How can I know if I am one of the elect?

How can I know if I am one of the elect?

How would I know if I am one of the elect?

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Chosen by God from eternity past

The Bible teaches that each believer was elected / chosen by God from the beginning to be saved (2 Thess. 2:13), with the promise that they would be among the ‘elect’ gathered to God on the final day (Matt. 24:31).

2 Thessalonians 2:13 (NKJV)

But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth

Matthew 24:31 (NKJV)

And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

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Am I one of the elect?

Naturally, some anxious believers are led to question if they are one of the elect and if God did choose them. 

John 6:44 (NKJV)

No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day.

In the above verse, Jesus described the one (believer) whom the Father gave to the Son as none other than the one (believer) who comes to Him. This might sound confusing, but here is a simple breakdown; 

From God’s view – we are given to the Son by His sovereign decree and purpose. 

From Human’s view – we come to Christ by believing in His work on the cross. 

The wonderful promise – is that the Lord would never reject anyone who comes (sincerely and submissively) as a love gift from the Father. 

Divine sovereignty and human responsibility

Here we also see the interplay between divine sovereignty and human responsibility.

Only those given to the Son by the Father will come to Him (John 6:44). Yet, all who are thirsty may come, and anyone who wishes to take the water of life will be given it freely. 

Revelation 22:17 (NKJV)

And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.

Though they seem impossible to harmonize, there is no conflict between those two truths in the infinite mind of God. 

Deuteronomy 29:29 (NKJV)

“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.

Evangelism is still important

Most importantly, we should note that even though God is sovereign in salvation, it does not negate the believer’s responsibility to evangelize the lost.

(Matt. 24:14; 26:13; 28:19; Mark 13:10; cf. Acts 8:25, 40; 14:7, 15, 21; 16:10; Rom. 1:15; 15:19–20; 1 Cor. 1:17; 9:16, 18; 15:1; 2 Cor. 10:16; 11:7; Gal. 1:8–9, 11; 2:2; Phil. 4:15; 1 Peter 1:12). 

We  should obediently spread the Gospel of Christ knowing that the Son would never reject any part of the Father’s gift to Him.

The will of the Father is that Jesus saves all that He has given Him. 

Jesus came to earth for one purpose only, to do the will of the Father who sent Him (John 6:38, 4:34, 5:30, 17:4 and Matt 26:39). This reality guarantees the salvation of the elect and their eternal security. 

This is the glorious promise that we can rest in knowing that the son will lose none that the Father has given Him (John 6:44).

The perseverance and protection of the saints; 

Furthermore, the rest of the New Testament echoes the Lord’s teaching regarding the perseverance and protection of the saints.  For example, the apostle Paul’s teaching in Romans;

Romans 8:29-30 (NKJV)

29. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.

30. Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.

The repeated phrase “He also” links the entire salvation process from eternity past to eternity future in an unbreakable chain. 

All whom God foreknew are predestined, called, justified, and glorified; and no one will be lost along the way (Romans 8:31–39 /  Philippians 1:6 / Col. 3:3–4). 

The saving prayer of Jesus;

We can even see the doctrine of election in the specific “saving” prayer of Jesus, excluding “the world” in general. 

John 17:9 (NKJV)

“I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours.

Here specifically, we see Jesus praying his High priestly prayer for the elect, for those he loved and chose before the foundation of the world.   

Ephesians 1:3-4 (NKJV)

3. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,

4. just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love,

Conclusion

If you have a deep sense of conviction in your heart about the things of Christ and have a sense of love and submission for Him, then you can rest assured that you are one of the elect. 

If you do not have this conviction at the moment, the call is still available for you today to believe in the saving work of Jesus Christ, repent of your sins and come to Him.  

Ultimately predestination / election is a family secret, recognized only from the inside. By an act of the will, we step through a gateway placarded by the words, ‘Whoever is thirsty, let him come.’ We enter only to look back and see the caption on the inside of the gate, ‘Chosen in him before the creation of the world’ (Eph. 1:4). 

The truth does not lie in the balance of these two affirmations, but it purely rests on both extremes.  

Ephesians 1:4 (NKJV)

just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love,

No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day.

