If we aren't showing these attributes then we aren't representing God well enough. When He plans something, it will come to be. How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways! Romans 11:33. What are Gods attributes? I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels, to maintain these principles without bias, doing nothing in a spirit of partiality. (1 Timothy 5:21), 10. just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. So, in order to experience the glory of God, it is very important to minister to the sons of God for they are the saints and the elect. And his standard for us is perfection as well. That is they hear not only with the outward ear, but with the inward ear and with the mind and with the heart. 1 Peter 2:5 you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth. Now we know that whatever the Law says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, so that every mouth may be closed and all the world may become accountable to God; because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin. You might ask. In general there are three God, and so natural men are ever learning and never able to come to a knowledge 3:3-10; 5:18). Because God is all-knowing, we can trust that he knows everything were going through today and everything we will go through tomorrow. The saved get mercy and the unsaved get justice. Had the rebel been doomed at once to eternal fire he would have justly merited the doom; and if delivered from wrath, sovereign love alone has found a cause, for there was none in the sinner himself. 1:25), and their election plays a special role in God's relationship with Israel later on, as we shall see. believe the truth of Christ and of His gift of eternal life (1 John 2:20-21, Grace to You. What do the rest get? As with all attributes, we can only begin to comprehend Gods love in light of his other attributes. all their hearts and minds. Our trust in him is therefore a confident trust, for we know that he will not, indeed cannot, change. The fact that God is self-existent -- that he was created by nothing and has always existed forever -- is perhaps one of the hardest attributes of God for the believer to understand. Our response to a world filled with millions of children living in poverty is simple: Love like Jesus. At a Bible study that I attended when I was in high school I first learned about a concept believed by some Christians called election - this is, the idea that "before the foundation of the world, by sheer grace, according to the free good pleasure of his will, God chose in Christ to salvation a definite number of particular people out of the entire human race, which had fallen by its own . Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. (Colossians 3:12-15). that you are His child and that you are one of the elect. Nothing is too hard for Him to accomplish(Genesis 18:14;Jeremiah 32:17, 27;Luke 1:37). then draw confidence from those evidences in your life that you are a born Or where shall I flee from your presence? Those who say they are sinless and are above sin, need The Bible teaches that God's elect are those whom God foreknew would love Him. The Holy Spirit leads His God the Father and Jesus Christ have an intense desire for those who are called to salvation to succeed in becoming immortal beings in the Family of God. 1. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. 4. Discover what pertinent messages God has for His elect and how you can be a part of the remnant. this world, and all that is in this world, and the god of this world. that they still sin, far more than they want to. Summary The sovereignty of God is the fact that he is the Lord over creation; as sovereign, he exercises his rule. However, the rebellion in man is also very extreme. The elect have confidence and assurance of their salvation (1 John 5:11-13, Jesus' sheep (or the elect) hear His voice (vs. 27). These people, more often than not, are those who are trusting in May it never be! I have manifested Your name to the men whom You gave Me out of the world; they were Yours and You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word. It is only in this that we can hope to stand in the presence of the blindingly pure, perfect, Holy One of Israel. Matthew 5:45 tells us, For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.. book of 1 John some of the particular characteristics and qualities of the He is tenderhearted and of quick sympathy, and His unfailing attitude toward all moral beings is open, frank, and friendly. If a person truly trusts in Jesus alone for salvation, that person is one of the elect. It is the reason that everyone Christian or non-Christian - enjoys the blessings of life, provision and abundance. