Grace Fellowship Church Pastor/Teacher Jim Rickard Sunday, Sept. 12,

John 15:16 Predestined to Glorify God!

The Biblical Order of God’s Elective Decree: a. Create all mankind. b. Permit the fall of man. c. Provide salvation. d. Leave unbelievers to their just condemnation. e. Elect and predestine believers only.

When you were elected in eternity past it was not just for salvation. Your election included your spiritual walk.

Your “walk” in Christ is part two of your election.

Your “walk” in Christ is part two of your election. Election part 1 = Salvation. Election part 2 = Your Walk. Eph 4:1-7; Col 1:10-12; 1 Thes 2:12-13

Col 1:10-12, “So that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;…”

11 strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.”

You were elected to walk in Christ which means you were predestined for Divine Good Production and rewards in the eternal state. John 15:16

John 15:16, “You all yourselves did not choose Me, on the contrary I Myself have chosen you all and appointed you all (for the purpose) that you might keep on going out (under the authority of God’s Word), and you all might keep on Producing Divine Good, and your fruit, it might keep on remaining.”

John 15:16, “You all yourselves did not choose Me, on the contrary I Myself have chosen you all.”

John 15:16, “You all yourselves did not choose Me, on the contrary I Myself have chosen you all.” This is part two of your election = Selection into a ministry.

John 15:16, “… and appointed you all…”

John 15:16, “… and appointed you all…” This is your appointment into service for the purpose of Divine Good Production. Cf. 1 Cor 12:4-7

There are 3 Purposes for your election and appointment.

John 15:16, “… you might keep on going out [HUPAGO] (under the authority of God’s Word), …”

Purpose #1 = To have the authority of God’s Word / Bible Doctrine resident within your soul at all times.

John 15:16, “… and keep on Producing Divine Good [PHERO KARPOS] …”

Purpose #2 = To produce Divine Good either internal to your own soul or external for the benefit of others, Vs. 11 cf

John 15:16, “… and your fruit, it might keep on remaining [MENO]…”

Purpose #3 = Your Divine Good production belongs to you and therefore you are qualified to receive rewards. 1 Cor 3:10-15; 2 Cor 5:10

Purpose #1 - Preparation

Purpose #1 - Preparation Purpose #2 - Application

Purpose #1 - Preparation Purpose #2 - Application Purpose #3 - Rewards

Purpose #1 - Preparation Purpose #2 - Application Purpose #3 - Rewards = Divine Perfection

Grace Offering

Grace Fellowship Church Sunday, September 12, 2010 Tape # Predestined to Glorify God, Part 5 Upper Room Discourse, Part 414 John 15:16; Eph 4:1-7; Col 1:10-123; 1 Thes 2:12-13 James H. Rickard Bible Ministries 2010