The Purposes of Election

I. TO BE HOLY AND WITHOUT BLAME BEFORE HIM IN LOVE: God chooses us for a renewed nature--it inspires motivation

II. TO ADOPTION AS SONS BY JESUS CHRIST TO HIMSELF: God chooses us for an exalted status--it inspires confidence

III. TO THE PRAISE OF THE GLORY OF HIS GRACE: God chooses us for a very personal reason--it inspires worship