Chosen Before Time Began
God chooses us! That is a wonderful truth we followers of Christ can rejoice in. In fact, we can rejoice in all God's sovereign choices because they demonstrate His holiness, justice, mercy, and grace and bring glory to Him.
The Sovereignty of God in Election
We will never fully grasp the sovereign election of God, but as followers of Christ, we can rejoice in the truth that God chose us. And that is why we chose to believe in Christ. It could be no other way, for the work of salvation is solely of God.
Theology Plus Sympathy Builds Bridges
Past privileges are no substitute for personal faith, as Israel's experience teaches us. Yet Israel's faithlessness does not alter God's eternal plan. Jesus Christ will be honored forever. Let us be sure that through faith in Him we are part of honoring Him both now and forever.
Jesus Loves Me, This I Know
We who are saved by God's grace know God's love for us is constant; it endures. His love never abandons us, even through suffering and death. His love is established and secured in the work of Jesus Christ, and it gives us assurance that we are His and we always will be.
Eternal Security
Our salvation rests solely upon the gracious work of God. Likewise, our salvation is eternally secure because of His completed work; no person and no power can take away what God in His grace has given.
An Explanation of Predestination
Our salvation in Christ is certain and secure. This is because salvation is solely God's work, and He has linked us to Himself with an unbreakable chain of divine actions.
Making Sense of Circumstances
Through all the trials of life and all the confusing events that seem to make no sense, we can cling to God's promise. He is in control, He is at work, and He is working everything out for our good and His glory. This is the amazing promise unveiled in Romans 8:28.
The most Misused Verse in Scripture
We must be careful not to demand more from God than what He promises. His promises are sure and good, but they do not exempt us from trials and suffering in this life.
Groaning in the Grip of Winter
As we follow Christ and pursue godliness in the midst of this ungodly world, we look ahead, longing for the day our groaning will become glory. We do so with the certainty of that coming day and the assurance of the Holy Spirit’s intercession.
Inheriting our Father's Fortune
As believers in Christ, we are fellow heirs with Him of all God has to offer us. That inheritance means temporary suffering in this world but assurance of eternity in the presence of God in a perfect world.