Reidhead Sermon Report
Sermon Name:
Loved with Everlasting Love 2 of 5
Theme:
Scripture:
The Character of God
Jeremiah 31:3
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Sermon Overview
This sermon connects "Everlasting Love" with the doctrine of election, arguing that being "chosen in Him" is the highest expression of love. Reidhead emphasizes that this choice is intended to produce humility and gratitude, not pride. The focus is on the safety of being "held" by a God whose purposes do not change with our moods or circumstances.
Key Principles
Chosen in Christ:Embrace your identity as "chosen" to produce deep humility rather than theological pride.
Love-Act vs. Decree:Treat your election as a warm act of affection from a Father, not a cold legal ruling.
Purpose of Choice:Focus on becoming "holy and blameless" as the primary goal of being loved by God.
Immutable Counsel:Trust that God's plan for you is based on His unchanging character, not your fluctuating moods.
Fore-loving: Understand that God's "foreknowledge" means He "set His love upon you" before time.
Humility Result: Use the doctrine of election to kill your pride; recognize that you were chosen because of His mercy alone.
Father's Persistence:Rely on God's "persistence" to keep pursuing you even when you are prone to wander.
Total Devotion:Respond to the "mercy of being chosen" by offering your life as a "living sacrifice."