060212-1030-Loran Livingston - Chosen by the Father

2006-02-12-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 12th, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Eph 1:1-6; II Cor 3:15-18; Gal 6:1Topic: Grace/MercyNotes:- Chosen by the Father, Redeemed by the Son, Sealed by the Spirit- Chosen before foundation of this world, we responded in faith- We will fail, but He will keep us and has already given all we need- We are not perfect, but He has declared us Holy- Drag racing scenario: high speed of faith slowed by parachute of theological background, unbelief- Our predestination has nothing to do with us, but providence of God- As our race and gender are determined, so is our calling- Our relationship with the Lord is based on what He did, not what we've done or how we feel- We are not free to live how we want, but have liberty to fall and get back up in His mercy- Restore he who has stumbled- We look in the wrong mirror, which magnifies/distorts imperfections