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The Father's work was to design the plan in eternity.
1. Foreknows -
"For those God foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brothers." Romans 8:29 NIV
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"...who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance." 1 Peter 1:2 NIV
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2. Predestinate -
"And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified." Romans 8:30 NIV
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"He predestined us to be adopted as His sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with His pleasure and will—" Ephesians 1:5 NIV
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3. Choose/Elect -
"For many are invited, but few are chosen." Matthew 22:14 NIV
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"Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies." Romans 8:33 NIV
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4. Calls -
"The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call." Acts 2:39 NIV
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"And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ." Romans 1:6 NIV
"And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ." Romans 1:6 NIV
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This series is from my hand-out notes during our six months Church Membership Class in LWCM , Banilad, Cebu, Philippines. The class was conducted by our Senior Pastor Mel Caparros.
4 comments:
Bless you for sharing.
A wonderful reminder of our salvation promises!
Grace, these are wonderful scripture verses. Blessings dear one....♥
Hi Grace, how you doin'?
God is our best teacher and HE resides in our heart.
And hands that help are Holier than lips that pray.
Best regards, Lee.
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