John 6:44

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What are the signs that I have been saved?

This is one of the core questions every believer may ask themselves one day.
The Bible tells us that we should examine ourselves to see whether we are in the faith:

What does it mean to be saved?

The scriptures speak about salvation as having a past, present, and future.

I am saved, what’s next?

The gift of eternal life does not free us from serving God and knowing more about Him. The main purpose of our being – to know Him and to make Him known.

What if I was not born in a Christian family?

Atheists usually raise this question claiming that Christians who believe in God are merely doing so because they were born into that family or environment.

Justification, Sanctification & Glorification?

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can a christian be saved by works?

It is very common for people to believe that they can earn their way into heaven through specific acts during their time on earth such as good deeds, acts of kindness, giving to the poor, etc.

What about those who have not heard about Jesus?

The Bible says that salvation is through faith alone in Jesus Christ.
This statement has caused many to ask about those who did not have the opportunity to know the good news of Jesus. Would they be condemned to hell? Just because they never heard?

Is Baptism necessary for Salvation?

Baptism is not necessary for salvation, but instead, it depicts what took place in salvation. Baptism is a beautiful act of obedience to God’s word, and every Christian should be baptized post-salvation.

What does it mean to remain in Christ?

The writers in the new testament constantly warn the churches and the readers to remain in Christ.

What are the signs that I have been saved?

What are the signs that I have been saved?

What are the signs that I have been saved?

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This is one of the core questions every believer may ask themselves one day. 

The Bible tells us that we should examine ourselves to see whether we are in the faith:

2 Corinthians 13:5 (NKJV)

Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? — unless indeed you are disqualified.

Here are 11 tests that believers can take to examine themselves to see if they are ‘in the faith.’ 

(1) Desire to obey God’s commands:

 Believers will desire to do everything that God tells them or has commanded through in His word in obedience. 

John 14:21 (NKJV)

He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.”

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1 John 2:5 (NKJV)

But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him

(2) There will be evidence of transformation in the believer’s lives and desires:

2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

This wondrous work of regeneration is expressed in the glorious transformation of the believer’s life and desires. 

(3) Believers will have a desire to repent continuously

The Bible tells us that all have sinned, but God is faithful to forgive and cleanse us. Believers will continually repent as God confronts them with their sins. It is not just a one-time event of repentance but constant repentance.

1 John 1:8-10 (NKJV)

8. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

9. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

10. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.

(4) Believers will experience and abiding peace. 

Redeemed people experience a feeling of deep settled peace. The peace is rooted in the removal of sin and the establishment of communion with God. 

Romans 5:1 (NKJV)

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

(5) Believers will have a sense of assurance and will not live in fear of judgement. 

 

In salvation, the question of sin has been settled. Judgment and condemnation have passed. 

Hebrews 2:15 (NKJV)

and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.

(6) The necessity of doing good.  

James 2:17 (NKJV)

Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

This not about working for our salvation rather, believers have a desire to do good works as a result of their salvation.

(7) The necessity to love and forgive others.  

Matthew 6:14 (NKJV)

“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

 

Believers realize that they have been forgiven so much, and out of that appreciation, they forgive others who might have hurt them. Most importantly, believers do so out of love for people. 

(8) Desire not to live according to the flesh.   

Galatians 5:24 (NKJV)

And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

When believers find themselves desiring something, they grow a desire to kill it.

(9) The necessity to love the truth and walk in the light. 

2 Thessalonians 2:10 (NKJV)

and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

Believers love the truth and walk in the light because Jesus is the truth and the light. Believers, therefore, are always seeking the truth.

(10) The necessity to be childlike. 

Matthew 18:3 (NKJV)

“Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.

Believers have a trusting faith in God because they know that He is omnipotent.

(11) The necessity to love Christ. 

1 Corinthians 16:22 (NKJV)

If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. O Lord, come!

Believers will love God more than anyone else and desire Him more than anything else.

Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? — unless indeed you are disqualified.

2 Corinthians 13:5 (NKJV)

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elect

How can I know if I am one of the elect?

This question is prevalent among believers who have read about the doctrine of election and are mainly guided by a sense of doubt and fear as they wonder if God did in fact, choose them.

