 to subatomic
particles,38 from the forces of nature39 to the
movements of nations,40 from evil to good41, and
from the public plans of politicians42 to the
secret acts of solitary persons43 - all in accord
with His eternal, all-wise44 purposes to glorify
Himself, yet in such a way that He never
sins,45 nor ever condemns a person
unjustly;46 but that His ordaining and governing
all things is compatible with the moral
accountability47 of all persons created in His
image.
42. 47
Now we know that whatever the law says it
speaks to those who are under the law, so
that every mouth may be stopped, and the
whole world may be held accountable to
God.(Romans 3:19)
43. 3.3 We believe that God's election is an
unconditional48 act of free grace49 which
was given through His Son Christ Jesus
before the world began.50 By this act God
chose, before the foundation of the world,
those who would be delivered from
bondage to sin51 and brought to
repentance52 and saving faith53 in His Son
Christ Jesus.
44. 3.3 We believe that God's election is an
unconditional48 act of free grace49 which
was given through His Son Christ Jesus
before the world began.50 By this act God
chose, before the foundation of the world,
those who would be delivered from
bondage to sin51 and brought to
repentance52 and saving faith53 in His Son
Christ Jesus.
45. 48
Though [Jacob and Esau] were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad in order that God's purpose of election might
continue, not because of works but because of his call she was told, "The older will serve the younger." As it is written, "Jacob I loved,
but Esau I hated." What shall we say then? Is there injustice on God's part? By no means! 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 depends not on human will or exertion, but
on God, who has mercy. For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, "For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I might show my power in
you, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth." So then he has mercy on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever
he wills. (Romans 9:11-18)
For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many
were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the
strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human
being might boast in the presence of God. He is the source of your life in Christ Jesus, whom God made our wisdom and our
righteousness and sanctification and redemption. Therefore, as it is written, "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord." (1 Corinthians
1:26-31)
Jesus answered them, "I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name bear witness about me, but you do
not believe because you are not part of my flock. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal
life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all,
and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand." (John 10:25-29)
I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. Yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they
have kept your word. (John 17:6)
All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. For I have come down from heaven, not
to do my own will but the will of him who sent me. And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has
given me, but raise it up on the last day. (John 6:37-39)
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For
those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among
many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he
justified he also glorified. (Romans 8:28-30)
46. 3.3 We believe that God's election is an
unconditional48 act of free grace49 which
was given through His Son Christ Jesus
before the world began.50 By this act God
chose, before the foundation of the world,
those who would be delivered from
bondage to sin51 and brought to
repentance52 and saving faith53 in His Son
Christ Jesus.
47. 49
So too at the present time there is a remnant,
chosen by grace. But if it is by grace, it is no
longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace
would no longer be grace. What then? Israel failed
to obtain what it was seeking. The elect obtained
it, but the rest were hardened, as it is written,
"God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that would
not see and ears that would not hear, down to this
very day." (Romans 11:5-8)
48. 3.3 We believe that God's election is an
unconditional48 act of free grace49 which
was given through His Son Christ Jesus
before the world began.50 By this act God
chose, before the foundation of the world,
those who would be delivered from
bondage to sin51 and brought to
repentance52 and saving faith53 in His Son
Christ Jesus.
49. 50
[God] saved us and called us to a holy
calling, not because of our works but
because of his own purpose and grace,
which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the
ages began. (2 Timothy 1:9)
He chose us in him before the foundation of
the world, that we should be holy and
blameless before him. (Ephesians 1:4)
50. 3.3 We believe that God's election is an
unconditional48 act of free grace49 which
was given through His Son Christ Jesus
before the world began.50 By this act God
chose, before the foundation of the world,
those who would be delivered from
bondage to sin51 and brought to
repentance52 and saving faith53 in His Son
Christ Jesus.
51. 51
But thanks be to God, that you who
were once slaves of sin have become
obedient from the heart to the standard
of teaching to which you were
committed. (Romans 6:17)
For the law of the Spirit of life has set
you free in Christ Jesus from the law of
sin and death. (Romans 8:2)
52. 3.3 We believe that God's election is an
unconditional48 act of free grace49 which
was given through His Son Christ Jesus
before the world began.50 By this act God
chose, before the foundation of the world,
those who would be delivered from
bondage to sin51 and brought to
repentance52 and saving faith53 in His Son
Christ Jesus.
53. 52
And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome
but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently
enduring evil, correcting his opponents with
gentleness. God may perhaps grant them
repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth. (2
Timothy 2:24-25)
When they heard these things they fell silent. And
they glorified God, saying, "Then to the Gentiles
also God has granted repentance that leads to
life." (Acts 11:18)
54. 3.3 We believe that God's election is an
unconditional48 act of free grace49 which
was given through His Son Christ Jesus
before the world began.50 By this act God
chose, before the foundation of the world,
those who would be delivered from
bondage to sin51 and brought to
repentance52 and saving faith53 in His Son
Christ Jesus.
55. 53
53No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last
day. (John 6:44)
And [Jesus] said, "This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the
Father." (John 6:65)
For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also
suffer for his sake.
(Philippians 1:29)
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not
a result of works, so that no one may boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and
no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. (Matthew
11:27)
And Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this
to you, but my Father who is in heaven." (Matthew 16:17)
One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who
was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul. (Acts
16:14)