INTRODUCTION:
In the last part of this series, we examined the chosen as channels of promise and as victors and not the vanquished.
Today, as we conclude this series, may the Lord Himself teach and bless us through His word in Jesus Name.
1. MANY ARE CALLED, FEW ARE CHOSEN
The call of God unto salvation is given to many but as far the kingdom of God is concerned, only the FEW who respond to the call and endure their salvation to the end are CHOSEN.
Matt. 22:14, Matt. 11:28, Jn. 3:16, Rev. 3:20, 22:17, Ep. 1:4-5, ll Thess. 2:13-14, Jn. 1:11-12, 3:3-7.
2. THE FIRST SHALL BE THE LAST
In heaven, there will be a lot of surprises as many who were thought to be great in the church will be ranked behind others and many who were unknown will be exalted to glorious positions because God does not judge or value people by outward appearance but by the sincerity and purity of their hearts.
Matt. 20:16, Matt. 19:27-30, I Cor. 15:45-50, Mk. 12:42-44, Matt. 26:7-13, I Sam. 16:7, Isa. 65:1-2, Matt. 23:37, Rom. 8:29-30, Lk. 13:25-30.