What are the signs that I have been saved?

This is one of the core questions every believer may ask themselves one day.
The Bible tells us that we should examine ourselves to see whether we are in the faith:

What does it mean to be saved?

The scriptures speak about salvation as having a past, present, and future.

I am saved, what’s next?

The gift of eternal life does not free us from serving God and knowing more about Him. The main purpose of our being – to know Him and to make Him known.

What if I was not born in a Christian family?

Atheists usually raise this question claiming that Christians who believe in God are merely doing so because they were born into that family or environment.

Justification, Sanctification & Glorification?

lets have a quick overview of the 3 phases is as follows.

can a christian be saved by works?

It is very common for people to believe that they can earn their way into heaven through specific acts during their time on earth such as good deeds, acts of kindness, giving to the poor, etc.

What about those who have not heard about Jesus?

The Bible says that salvation is through faith alone in Jesus Christ.
This statement has caused many to ask about those who did not have the opportunity to know the good news of Jesus. Would they be condemned to hell? Just because they never heard?

Is Baptism necessary for Salvation?

Baptism is not necessary for salvation, but instead, it depicts what took place in salvation. Baptism is a beautiful act of obedience to God’s word, and every Christian should be baptized post-salvation.

What does it mean to remain in Christ?

The writers in the new testament constantly warn the churches and the readers to remain in Christ.

Why did Jesus weep at the death of Lazarus?

Why did Jesus weep at the death of Lazarus?

Why did Jesus weep at the death of Lazarus?

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John 11:33-36 (NKJV)

33 Therefore, when Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her weeping, He groaned in the spirit and was troubled. 

34 And He said, “Where have you laid him?”

They said to Him, “Lord, come and see.”

35 Jesus wept. 

36 Then the Jews said, “See how He loved him!”

People often wonder that since Jesus is God and would have known of Lazarus’s outcome (the resurrection), why then would He weep at Lazarus’s death?

Even though this verse is the shortest in the Bible, it is rich with meaning.

Jesus’s humanity on display

Firstly, it emphasizes Jesus’ humanity; He was truly “a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief” (Isa. 53:3).

He felt what we would feel, was induced in the same temptations as us, and was allowed to experience first-hand our human emotion. The Hebrews verse portrays this beautifully; 

Hebrews 4:15 (NASB)

For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things just as we are, yet without sin.

Jesus’ anger

As Jesus observed the chaotic scene, He “was deeply moved in spirit and troubled.” Unfortunately, the use of the words “deeply moved” is not an accurate translation (by some bible versions) of the verb embrimaomai, which literally means to snort like a horse. 

Apart from its use in verse 38, it appears only three other times in the New Testament (Matt. 9:30 / Mark 1:43 / Mark 14:5), where it is translated “sternly warned” or “scolding” giving an expression of anger, outrage or indignation. 

Jesus appears to have been angry over the painful reality of sin and death and by the mourners around who were acting pagans who had no hope (1 Thess. 4:13). 

Furthermore, the use of the word “troubled” (Tarasso) further emphasizes the intensity of the Lord’s reaction. A similar term is used elsewhere in the scriptures to describe strong emotion. 

Herod’s reaction to the magi’s arrival (Matt. 2:3), the disciples’ terror when they saw Jesus walking on water (14:26); Zacharias’s fear when he saw the angel in the temple (Luke 1:12); the disciples’ amazement at seeing Jesus after His resurrection (24:38); Jesus’ reaction to His impending death (John 12:27); and His response to Judas’s imminent betrayal (13:21).

Jesus weeping over sin 

When Jesus wept at the death of Lazarus, He was moved with compassion. However, He wasn’t weeping because of the end of Lazarus, because the end of Lazarus was going to be the resurrection. 

The Jews correctly identified Jesus’ sorrow as evidence of His love for Lazarus; however, they were wrong to assume that His tears reflected the same hopeless despair they felt.

When the others had wept, the Greek verb used is “klaio” as in verse 33 (commonly used for a loud wailing – like the typical funeral mourners), but the word to describe Jesus’ grief is “dakruo,” a rare word used only here in the New Testament which means to burst into tears silently.

