Ask Pastor John Did God Choose Me Because He Loved Me or Love Me Because He Chose Me?
Aug 30, 2017
Dive deep into the relationship between God's love and election, revealing how they work together in divine choice. The hosts unpack a listener's question, dispelling misconceptions about salvation and clarifying key theological terms. Through the biblical stories of Jacob and Esau, the emotional intricacies of predestination are explored, illustrating how God's love profoundly enhances His sovereign grace. This enlightening discussion sheds light on the beautiful interplay of love and election, offering fresh insights into divine intention.
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God's Love and Election
- God's love and election work together.
- There's no election without love, and no initiating love without election.
Not Based on Merit
- God doesn't choose us based on our lovability.
- We are chosen from a fallen state, not because of inherent worth.
God's Joyful Choice
- God's choice is not emotionally neutral.
- He chooses us with delight and love, not begrudgingly.
