We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, 3 remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 4 For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you,  1 Thessalonians 1:2-4

A. Sovereign Election: A Tense-Filled Doctrine

B. Sovereign Election: Is it taught in the Bible?

C. Common Misunderstandings about Election

D. Dangers of Misunderstanding Sovereign Election

E. Sovereign Election: The Work of the Trinity

F. Sovereign Election: Positional Blessings Received

1. The Blessing of Adoption into God’s Family: Ephesians 1:3-6; Galatians 4:4-6; Romans 8:15-17 & 23

2. The Blessing of Forgiveness of our Sins: Ephesians 1:7-10, Colossians 1:13-14

3. The Blessing of an Eternal Inheritance: Ephesians 1:11-12 & 18; Colossians 1:27

4. The Blessing of Eternal Security: Ephesians 1:12-14; 2 Corinthians 1:21-22

5. The Relational Impact of Adoption

a. Our relationship to God; 1 John 3:1a

b. Our relationship to the world; 1 John 3:1b

c. Our relationship to ourselves; 1 John 3:2-3

d. Our relationship to the family of God; 1 John 3:11-18

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G. Sovereign Election: Practical Results Expected

1. A life of fruit bearing faith: hearing and doing the Word: Jude 20; Rom. 10:17; Luke 6:47-49; Luke 11:27-28; James 1:22

2. A life of sacrificial love: modeling the Living Word: Jude 21; Matt. 22:35-40; John 13:12-15; 1 Thess. 4:9-10

3. A life of consistent hope: waiting on the promises in the Word: 1 John 3:1-3; 2 Corinthians 4:16-19