Jesus’ tears were generated both by His love for Lazarus and His grief over the deadly ongoing effects of sin in a fallen world.

This is the empathy, sympathy, tenderness, kindness, and the love of Christ manifested in this verse.

This is the empathy, sympathy, tenderness, kindness, and the love of Christ manifested in this verse.

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Did Christmas originate from pagan practices

Did Christmas originate from pagan practices

Did Christmas originate from pagan practices?

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Dec 13, 2020

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Was Jesus really born in December?

Wasn’t the 25th of December a pagan holiday?

If it is true that Christmas is a pagan holiday, then are we worshiping a pagan ritual and not the actual birthday of Jesus Christ?

Is Christmas mentioned in the Bible?

Firstly, there’s no direct biblical commandment to celebrate the birth of Jesus on the 25th of December. There is also nothing in the Bible that would indicate that Jesus was born on the 25th of December. In fact, much of the New Testament narratives would suggest that His birth did not even occur during that time of year. 

Although Christmas is not included in the Bible, the event itself is mentioned – Christmas is God incarnate in the flesh.

John 1:14 (ESV)

And the word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

“What we celebrate at Christmas is not so much the birth of a baby, but the incarnation of God Himself.” ~ R.C. Sproul

Was the birth of Christ ever celebrated in the Bible?

Yes, it was. We see the birth of Jesus celebrated in Scripture as follows;

– By John the Baptist while he was in his mother’s womb (Lk 1:44).

– By the Angels and the Shepherds who praised God (Lk 2:9-20) for the gift of Jesus.

– By the wise men who came to worship Jesus and presented Him with gifts (Matt. 2:10-11).

Doesn’t the 25th of December have its roots in pagan worship?

During the time of the Roman Empire, there was a holiday on the 25th of December, which was linked to pagan religion.

However, the Christians at that time were reluctant to participate in the rituals. Therefore, they decided to have their own celebration of something that was of more importance to them – the incarnation of God to Son. This turned into a joyful time as the people celebrated and worshiped their Savior and King. 

What about the Christmas Tree used as a decoration?

 

Regarding the Christmas tree, it is true that it may have been used in pagan practices. However, there is nothing wrong with a tree per se and neither is there anything wrong with using it as a holiday decoration.

A tree used as an object in pagan worship is evil but is acceptable in other contexts. We see some examples of certain practices used in Scripture. The act of circumcision in the Old Testament was given by God as a covenant sign for His people; however, the same practice was common among ancient tribes who used it as part of their pagan rites. It was evil when used as part of pagan traditions, but it was good when used for God’s purposes.

In the New Testament, we see how Paul talked about food sacrificed to idols in 1 Corinthians 8-1 & Romans 14. Paul highlights nothing was wrong with the food (even after its use in pagan worship). Its use in pagan worship was wrong, but its use is good when used by God as a provision for His people. 

1 Corinthians 8:4-6 (ESV)

4. Therefore, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “an idol has no real existence,” and that “there is no God but one.”

5. For although there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as indeed there are many “gods” and many “lords”—

6. yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.

 

Since God created all things and everything is subjected under Him. There is no harm in using things and reclaiming them for His glory and honor.

 

Regardless of your reasoning behind not celebrating the 25th of December, there is no harm in taking a date, sanctifying it, and making the most of it to the glory of God and His marvelous work of salvation.

"What we celebrate at Christmas is not so much the birth of a baby, but the incarnation of God Himself." ~ R.C. Sproul

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What are the 5 Solas of the reformation theology?

What are the 5 Solas of the reformation theology?

What are the 5 Solas of the Reformation theology?

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The Five Solas are five Latin phrases popularized during the Protestant Reformation, which took place in the 16th century.

The Reformers were guided by the conviction that the Church of their day had drifted away from Christianity’s essential, original teachings, especially regarding teachings about salvation.

The Reformation sought to re-orient Christianity on the original message of Jesus and the early Church.

