For Christians, the gospel of John, chapter 10 is surely one of the
most comforting and encouraging chapters in the bible for here we have
the security of the believer. Here also are Jew and Gentile coming
together into one fold. And here we have proof positive that the Lord
Jesus lay down his life for his sheep, those that are and will be his.
In chapter 8 and chapter 9 Jesus presented himself to be the "light of the world" and he healed a man born blind. After the healing Jesus was speaking to the Pharisees and he continued to do so as chapter 10 begins. And as Jesus
often did, he begins this new teaching with a parable, which is putting a great truth into things that happen to everyone. In this case Jesus spoke of the shepherd and his sheep and of those who did not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbed up some other way, this person is a thief and a robber. But the person who entered by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. The sheep heard the voice of the shepherd because the shepherd called them by name and led them out of the sheepfold. The sheep followed him because they knew his voice. They would not follow a stranger.
Those who heard the parable did not understand what Jesus was saying to them.
Then Jesus began his great teaching:
V7 ...verily, verily (truly, truly) I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. (the sheep arehis own, those given him by the Father, those who will be saved by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus)
V8 "All that ..came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them". As Jesus said in a previous chapter, "I am the light of the world". The thieves and robbers are those who taught that the people should follow the law rather than follow Jesus.
V9 "I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out and find pasture." Jesus is the only way to salvation. In John 14:6 we have these words: "I am the way, the truth and the life, no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
V11 "I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep." This verse foretells Christ's death on the cross, shedding his precious blood and taking upon himself the penalty for sin for his sheep, for all those who would be saved. Many people believe that Jesus died for all people, but this verse clearly states that Jesus would give his life for the sheep, for those who belong to his flock.
Showing posts with label elect. Show all posts
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Saturday, February 2, 2019
Friday, October 9, 2015
He Bled for Us
He Bled For Us
1 Peter 2
1 Peter 2:20-25 "For what glory is it, if when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls."
A lovely section of scripture is 1 Peter 2. What is the context of verse 24? "Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed" Well, who was the letter written to? It was not written to everybody in the world. According to chapter 1:2, "Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied." This letter was written to the elect, those set apart by the Holy Spirit unto obedience, for those who are sprinkled with the blood of Jesus, that's who this letter is for. It is addressed to believers, those who are redeemed by the blood of Christ. If you are not saved, this letter is not for you, and the blessings of this letter are not for you. But if you are saved, redeemed by the blood of Jesus than these promises are for you.
In Chapter 2 Christians are told to be good in their life, (V1) be hungry for spiritual food (V2-3) because you are God's spiritual house (V5-8) you are priests (V9)you are to be holy (V11-16) be respectful (V17-18) patient in suffering (V19-21) and Christ is your example (V22-25) Addressed to Christians, to the saved, to the born again blood-bought obedient believer.
V24 "Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed." This verse contains gospel truths, contains the good news of the gospel, and what happened on the cross of Christ. Here is salvation in a person.
1 Peter 2
1 Peter 2:20-25 "For what glory is it, if when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls."
A lovely section of scripture is 1 Peter 2. What is the context of verse 24? "Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed" Well, who was the letter written to? It was not written to everybody in the world. According to chapter 1:2, "Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied." This letter was written to the elect, those set apart by the Holy Spirit unto obedience, for those who are sprinkled with the blood of Jesus, that's who this letter is for. It is addressed to believers, those who are redeemed by the blood of Christ. If you are not saved, this letter is not for you, and the blessings of this letter are not for you. But if you are saved, redeemed by the blood of Jesus than these promises are for you.
In Chapter 2 Christians are told to be good in their life, (V1) be hungry for spiritual food (V2-3) because you are God's spiritual house (V5-8) you are priests (V9)you are to be holy (V11-16) be respectful (V17-18) patient in suffering (V19-21) and Christ is your example (V22-25) Addressed to Christians, to the saved, to the born again blood-bought obedient believer.
V24 "Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed." This verse contains gospel truths, contains the good news of the gospel, and what happened on the cross of Christ. Here is salvation in a person.
Thursday, September 17, 2015
What Does the Bible Say About: Election, the Elect
Having seen many discussions over the years about many topics, this is the first in a series that will not be my opinion, but what God's word says about this particular topic. The bible verses quoted are from the King James. The only other information will be the description of the word from Noah Websters 1828 dictionary which gives the theological meaning of the word.
Websters 1828 dictionary definition:
Elect: In theology, chosen as the object of mercy; chosen, selected or designated to eternal life; predestinated in the divine counsels
Chosen or designated by God to salvation; predestinated to glory as the end, and to sanctification as the means; usually with a plural signification, the elect.
Bible Verses
Romans 9:11,16 (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;) So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that showeth mercy.
Romans 11:5,7 "Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace....What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded."
1 Thessalonians 1:4 "Knowing, brethren, beloved, your election of God. For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost....and ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost."
2 Peter 1:10 "Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if you do these things, ye shall never fall: (Peter talking to believers)
Matthew 24:24 "For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect." (Christ talking to his disciples)
Mark 13:24,26-27 "But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light...and then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory, and then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven."
Colossians 3:12 "Put on therefore as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering.
vcg/September 2015
Websters 1828 dictionary definition:
Elect: In theology, chosen as the object of mercy; chosen, selected or designated to eternal life; predestinated in the divine counsels
Chosen or designated by God to salvation; predestinated to glory as the end, and to sanctification as the means; usually with a plural signification, the elect.
Bible Verses
Romans 9:11,16 (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;) So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that showeth mercy.
Romans 11:5,7 "Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace....What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded."
1 Thessalonians 1:4 "Knowing, brethren, beloved, your election of God. For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost....and ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost."
2 Peter 1:10 "Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if you do these things, ye shall never fall: (Peter talking to believers)
Matthew 24:24 "For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect." (Christ talking to his disciples)
Mark 13:24,26-27 "But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light...and then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory, and then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven."
Colossians 3:12 "Put on therefore as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering.
vcg/September 2015
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