SweetZippy

A) The scary thing about predestination is that I may have missed elements of my calling because I have not been continually faithful in holiness; I have not met the requirements of being a set-apart saint. B)What is comforting is that Apostle Paul sanctioned the killing of the saints and he most certainly did achieve God's purposes in His timing.It is most vital to know that we "have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins" and that God even predestined His own son to die for us; there is nothing more comforting than knowing that predestination is thus, for our ultimate benefit. It is always comforting to know that he CHOSE us to fulfil the purpose of His will; this is exciting! Me, in His will. Me, accomplishing His plans! C)To bring to our attention that we are CHOSEN; we are not a second prize; we are not an afterthought.When we understand that God valued us so highly that He predestined His son to die for us, we understand the value of remaining in our position as being "in Christ". D)see above 3.+3

Hi, my name is Paula, from Australia. I am a single mother of 3 exuberant, uninhibited teenagers, and a registered nurse who works shift work. I am excited to join the forums and learn from you.

A)Firstly, to be "in Christ" I need to recognize that I am set apart for His Glory, and to stay in Christ I need to be faithful; verse 1. The implications are only as strong and profound as my belief in these scriptures: that I have His grace, the undeserved favour and blessing from a father (our heavenly Father), that these blessings are in the heavenly realms, and that He will not with-hold the mystery of His will. Therefore I will to continue to pray that "Thy Kingdom come, on Earth as it is in heaven." I need to appropriate -take exclusive possession of- my position of being "in Christ" on Earth daily as I walk faithfully for the purpose of His pleasure, so that His grace in my life will be praised because He has lavished me with ALL wisdom and understanding thereby making the mystery of His will known. From day to day, being "in Christ" means that we can live with TRUE CONFIDENCE "to the praise of His glory".