2. “Elect” and “Brothers”

3. “Elect” Christians referred to as “the elect” How are we chosen?
Elect means chosen
How are we chosen?
God’s choice (1st Peter 1:1-2; 2:9-10)
Used also of Christ (1st Peter 2:4, 6)
“In Christ” (Eph. 1:3-14)
By baptism (Gal. 3:27; Rom. 6:3; 1st Cor. 12:13)
Through the gospel (1st Thess. 2:13; 1:4-10)

4. “Elect” Responsibilities Benefits
Characteristics of God’s chosen people (Col. 3:12-13)
Confirm your election (2nd Peter 1:3-15)
Benefits
God will provide justice (Luke 18:1-8; 2nd Thess. 1:5-10)
No one can take away our reward or God’s love (Rom. 8:28-39)
God’s elect will have victory (Rev. 17:14)

5. “Brother & Sisters” Christians are called “brothers” and “sisters”
Who is part of this family?
Jesus’ spiritual family (Luke 8:19-21)
God’s adopted children (1st John 3:1-2; Rom 8:14-17)
Holy and faithful brothers (Heb. 3:1; Col. 1:2)

6. “Brother & Sisters” Benefits and responsibilities
Scripture commands brotherly love (Rom. 12:10)
Love and support (1st Peter 2:17; 1st Thess. 5:14; Gal. 6:10)
When siblings fight, parents correct them (1st Cor. 1:10-11)
Correction as a brother, not an enemy (2nd Thess. 3:14-15)
Lots of forgiveness (Matt. 18:21-22; Luke 17:3-4)
Joseph and his brothers (Gen. 37:23-28; 45:10-15)
Sacrifice, like Jesus (1st John 3:16-17)
Like Paul (2nd Cor. 12:15; Philip. 2:17)

7. “Elect” & “Brothers” God’s elect Spiritual brothers and sisters
A responsibility to live a certain way
All God’s blessings, which no one can take away
Spiritual brothers and sisters
We must treat each other like family
We must love and watch out for one another

8. “Elect” and “Brothers”