Undeniable truth

I have made it a habit that whenever I come across certain phrases or themes in scripture to underline them. One of those themes is that we as Christians are chosen by God. We are His elect. Prior to his choosing we are in fact totally deprived, unwilling and unable to seek God. The more time I spend in scripture the more I am sure of this biblical fact. The fact we are chosen is a theme in scripture that is undeniable. This morning I was reading in 1 Peter and I just wanted to share it.

1 Peter 1:1-9
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,
To those who are elect exiles of the dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood:
May grace and peace be multiplied to you.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

I have some friends who tend to lean towards Armenian theology. I love them dearly! I do however have a terrible time understanding how they can read scripture such as the above and come away thinking they have anything to do with their salvation or the keeping of it! Like Israel in the old testament was chosen by God to be his people so we are chosen. We are chosen to an inheritance that is eternal, imperishable!

Today is the day that we historically remember our most spectacular sin. The murder of the innocent son of God. It is our sin that put Christ on the Cross. I praise God that He loves us that much. I praise God that I serve a risen Savior! A Savior who was slain so that we as Christians can live! Let us live for Him!