WE, THE ELECT OF GOD, WERE ELECTED, SELECTED, CHOSEN OF GOD, BEFORE THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD. BEFORE WE HAD DONE ANY GOOD OR EVIL, GOD LOVED US, AND PREDESTINATED TO BE ADOPTED INTO THE FAMILY OF GOD. PREDESTINATED US TO EAT OF THE TREE OF LIFE, AND DRINK OF THE CRYSTAL CLEAR WATER OF LIFE, PREDESTINATED US TO WALK THE STREET OF GOLD, PREDESTINATED US TO BE HEIR, AND JOINT HEIR WITH JESUS CHRIST IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD. FOR BY GRACE ARE WE SAVED, THROUGH FAITH, AND NOT OF OURSELVES IT IS A GIFT OF GOD.

Eph:1:1: Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:

Eph:1:2: Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Eph:1:3: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

Eph:1:4: According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

Eph:1:5: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

Eph:1:6: To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

CHILDREN OF LIGHT COME INTO THIS KNOWLEDGE, THE ELECT OF GOD DID NOT CHOOSE GOD, IT WAS GOD THAT CHOSE US. ALL WHOM GOD FOREKNEW HE DID PREDESTINATE. GOD INSPIRED THE APOSTLE ST. JOHN TO RECORD THESE WORDS.

Jn:15:16: Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. (KJV)

SAINTS OF GOD, YOU ARE PROBABLY FAMILIAR WITH THE SCRIPTURE WERE GOD COMMANDS HIS CHILDREN TO ENTER AT THE STRAIT GATE. LET ME REFRESH YOUR MEMORY. READING FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MATTHEW

Mt:7:13: Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

Mt:7:14: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

WHERE IS THE BROAD WAY THAT LEADS TO DESTRUCTION? IT IS IN THE WORLD. WHEN A CHILD IS BORN INTO THE WORLD, BECAUSE OF THE ORIGINAL SIN OF ADAM, THE CHILD IS ON THE BROAD WAY TO DESTRUCTION. FOR THE LAW THAT GOD GAVE TO MOSES ON MOUNT SINAI HAS JURISDICTION OVER EVERYONE THAT IS IN THE WORLD. THE LAW OF MOSES IS KNOWN AS THE LAW OF SIN, AND DEATH. BY THAT LAW NO FLESH SHALL BE ACQUITTED OF SIN.

Rom:3:20: Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. (KJV)

THE NARROW PATH THAT LEADS TO THE STRAIT GATE IS IN THE BODY OF CHRIST. FOR ETERNAL LIFE IS IN THE BODY OF CHRIST. IS THE PATH VISIBLE TO THE NAKED EYE? NO, THE NARROW PATH THAT LEADS TO ETERNAL LIFE IS SPIRITUAL, IT CANNOT BE SEEN WITH THE NAKED EYE. THE BIBLE, THE WRITTEN WORD OF GOD IS OUR GUIDE.

1Jn:5:11: And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. (KJV)

THEREFORE THE QUESTION MUST ARISE, HOW DO WE, THE ELECT OF GOD, GET INTO THE BODY OF CHRIST? WE ARE BAPTIZED INTO THE BODY OF CHRIST. WHEN THE ELECT OF GOD ARE BAPTIZED IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST, THEY ARE TRANSLATED OUT OF THE WORLD, AND INTO CHRIST.

Gal:3:27: For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. (KJV)

WHEN A CHILD IS BORN INTO THE WORLD, HE IS A LIVE PHYSICALLY, BUT DEAD SPIRITUALLY. HE IS ON THE BROAD WAY TO DESTRUCTION, DOING SATAN'S WILL. IN THE FULLNESS OF TIME, GOD CALLS HIS CHILDREN TO REPENTANCE. AND IT IS REPENTANCE UNTO LIFE. WHEN THE ELECT OF GOD ARE BAPTIZED IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST THEY COME INTO THE PROMISE THAT THEY SHALL RECEIVE THE HOLY GHOST.

