Message Notes

1. Introduction

a. The basis of God’s choosing

i. It does not lie in ourselves

ii. It is in Christ

b. God chose us in Christ

i. This brings confidence

ii. This brings assurance

2. The privilege of being “Chosen in Christ”

a. Deeply profound

i. Chosen before the foundation of the world

ii. Predestined

b. The plan of God for those who are in Christ

i. To be His children (sons)

ii. To be holy

iii. To be without blame

iv. To be before Him in love

v. To be accepted in the Beloved

vi. To be redeemed and forgiven

vii. To obtain an inheritance

3. The person of God as the One who chooses us

a. His will

“According to the good pleasure of His will”

i. Good

ii. Pleasurable

iii. Favourable towards us

b. His grace

“According to the riches of His grace”

i. Rich

ii. It does not run out

iii. It fills our lives

4. Our response

a. Deep appreciation

i. Of being chosen in Christ

ii. Of the person of God who chooses us

b. Seek fulfilment of God’s plan in choosing us

i. To be true sons of God

ii. To be holy, without blame, before Him in love