Theology of the Church, Mentor's Guide, MG03

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T H E O L O G Y O F T H E C H U R C H

b. This election of the Gentiles was a mystery kept secret for generations but now is made known to us through the apostles and prophets.

(1) Rom. 16.25-27

(2) Eph. 3.8-11

(3) Col. 1.25-27

2. Correspondingly, God is now making a universal invitation and offer to all humankind to be saved by faith in Jesus Christ. God is inviting all people to himself, initiating true reconciliation through his sovereignty and grace.

a. Titus 2.11 and 1 John 2.2

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b. John 3.16

c. Acts 17.30-31

d. 1 Tim. 2.3-6

e. 2 Pet. 3.9

f. God beckons all men and women, boys and girls everywhere to respond to him.

(1) Isa. 55.1

(2) Matt. 11.28