Acts:2:38: Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (KJV)

WHEN GOD CREATED MAN, HE CREATED HIM A TRINITY IN UNITY. MAN HAS A BODY, SOUL, AND SPIRIT. WHEN THE ELECT OF GOD RECEIVE THE HOLY GHOST, THE INWARD MAN THE SOUL COMES TO LIFE, AND THE CHILD OF GOD; BECOMES A NEW CREATURE. A NEW CREATION.

2Cor:5:17: Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (KJV)

THAT PART OF MAN COMES TO LIFE THAT SHALL LIVE IN ETERNITY. FOR THE INWARD MAN THE SOUL IS RENEWED DAY BY DAY. THE OUTWARD MAN OF FLESH, AND BLOOD SHALL PERISH.

2Cor:4:16: For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. (KJV)

WHEN A MAN RECEIVES THE HOLY GHOST, THAT MAN IS RECONCILED UNTO GOD.

2Cor:5:19: To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. (KJV)

2Cor:5:20: Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.

2Cor:5:21: For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

WHEN A MAN RECEIVES THE HOLY GHOST, THE KINGDOM OF GOD COMES TO DWELL WITHIN THE MAN, FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS RIGHTEOUSNESS, PEACE, AND JOY IN THE HOLY GHOST.

Rom:14:17: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. (KJV)

WHEN A MAN RECEIVES THE HOLY GHOST, THE ANOINTING THAT HE RECEIVES WILL TEACH HIM, AND BRING HIM INTO ALL TRUTH.

1Jn:2:27: But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. (KJV)

WHEN A CHILD OF GOD RECEIVES THE HOLY GHOST, HE CAN TRULY LOVE, FOR GOD IS LOVE. WHEN A CHILD OF GOD RECEIVES THE HOLY GHOST, POWER COMES. POWER TO LIVE THE SIN FREE LIFE.

1Jn:3:9: Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. (KJV)

WHEN THE ELECT OF GOD RECEIVE THE HOLY GHOST, SALVATION COMES.

Ti:3:5: Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; (KJV)

WHEN A PERSON RECEIVES THE HOLY GHOST IT IS THE EARNEST OF OUR INHERITANCE.

Eph:1:13: In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

Eph:1:14: Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

THE MOST WONDERFUL THING THAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE CHILD OF GOD IN THIS WORLD IS THE RECEIVING OF THE HOLY GHOST. WERE IS THE SAVING TYPE FAITH? IT IS IN CHRIST JESUS, IN THE BODY OF CHRIST. WERE DO THE TRUE WORSHIPPER WORSHIP GOD? IT IS IN CHRIST JESUS. JESUS SPEAKING TO THE WOMAN AT THE WELL SAID THESE WORDS.

Jn:4:20: Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.

Jn:4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

Jn:4:22: Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.

Jn:4:23: But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

BROTHERS, AND SISTERS IN CHRIST, ONCE A PERSON HAS BEEN BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST, AND HAS RECEIVED THE WASHING OF REGENERATION, AND THE RENEWING OF THE HOLY GHOST, THEY MUST BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO TRANSGRESS THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD. WHEN A PERSON IS BORN AGAIN THEY ARE A BABE IN CHRIST. THEY MAY FALL FROM TIME TO TIME BEING IGNORANT OF THE SCRIPTURES. IF WHEN THEY COME INTO THE KNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE TRANSGRESS THE COMMANDMENT OF GOD, THEY CONFESS THEIR SIN; IT SHALL BE FORGIVEN.

1Jn:1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (KJV)

BUT, AFTER A MAN HAS COME INTO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE TRUTH, AND IF HE WERE TO FALL AWAY, AND RENOUNCE HIS FAITH. THERE IS NO REPENTANCE FROM THAT SIN.

