[Jude 1:3 NKJV] Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.

Jude 3 tells us to "contend earnestly for the faith." What does this mean for us today? It serves as a reminder to maintain our convictions, to stand up for what we believe in, and to be steadfast in the face of difficulties.

These days, people are always asking questions about what they believe. It's important for us to hold onto what we know is true. When we stand strong in our faith, we strengthen our own beliefs and show others that there is hope and truth in the world.

Earnestly contending for the faith includes the ministry of reproof, the pointing out of wrong or error.

"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves" (Matthew 7:15)

We are also responsible to expose and warn against such false teachings, just like Jesus did.

Jeff Christianson

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(Acts 2:23 NKJV) (23) "Him, being delivered by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, you have taken by lawless hands, have crucified, and put to death;

The Bible shows us something amazing: God's plan and what people do are always working together. God planned for Jesus to die on the cross. It was part of His big plan, and Jesus knew it and wanted to do it.

The Bible often shows us that God is in control, but people also have choices to make. It's like two things happening at the same time.
It's not surprising that God is in charge, But people are also involved in everything they do. They make choices, and they are responsible to God for those choices.

Jeff Christianson

Biblical Counseling Academy


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God’s Sovereignty and Man’s Free Will

The Election by God

"...elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father..." (1 Peter 1:2a)

• We will look at several verses with terms like chosen, elect, and predestinated.

• These are strong terms that emphasize the sovereignty of God.

• God is in charge.

• God has the right to lay things out the way His perfect wisdom and love laid them out.

• And it includes the election by God.

The Free Choice by Man

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)

• God so loved the world that whoever believes.

• His love is for the world.

• Not just “love”, but He “so loved” all of those who would perish.

• And believing is offered to whoever will.

Jeff Christianson

Biblical Counseling Academy


PO Box 3021
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602


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