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“ Summary, Part 3 (final) ” c. That those elected and predestined to salvation in Christ unto the Father are forgiven of their sins through the blood of Christ. d. That the atonement of Christ is according to the will of God and according to the riches of His grace. 4. THE PRESERVATION OF THE SAINTS IN A STATE OF GRACE UNTO GLORY [46:21]. The Father’s election and Jesus’ redemption ensure a believer’s perseverance and secures his title to heaven, and then to the resurrection of the righteous at the end of the age (Jn 6:39, Jn 10, Jude 1). Rom 8:28-30 – notice that the Golden Chain of Salvation is given in the past tense: though it plays out in time, it was set in eternity before time for every believer. ABIDING MESSAGE [50:56]. 1. Christian, humbly rejoice in the sovereignty of God which made you to differ. We are no better than the lost. We are only chosen and restrained by holiness in this life. 2. Christian, glorify the Father and the Son for their unity in the work of redemption. They are the same God and have the same plan of salvation. 3. Christian, be confident that the God Who chose you and the Son Who redeemed you will keep you all the way to glory. We couldn’t save ourselves, and we can’t bring ourselves to heaven.
Ian Migala (6/27/2016)
from Minneapolis, Minnesota
“ Summary, Part 2 ” c. None who are spiritually dead will respond in faith to God’s message of salvation in Christ. This is because such are naturally opposed to the things of God (Rom 8:5-8). d. The natural man, who lives according to the flesh, is not only unable to understand spiritual truth, but is also opposed to God and cannot and will not trust in Christ to be saved (Jn 5:40). e. God must overcome our opposition and unwillingness to come to Christ to be saved. God has to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves (cf. Rom 3:11, Jn 6:44, Acts 26:18). Acts 5:31 – Even repentance is granted from God. Eph 2:8-10 – Even our faith is God’s creation. 3. CHRIST’S ATONEMENT [38:32]. Jesus teaches that He died for His sheep. Jn 10:11, 14-15, 17-18, 26-30 – Only His sheep will hear Him. They are the ones the Father delivered to Him. Everyone else may hear Christ’s words, but they won’t comprehend them, let alone respond to them. Eph 1:1-7 – Paul also connects the election of the Father with the atonement of the Son. Notice: a. This connection stated in vv. 1-2. b. That election and predestination are in Christ unto the Father.
Ian Migala (6/27/2016)
from Minneapolis, Minnesota
“ Summary, Part 1 ” We continue this study of Christians as “Chosen” with III. THE DOCTRINE OF ELECTION, A. ITS NECESSARY CONNECTIONS [starting at 4:06 of the audio]. This doctrine does not stand alone; it supports a number of doctrines found throughout Scripture. 1. GOD’S ABSOLUTE SOVEREIGNTY. Pagan gods, however mighty they’re portrayed, are useless compared to the one true God. Ps 115 – God possesses all, and His will is always done (cf. Is 14:24-27, 46:10-11). We think we’re in charge of our doings, but God has ordained all that comes to pass (Pr 19:21, 21:30; Jer 10:23; Pr 16:9). Eph 1:9-11 – we didn’t choose God; He chose us (2 Thes 2:13). 2. MAN’S DEPRAVITY [18:46]. This connection is established by a number of things. a. Those who are born in sin a spiritually dead and under the wrath of God for their sin. Eph 2:1-3 – Dead men cannot choose to live; God has to give them life. b. Until God grants us a new birth and indwells us by His Spirit, we are dominated by the flesh. We are natural men in this state, not spiritual men. 1 Cor 2:14 – “Spiritual” means to be with the indwelling Holy Spirit, not the way the world understands the term.
Ian Migala (6/27/2016)
from Minneapolis, Minnesota
“ Summary, Part 1 ” We continue this study of Christians as “Chosen” with III. THE DOCTRINE OF ELECTION, A. ITS NECESSARY CONNECTIONS [starting at 4:06 of the audio]. This doctrine does not stand alone; it supports a number of doctrines found throughout Scripture. 1. GOD’S ABSOLUTE SOVEREIGNTY. Pagan gods, however mighty they’re portrayed, are useless compared to the one true God. Ps 115 – God possesses all, and His will is always done (cf. Is 14:24-27, 46:10-11). We think we’re in charge of our doings, but God has ordained all that comes to pass (Pr 19:21, 21:30; Jer 10:23; Pr 16:9). Eph 1:9-11 – we didn’t choose God; He chose us (2 Thes 2:13). 2. MAN’S DEPRAVITY [18:46]. This connection is established by a number of things. a. Those who are born in sin a spiritually dead and under the wrath of God for their sin. Eph 2:1-3 – Dead men cannot choose to live; God has to give them life. b. Until God grants us a new birth and indwells us by His Spirit, we are dominated by the flesh. We are natural men in this state, not spiritual men. 1 Cor 2:14 – “Spiritual” means to be with the indwelling Holy Spirit, not the way the world understands the term.
