God the Father, Mentor's Guide, MG06

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C. He is sovereign over the purpose and plan of salvation.

1. In his choice of his people, Israel, Deut. 10.14-15

2. God delighted in Abraham and his offspring.

a. Deut. 4.37

b. Deut. 7.7-8

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3. Mercy is rooted in God’s sovereign choice, not in human will, Rom. 9.13-18.

D. He is sovereign over the final judgment and destiny.

1. The final judgment is connected to God’s own sovereign act of committal, 2 Thess. 1.5-10.

2. Glorification is the inheritance of God’s chosen company.

a. It is the pleasure of God to give the Kingdom to the redeemed, Luke 12.32.

b. Believers are made joint heirs with Christ, Rom. 8.16-17.

c. God has chosen the poor as heirs of the Kingdom, James 2.5.