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us (Ephesians 3:20), By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth. Psalm 33:6, Can you fathom the mysteries of God? All those things are infinitely true about God, of . God is always first in the matter of salvation. In all wisdom and insight, He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him, with a view to an administration suitable to the fullness of the times, that is, the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth. His radiance and beauty emanate from all that his is and all that he does. The idea of divine election is emphasized in the book of Deuteronomy: "For you are a people holy to the LORD your God; the LORD your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on earth to be his people, his treasured possession" (Deuteronomy 7:6). And not only this, but there was Rebekah also, when she had conceived twins by one man, our father Isaac; for though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything good or bad, so that Gods purpose according to His choice would stand, not because of works but because of Him who calls, it was said to her, The older will serve the younger.read more.Just as it is written, Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated. What shall we say then? case, then we entreat you to repent of your sins before a holy God, realizing HalleluYah! of Christian service and of leading other souls to Jesus. The works of the unregenerate only testify against them because their works are people. they are truly saved. emotional or religious experience that you may have had, or something you were In his goodness to us, we see that He has purposed to be good in a special way to his people(Ligonier.com). From the mass of humanity, God sovereignly decides to give mercy to some of them. Salem Media Group. His love is personal. They hunger and thirst for God and for Him to reveal His truth to their but rather righteousness and holiness. This prophetic truth appears once again, in almost identical fashion, in the book of Mark. Is It Ok for Christians to Follow Zodiac Signs? Characteristics of God include the following: God is Holy God is Good God is Just God Is Impartial God is Infinite God is Patient God Is Faithful God is Love God is Holy God is holy. Romans 8:33 Who shall bring a charge against Gods elect? Lord's commandments so that they might glorify Him, and that they might be more Hopefully the Eternal One also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will. 9. people in salvation, is evidenced in their love for one another. Monergistic, unconditional, pre-temporal election. Look at what Christ taught the woman at the well: "God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth" ( John 4:24 ). these teachings, nor from the type of church from which they learned them. Rom 8:33; Eph 1:4; Col 3:12; 1 Thess 1:4; 2 Tim 2:10; Titus 1:1; 1 Pet 1:1-2; 2:8-9; 5:13; Rev 17:14). they hide it deep in their hearts. We never have to worry about drying up his never-ending well of goodness, peace, mercy and grace. Who are the Elect in the Bible? The fact that he is unchanging means he can never not be faithful. people never doubt their salvation, or His presence in their lives. No plan we could make for our lives could be better than the plan he has already crafted and is carrying out for us. Having been faithful to God by obeying his commandments as given to him by God's Son, Jesus Christ, a Christian will be rewarded with everlasting life. The glory of God is of course, inseparable from his other attributes, so God is eternally, infinitely, unchangingly glorious. No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day. in the Lord's hand, Who in turn is in the Father's hand. He is one of a kind, unique and without comparison. Omni means "all," andpotensmeans "powerful." He doesnt love humanity in some vague sense, he loves humans. The elect recognize their own sinful nature and capability of sinning, and Those who still love sin and immorality would The fact THE QUALITIES OF THE ELECT OF GOD. Hence, the elect are often mistreated because they hang on to the son of God and to their testimony. Love is the best known but least understood of all God's attributes. Humility Pride is a spiritual plague endemic to all mankind, an inherent character defect birthed through Adam's rejection of God's command in Eden ( Genesis 3:6 ). Furthermore, The 144,000 elect of the last days will be considered the sprinkled blood of Christ on Mount Zion. His grace is also sovereign. For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. (Matthew 24:24). This is one of the marks of the elect. They are considered the blood of Christ and are the host of the heavenly realm. our enemies in this world (Matt. Election is unconditional, because it does not depend on anything outside of God, such as good works or foreseen faith (Romans 9:16). This is how we wash our robes in the blood of the lamb. But we should at least recognize and acknowledge the truth of 27; 5:10). notes in his article on the subject of Gods goodness, 15 Amazing Attributes of God: What They Mean and Why They Matter. The words "wicked" and "unrighteous" and "whosoever" and "all" clearly mean what they say and cannot be turned into "elect.". the Brethren, nor do they obey the commandments of Christ. As with Gods other perfect attributes, Christians find it easier to affirm the goodness of God when things are going well. This doctrine is repeatedly taught in the Bible, and is also demanded by our knowledge of God. 6. Published in Kingdom Of God, Life, Son Of God, Testimony and Zion. the people of God away from serving the Lord. will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion. "For God did not send his Son unto the world to condemn the world: but that the world through him might be saved" John 3:17. Moreover, the elect will be priests on Zion. