Jesus saves sinners from death to life. The Bible says that not all sinners will be saved. This passage is one of many examples where Scripture alludes to the fact that only some are saved. Now since all are dead, God is gracious in saving some. But that's not what I want to focus on today. I want to look at God's predestination of the sons He would save.
For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his son, in order that he might become the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. Romans 8:29-30
Jesus, as the founder of the universe, knew whom he would save from the beginning. Therefore, every person whom He creates for salvation will enjoy eternal life with Him, no matter how badly we mess it up or how far we run from Him. He will chase us, because He has chosen us.
I encourage you to read Ephesians 1:3-14 in its entirety, but here's a summary of His selection of us:
- chosen before the foundations of the world
- to be holy and blameless
- to be adopted as sons
- to the praise of his glorious grace
- redemption through his blood
- forgiveness of trespasses
- riches of grace lavished upon us
- making known his will
- uniting all things in Christ
- an inheritance
- to the praise of his glory
- sealed with the Holy Spirit
This is what Christ has secured for his many brothers. He will present us to His Father for His glory, that people of every tribe, tongue and nation will sing His praise.
I'll leave us with the words of another one of up favorite songs -
How deep the Father's love for us
How sat beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen one
Bring many sons to the glory
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