Three Great Facts of the Christian Life

Yesterday we discovered “Three Great Facts of the Christian Life.” No matter what is happening in your life these facts can and should encourage you and strengthen you for whatever comes your way. The first fact, for some strange reason, is one that has brought about debate, discussion and even division for some. It shouldn’t; because under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Peter says that our election by God is a source of comfort and stability to us as we face uncertain days or trying times. May we not make a truth challenging that God has designed to be comforting.

I am grateful that the security of our salvation is wrapped up in the Trinity. 1 Peter 1:2 shows us that we are 1) Chosen by the Father, 2) Consecrated by the Spirit, and 3) Cleansed and Commissioned by Christ. Our security as believers is secured through the effectual ministry of the Trinity. That is some wonderful good news! This same great truth is also found in 2 Thessalonians 2:13-16.

As I prepared for the message, I had the thought that if Salvation were mine to choose then it may also be mine to lose. Praise God he chose me long before I responded to Him and I am eternally secure in that truth! My salvation is secure and my life has purpose and meaning because “he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world,” (Eph. 1:4)

I am blessed by the statement in the Baptist Faith and Message that states:

“Election is the gracious purpose of God, according to which He regenerates, justifies, sanctifies, and glorifies sinners. It is consistent with the free agency of man, and comprehends all means in connection with the end. It is the glorious display of God’s sovereign goodness, and is infinitely wise, holy, and unchangeable. It excludes boasting and promotes humility.”

The great evangelist of days gone by tells us how this wonderful doctrine is a source of strength and comfort to us even today.

“I should utterly sink under a dread of my impending trials, were I not firmly persuaded that God has chosen me in Christ from before the foundation of the world, and that now being effectually called, he will allow no one to pluck me out of His almighty hand,” – George Whitefield

So no matter what may come your way; always keep in mind:

The Father chose us; the Son died for us; and the Spirit quickens us. Or you could say that the Father was concerned ABOUT us; the Son shed his blood FOR us; and the Spirit performs His work WINTHIN us.

So I am safe and secure in the blessed Trinity!

Thanking God for His Word and the blessed truth that I too am an elect exile,

Pastor Mike