The Five Solas are:

  • Sola Scriptura (“Scripture alone”): The Bible alone is our highest authority.
  • Sola Fide (“faith alone”): We are saved through faith alone in Jesus Christ.
  • Sola Gratia (“grace alone”): The grace of God alone saves us.
  • Solus Christus (“Christ alone”): Jesus Christ alone is our Lord, Savior, and King.
  • Soli Deo Gloria (“to the glory of God alone”): We live for the glory of God alone.

These five statements of the evangelical faith lay at the center and basis of the Reformation theology.

Sola scriptura is the belief that because Scripture is God’s inspired word, it is the only inerrant, sufficient, and final authority for the Church.

Solus Christus is the assertion that Christ alone is the basis on which the ungodly are justified in God’s sight.

Sola Fide affirms that the believer receives the redemption Christ has accomplished only through faith.

Sola gratia declares that all of our salvation, from beginning to end, is by grace and grace alone.

Because of these things, the Reformers held fast to the phrase Soli Deo Gloria, that only God receives glory for our salvation.

it is God alone who receives the glory.

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Are not all religions the same?

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relationship not a religion

what does it mean Christianity is a relationship, not a religion?

Christians believe that their faith is not a religion but, instead, is a relationship with God through His Son Jesus.

Extremists

Are Christians extremists in their beliefs?

Christians are sometimes tagged as extremists for claiming that there is only one way to heaven. That is by putting your faith alone in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross.

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Do all roads lead to God?

Everyone believes that they are sincerely right about their religious beliefs yet could still be sincerely wrong.

If God is so loving, why then, is the path to heaven so narrow?

“If God is a loving God, why then is the path to heaven so narrow?”

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Why Christianity?

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What about the apocryphal books?

What about the apocryphal books?

What about the apocryphal books?

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The Roman Catholic Bible consists of 7 additional books, which are mainly referred to as the Apocrypha (meaning “hidden” or doubtful”).

The Apocrypha contains books of doubtful authenticity and authority, which were written between the Old and New Testament (including Tobit, Ecclesiasticus, and 1 and 2 Maccabees).

The Roman Catholics decided to add these books to the Bible at the Council of Trent (AD 1545–1563), mainly in response to the protestant reformation period.

Protestants believe these books are not canonical for several reasons.

  • No New Testament writer quoted from any of these books as Scripture or considered them to be inspired, though they often quoted from Old Testament books.

 

  • Jesus and the disciples virtually ignored these books. They wouldn’t have if they considered them to be God-inspired Scripture.

 

  • The Jewish Council of Jamnia, which met in AD 90, rejected the Apocrypha as Scripture. In addition, most of the church fathers of the first four centuries of the Christian church did not accept these books as inspired.

 

  • The Apocryphal books were written between 250 BC and the first century AD. However, according to Judaism, by about 400 BC, the Spirit of prophecy had departed from Israel.

 

  • The Apocrypha contains clear historical errors, such as the assumption that Sennacherib was the son of Shalmaneser instead of Sargon II (see Tobit 1:15).”

 

  • Unlike many of the biblical books, no Apocryphal book claims divine inspiration.

 

  • Unlike the Old and New Testaments, the Apocrypha contains no predictive prophecy.

 

  • Augustine acknowledged the Apocrypha at first but then rejected it from the canon and considered it inferior to the Hebrew Scriptures.”

 

  • Jerome, the great Roman Catholic scholar who lived around AD 420 who translated the Latin Vulgate Bible, emphatically rejected the apocryphal books.

 

  • They were not written by the apostles whose names they bear since the apostles died in the first century

 

  • They contain many heresies and doctrinal errors.

 

  • They claim to contain childhood miracles of Jesus, but John said Jesus did not perform any miracles until he was an adult (Jn 2:11).

 

  • They contain highly embellished accounts of the gospel stories, an indication they were later fabrications.

 

  • The acceptance of these books in AD 1546 by the Roman Catholic church is unjustified since; (a) they were the wrong group of to make this decision (Christians, not Jews); (b) it took place at the wrong time (16th Century AD), and (c) it was done for the wrong reasons (for example to support the doctrine of prayers for the dead (see Mac 12:45) in response to the Reformation and Biblical teachings such as purgatory, praying to saints, etc.

the Bible we have is complete to make us wise enough onto salvation.

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How can i be sure that the right books were included in the bible?

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