Did God Choose Some People to be Christians?

Romans 8:29-30 – “For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn, with many brothers and sisters. And having chosen them, he called them to come to him. And he gave them right standing with himself, and he promised them his glory.” (NLT)

I grew up hearing people often ask this question: ‘Why did God choose some people to be Christians and heaven-bound and then chose the others to remain unsaved and hell-bound?’ It made God look like an unfair and unjust God who played favorites with some of His creation. It also made it look like those ‘chosen’ ones must have done something extraordinary to be chose, thereby underestimating the power of GRACE which we never deserve.

Some days ago, I came across Romans 8:29-30 and my heart could not contain the excitement about what I had found! Two verses changed my entire perspective. Guess what?????!!!

EVERYONE HAS BEEN/IS CHOSEN!!!!!

God has called everyone! Okay so lemme back up so we understand this together. The Bible says that God already knew His people in advance and He chose them so that they could become a part of God’s Family. Now vs 30 is the crux of the matter. “And having chosen them, he called them to come…” This is the call of salvation. God has chosen each and every person to be His sons/daughters but YOU must yourself accept His invitation. Once you accept His invitation and come to Him, He will give you a right standing with Himself. Before I go on, the call here is the same as His call in 1 John 1:12 saying that “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:” (KJV)

When I accept God’s salvation, He will show me His glory as well. God does not select those He wishes should enjoy salvation and sonship. NO. He has chosen everyone. What is left is your response to this call. God is a fair and just God, He does not desire that anyone perish and thus He chose everyone. The offer to enjoy salvation, sonship and God’s glory is open to all!

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What choice will you make? Will you answer to His call now?

Dear reader, if you know you have not answered the call to salvation and a Christ filled life, pray this prayer with me:

“Lord Jesus, thank You because you desire that everyone be saved. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I choose to answer Your call to salvation today. Come into my heart and dwell in me. I receive You as my personal Lord and Savior today. I am committed to following You forever. Thank You for accepting me into Your family. I love You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY OF GOD!

#selah

In Christ,

Shanpepe