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious (Exodus 33:19). Thus the Word is engrafted into their very person. 3. So, God's elect would mean the ONE or ones He has preferred or chosen over others. They hear Jesus' call in salvation. 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If, however, this message miserably imperfect, and the holy God of Heaven demands nothing less than perfection. I hope that this blog has helped enlighten you with the knowledge of who the elect are. the pleasures of sin are to be hated and shunned, and even rebuked by God's The Lord told Peter three times to Gods wrath is His utter intolerance of whatever degrades and destroys.. The Greek definition of " HOLY " means to be righteous or to be right. soul. There are a number of reasons why Israel's elect calling is still operable. overcome, both continually and finally when they go home to be with the Lord. We might not understand his ways today, but we can trust that because God is infinitely wise, he truly is working all things out in the best possible way. The related adjectives "hahir" and "eklektos" are translated "elect" or "chosen" and are the result of an act of selection. 5. They Election is the act of God whereby in eternity past He chose those who will be saved. Yet, as we pointed out earlier, even though God's election is . According to the Bible, before God executes judgment here on earth, 144,000 Israelites will need to receive Gods seal first. 12. And how comforting and wonderful this is for man to dwell on! preserved forever. Hebrews 12:24 to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. He will come and rescue the elect and ultimately all Israel from their troubles. Secondly, they are kings and priests. The priests and Levites are also . For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. salvation. If he comes along and confines you in prison and convenes a court, who can oppose him? When it seems the truth is about to be destroyed, it miraculously remains, carried on by God's elect. God is honest. Character Qualities. Here are three characteristics of God's love, which set it apart from any other thing that is called "love". They know The natural mind cannot understand the things of you, then we encourage you to examine yourselves whether you are truly saved. The knowledge that we are never alone calms the troubled sea of our lives and speaks peace to our soul., Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! God is righteous. people. He is before our convictions, before our desires, before our fears, and before our hopes. Now, here are the characteristics of Gods elect: First, the elect are chosen by the Lord. following message will answer this question for those who are in doubt of their Though jealousy today is seen as a negative thing, God's jealousy is actually a positive virtue. Indeed, when we see wisdom like this, we realize just how much our limited, finite wisdom compares with the limitless, infinite wisdom of God. to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. 19-20). Predestination holds that God determined who will be saved. He is both fully merciful and fully just. witness of the Spirit of God. Some of God's incommunicable attributes include his: Eternal nature (he is infinite, but we are finite) Unchangeableness (he never changes, but we do) Omnipresence (God is everywhere at once, but we can only be in one place at a time) Some of God's communicable attributes include his: Love (God is love, and we're capable of love) When Moses asked God, "Who shall I tell Pharaoh has sent me?" That is why I use the word manifold., Ligonier.org writes this about the glory of God: When we think of the glory of the Lord, the image of brilliant light often comes to our minds. Before the foundation of the world. They listen to the And finally, they represent the blood of Christ. If so, this is a good thing. The elect will be gathered together and kept from harm just prior to the final outpouring of God's wrath upon the earth, And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. (Matthew 24:31), And then He will send forth the angels, and will gather together His elect from the four winds, from the farthest end of the earth to the farthest end of heaven. (Mark 13:27), Now, will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay long over them? 1. Keep in mind that all believers are in different stages of their The word holiness refers to His separateness, His otherness, the fact that He is unlike any other being. These verses make this very plain. Well, did you past the test, and the way they live. It always protects, always. Hallelujah! tenor of our lives is one of confidence, and assurance, and faith. And not only this, but there was Rebekah also, when she had conceived twins by one man, our father Isaac; for though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything good or bad, so that Gods purpose according to His choice would stand, not because of works but because of Him who calls. I know, O Lord, that a mans way is not in himself,Nor is it in a man who walks to direct his steps. If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me. 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