Sunday, October 11, 2009

Unconditional Love and Obedience

God loves his elect unconditionally and consequently gave His only-begotten Son to be their ransom. We who are loved unconditionally cannot earn that love, either by faith or works. It is simply bestowed upon us out of the riches of his grace (Ephesians 2:7), mercy, and compassion (Romans 9:15). Nevertheless, we ought not only to believe on the Son, but also unconditionally to obey the commands of God. We do so, not hoping for any eternal reward, but simply loathing and detesting the sin for which our Savior died. Perfect love, Scripture tells us, casts out fear (1 John 4:18). Show your love of God and your appreciation for the Son of God by avoiding sin. You will neither merit heaven nor increase your justification, but you will be walking as children of light (Ephesians 5:8).
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2 comments:

  1. BJ BurackerSunday, October 11, 2009 2:18:00 PM

    Can I can an, "Amen?" Well put and good stuff. An encouraging message for a Sunday morn!

    BJ
    Stupid Scholar

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  2. AnonymousMonday, October 12, 2009 4:40:00 AM

    Amen TF, amen!!

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