INTRODUCTION:
In the last part of this series, we looked into some spiritual virtues as “Fruits of the Spirit” and fruit-bearing, the secret of answered prayers.
Today, as we continue in our study, may the Almighty God bless us richly through His word in Jesus' Name.
1. THE CHOSEN AS CHANNELS OF PROMISE
Believers in Christ (Israel) had been chosen by God as his channel to carry out the promises of redemption. God’s grace, salvation, protection, goodness, and blessings given to His faithful people in love are not just to one nation (Israel) but to the whole human race.
Isa. 41:8-11, Gen. 17:7-8, Ps. 135:4, Deut. 7:6-9, Acts 2:39, Joel 2:32, Gal. 3:14, Ep. 3:6, I Jn. 2:5, 2 Cor. 1:20.
2. THE CHOSEN AS VICTORS AND NOT THE VANQUISHED
God has chosen His People to be winners in the battles of life and not failures or defeated. Because Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour won, we must also win.
I Cor. 15:57, I Jn. 5:4-5, Mt. 4:1-11, Col. 2:14-15, Lk. 10:19, Rev. 12:11, Rm.8:37-39, Ph.4:13, Rm.8:31.
