Light + Truth Chosen in Christ
May 26, 2025
John Piper, a prominent pastor and the founder of DesiringGod.org, dives into the profound concepts of election and predestination in the latest discussion. He analyzes Ephesians 1:3-6, shedding light on what it means to be chosen in Christ. The conversation unpacks how these theological principles relate to our adoption as sons of God and the immense grace involved. Piper encourages listeners to reflect deeply on these ideas, urging them to explore their implications for personal faith and worship.
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Election and Predestination Defined
- Election means God chooses a group of people out of another for Himself, and predestination means the purpose He has for them. - In Ephesians 1, the purpose is their adoption as sons and being holy and blameless before Him.
Purpose and Explanation of Election
- God's election is an action with a purpose: that we should be holy and blameless before Him in love. - Predestination explains how election happens, leading to adoption as sons through Christ, all by God's will.
Ultimate Goal: Praise of God's Grace
- The ultimate goal of predestination is that praise should abound to the glory of God's grace. - This grace is freely bestowed on us in the Beloved, Jesus Christ, connecting election and grace beautifully.
