A finite mind cannot conceive an infinite God. He is other than us, mysterious in His ways, and beyond comprehension. This truth is important, particularly as we attempt to understand the biblical Doctrine of Election. In this message, Pastor Joey tackles the hard, but biblical words like foreknowledge, choice, predestination, and election from this text in 2 Thessalonians. The only way to reconcile these challenging words is the Sovereignty of God that works in and through the process of an individual's salvation. Salvation is fully the work of God, a gift from Him alone. But a gift MUST be received. This is where faith, the choice to repent and believe, comes into this moment. These truths shouldn't leave us afraid of these hard words, but actually give us great comfort that the God who accomplished our eternal salvation is both powerful enough and faithful enough to keep that salvation! Paul tells us to stand firm in this blessed assurance! Message preached on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at ParkerDC as part eleven in the "Standing Firm" series.
