God chose us from before the foundation of the world, to be before Him, consecrated and without fault, according to His will, through our Lord Jesus Christ, saving us and forgiving our sins through the blood of His son Jesus Christ.
I.- Why did God choose us?
- First to give us life. Ephesians 2: 1
- To seal us as property of Him. Ephesians 1:13.
- To fill us with its fullness. Ephesians 3: 17-19.
- Pair to reveal his word to us. 1 Corinthians 2: 10-11
- To free us from the wrath to come. 1 Thessalonians 1: 9-10.
- For us to fulfill the great commission. Acts 9:15, 1 Peter 2: 9.
- To achieve your blessings. Romans 11: 7
- To serve for love. Galatians 5:13, Ephesians 6: 6-8. and 3 John 1: 5.
II. Being chosen by God.
- We have become a lamp to light those who are in darkness. Matthew 5: 14-16, John 8:12.
- Our duty as God's chosen, is to serve and obey Him. 1 Corinthians 15:58 and Hebrews 6:10.
- Make your will pleasant and perfect. Acts 22:14. Hebrews 10: 7
God has called us to give us life together with Christ, forgiving our sins, according to Ephesians 2: 4-7.