Jn 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
1Th 1:5a [Amplified Classic]
For our [preaching of the] glad tidings (the Gospel) came to you not only in word, but also in [its own inherent] power and in the Holy Spirit and with great conviction and absolute certainty [on our part].
God’s Salvific Plan
God the Father chose those whom He loved before He sent His son to die for them. He saves them on the merits of Christ’s atonement and imputed righteousness by the power of His Holy Spirit.
Jn 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
Jn 5:44
How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?
The More I Know Him the More I Know I Need Him
Blog – 3/18/22
1Jn 4:19
We love because he first loved us.
What Parts of a Human Being Does God Save?
- Material: Body (Ro 8:23; 1Co 15:44; Php 3:21)
- Nonmaterial: Soul/Spirit (Heb 6:19; Jas 1:21; 1Pe 1:9; 4:19; Ro 8:16; 2Ti 4:22; Heb 12:23)
What Are the Purpose and Results of Salvation?
- Godward: God is glorified
- Manward: man is justified, sanctified, and glorified
Rom 11:36
For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.
Rev 4:11
“Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.”
What Are the Purpose and Results of Salvation?
- Godward: God is glorified
- Manward: man is justified, sanctified, and glorified
2Pe 3:8
But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
1Jn 4:19
We love because he first loved us.
God’s Effectual Calling
There is a calling for believers only. (“for those who are called according to his purpose” - Ro 8:28)
