Scriptures are from the KJV.
DID YOU KNOW that the Bible clearly teaches that God has (or has not) chosen us from before the foundation of the world?? This is the doctrine of election, and it is an inescapable conclusion from the scriptures. See below.
Ephesians 1:4-5 – According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
John 15:16 – Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and [that] your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
Romans 8:28-30 – And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Revelation 13:8 – And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
2 Thessalonians 2:13 – But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
2 Timothy 1:9 – Who hath saved us, and called [us] with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
John 6:44 – No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
Romans 9:16 – So then [it is] not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
Acts 13:48 – And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.
Ephesians 1:4 – According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
Fear not though. If you are humbly and sincerely seeking the salvation of God, this is the biggest sign that you are one of His chosen, elected people. Many pastors and preachers beg their people to “accept God” and they are told “He is waiting patiently for us to please let Him be our God”. This is patently false.
God does not need us. We need Him. We need to believe and seek Him and pray that we are chosen of Him and, as Peter says, live in a way that “makes our election sure”. Works and good deeds do not save anyone. We are saved only by God’s divine providence and mercy.
The sins of the believer should never be something we are proud of when they occur, but they will also never separate us from our loving Heavenly Father if we are His.
2 Peter 1:10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
Lets live for God in gratitude for His marvelous grace and kindness in choosing us.