Heb:6:1: Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

Heb:6:2: Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

Heb:6:3: And this will we do, if God permit.

Heb:6:4: For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,

Heb:6:5: And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,

Heb:6:6: If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.

IF AFTER A MAN HAS RECEIVED THE HOLY GHOST, AND HAS COME INTO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE TRUTH; FOR EXAMPLE HE KNOWS ABOUT FAITH TOWARD GOD, HE KNOWS ABOUT REPENTANCE FROM DEAD WORKS, HE KNOWS ABOUT BAPTISM, HE KNOWS ABOUT THE LAYING ON OF HANDS, HE KNOWS ABOUT THE ETERNAL JUDGMENT. IF HE SINS WILLFULLY. THAT SIN SHALL REMAIN FOR THERE IS NO MORE SACRIFICE FOR SIN. WHY SHOULD THE SIN REMAIN? THREE REASONS, FIRST HE HAS TRODDEN UNDER FOOT THE SON OF GOD. SECONDLY, HE HAS COUNTED THE BLOOD OF THE COVENANT WERE WITH HE WAS SANCTIFIED AN UNHOLY THING. THIRDLY, HE HAS DONE DESPITE TO THE SPIRIT OF GRACE.

Heb:10:26: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,

Heb:10:27: But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.

Heb:10:28: He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:

Heb:10:29: Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?

Heb:10:30: For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.

Heb:10:31: It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

ONCE A CHILD OF GOD IS IN CHRIST, AND IS ALIVE BOTH SPIRITUALLY, AND PHYSICALLY, HE WILL NEVER COME INTO CONDEMNATION, IF HE WILL ABSTAIN FROM THE WORKS OF THE FLESH.

Rom:8:1: There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Rom:8:2: For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

NOW, BELOVED OF GOD, THE WORKS OF THE FLESH ARE LISTED IN THE BOOK OF GALATIANS,

Gal:5:19: Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

Gal:5:20: Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,

Gal:5:21: Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

SAINTS OF GOD, YOU SHOULD GET A DICTIONARY DOWN, AND CAREFULLY STUDY THE WORKS OF THE FLESH FOR IF YOU DO THEM AFTER YOUR NEW BIRTH, YOU SHALL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD. I KNOW THE FALSE PROPHETS SAY THAT IT IS GOING TO BE EASY TO ENTER HEAVEN, BUT THAT IS NOT SO. THE PATH TO LIFE IS NARROW, AND THE STRAIT GATE IS GOING TO BE DIFFICULT TO ENTER THROUGH. THE WORD S.T.R.A.I.T MEANS DIFFICULT. LISTEN AS I READ WHAT THE APOSTLE PETER SAID CONCERNING SALVATION

1Pt:4:17: For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

1Pt:4:18: And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

1Pt:4:19: Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.

COULD A MAN BE A GREAT BRAIN SURGEON, AND NEVER OPEN A MEDICAL BOOK? COULD A MAN BE A GREAT FOOTBALL PLAYER, AND NEVER OPEN A RULE BOOK? COULD A MAN BE A GREAT SOLDIER IN THE ARMY OF GOD AND NEVER OPEN THE BIBLE? NO, THEY COULD NOT, THEREFORE GOD COMMANDS YOU TO STUDY. I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT ANY SYSTEM OF LAW COULD BE EFFECTIVE, IF IT ALLOWED IGNORANCE TO BE A VALID DEFENSE.

2Tm:2:15: Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (KJV)

THERE IS A WAY, CHILD OF GOD, THAT YOU CAN MAKE SURE OF YOUR CALL, AND ELECTION. AND THAT IS IF YOU WILL TAKE FAITH, AND ADD TO THAT VIRTUE. LET ME READ IT TO YOU FROM THE 2 EPISTLE OF THE APOSTLE PETER.

2Pt:1:5: And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

2Pt:1:6: And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;

2Pt:1:7: And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.

2Pt:1:8: For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.