The Salvation of the Elect
The
God of glory, before the world began, graciously chose a people in
Christ unto salvation. "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: whereunto
He called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our
Lord Jesus Christ" (II
THESSALONIANS
2:13-14).
Concerning
these chosen ones, the Shepherd said, "and
I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither
shall any man pluck them out of My hand" (JOHN
10:28). The Lord determined that His people would be
justified, redeemed, sanctified, regenerated, called, preserved and
glorified. Not one of the elect shall perish for God has willed their
eternal salvation and has engaged all of His attributes to accomplish
that purpose.
His
sovereignty determined their salvation and will never be
frustrated. His wisdom has arranged all things in order to bring
every son to glory in a manner consistent with all of the divine
perfections. His holiness demanded righteousness and has been
satisfied in the life, death and resurrection of their Substitute.
His power is invincible and will overcome every obstacle standing in
the way of their salvation. His justice has been satisfied in the
death of their Redeemer and now demands they all be brought safely
home to glory. His everlasting love for them will never be
disappointed.
The
providence of God will bring them to hear the glorious gospel of
Christ. The call of God will give them life and grant them repentance
from dead works and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. The goodness and
mercy of God will follow them throughout their pilgrim journey. God’s
eternal purpose of salvation shall not fail to be accomplished. "The
LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely
as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed,
so shall it stand" (ISAIAH
14:24). "Salvation is of the
LORD" (JONAH
2:9).
-Gospel
report by preacher Jim Byrd
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