My son, keep your father’s commandment, and forsake not your mother’s teaching. Bind them on your heart always; tie them around your neck.
What Does God Do for the Elect?
Published by: Sam Crabtree
November 29, 2011
- Delights in them (Isaiah 42:1).
- Gives them a name (Isaiah 45:4).
- Gives them an inheritance (Isaiah 65:9).
- Gives them satisfaction in their work (Isaiah 65:22).
- Loves them (Jeremiah 31:3).
- Warns them (Matthew 24:24).
- Gathers them (Matthew 24:31).
- Foretells events to them (Mark 13:23).
- Avenges them (Luke 18:7).
- Justifies them (Romans 8:33).
- Reveals his purpose to them (Romans 9:11).
- Preserves them as a remnant (Romans 11:5).
- Manifests grace to them (vs. requiring works) (Romans 11:7).
- Renews them (Colossians 3:10).
- Unites them (e.g., Jew and Gentile) (Colossians 3:11).
- Provides intercessory prayer for them (1 Thessalonians 1:2–4).
- Grants them faith (Titus 1:1).
- Sets them apart by his Spirit (1 Peter 1:2).
- Provides clear instruction for them (2 Peter 1:5–11).
Pastor Sam Crabtree is Bethlehem's Executive Pastor and Lead Pastor for Life Training.