1. Lesson 4

2. Romans 8:29-30 Those who love Him are the called Those He foreknew Those He predestined to be conformed to Christ’s image Those He justified Those He glorified

3. Romans 8:31-39 Terms used for those justified by God: us/we His elect Romans 5:1-5 The justified have peace with God (vs. 1) They exult in hope of the glory of God (vs.2) They exult in tribulations (vs.3) They have His love and the Holy Spirit in their hearts (vs. 5)

4. Called Kaleo – to call Romans 1:1 Paul was called as an apostle Romans 1:6 Paul includes the Gentiles in the called Romans 1:7 Beloved of God, called as saints Romans 8:28,30 Those who love God, are justified and called according to His purpose Romans 9:11,24 God is the One who calls (1:16) Romans 9:26 Called are the sons of the Living God Romans 11:29 God’s call is irrevocable

5. Called I Cor. 1:9 Corinthian church was mostly Gentile Called into fellowship with Christ – salvation I Thess. 2:12 God calls into His kingdom and glory, therefore live a life worthy of that calling Matt. 22:1-14 Those called (Jews) did not come so the invitation went out to any the slaves found (Gentiles) Few heard the call and responded. The believer is to present the invitation; the result is up to God.

6. Foreknowledge Proginosko – to know. To perceive or recognize beforehand Romans 8:28-30 Describes the justified – believers Romans 11:2 God foreknew Israel: He has not rejected them Acts 2:23 God used wicked men to fulfill His plan I Peter 1:20 He was chosen before the creation of the world but was revealed in these last times for your sake I Peter 1:1-2 God chose according to His foreknowledge

7. Predestination Proorizo – to determine; to mark out beforehand Romans 8:28-30 The called, foreknown and justified were also predestined to be conformed to the image of Christ. Eph. 1:3-6,11 God predestined us: In love In accordance with His pleasure In accordance with His will In grace Freely

8. Election/Chosen Eklektos – to choose, select Romans 8:33 “He will not charge His elect” Romans 9:11 Jacob and Esau did nothing to deserve the choosing and the calling; it was God’s choice Romans 11:5,7,28 Israel, a remnant, God’s chosen ones Matt. 22:1-14 The gospel went out; few were chosen Matt. 24:22,24,31 Many will try to mislead the elect Jesus will gather His elect from one end of the heavens to the other.

9. Election/Chosen John 15:16 Jesus chose the disciples, they didn’t choose Him Believers are chosen to bear fruit Col. 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Instead of being puffed up “because YOU are chosen, clothe yourself with…….”

10. Election/Chosen I Pet.1:1-2 Those chosen by God: Strangers Scattered Chosen according to foreknowledge Through the Holy Spirit For obedience to Jesus Christ Sprinkling of His blood I Pet. 2:9 You are receiving the goal of your faith: salvation

11. Election/Chosen 2 Pet.1:10 Make your calling sure Rev. 17:14 We will be with Him when He overcomes! Luke 23:35 & I Pet. 2:4 Jesus Christ is God’s Chosen One I Tim. 5:21 God has chosen angels!