We are privileged
In Colossians 3:12 Paul reminds Christians of our privileged position as members of the Body of Christ. 3 REMINDERS OF YOUR PRIVILEGED POSITION IN CHRIST 1. SELECTION Colossians 3:12 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience… The first way Paul describes the Colossian’s position is as God’s chosen or elect ones. Who chose? God did. 1 Thess. 1: 4 For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you. Was our free will involved? Rom 9:16 [in the context of God’s election] So then it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy. Who is chosen? 1 Pet 2: 9 But you [Christians] are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. When did the choice happen? Eph 1: 3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, … even as ...