What role do we play in others understanding the gospel? How long has it been since your faith affected the faith or belief of someone else? Paul seemed to think that our role was essential!
We know that only God saves and that no one ever comes to Christ apart from the work of His Spirit. Yet, Paul eagerly and tirelessly shared the gospel everywhere he went. He commanded Timothy to "pass on the message to other faithful followers who would teach others." He even went to far as to say, "I endure all things for the ELECT: so that they also may obtain salvation."
If "election" didn't require evangelism then why was Paul so consumed with sharing the gospel? Why would he encourage Timothy to do the same? Why would he encourage all of us to purify our lives so we could be "useful" to the Master? The answer is simple: God's miraculous work is almost always done when His followers are "doing His will".
My dad always says, "I have found it interesting how many people discover they were "elect of God" after I share the gospel message with them." Share with someone today!
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