CM-020 - WCF 3.5: Election To the Praise of His Glorious Grace

Election: To the Praise of His Glorious Grace  “Those of mankind that are predestinated unto life, God, before the foundation of the world was laid, according to His eternal and immutable purpose, and the secret counsel and good pleasure of His will, hath chosen in Christ unto everlasting glory, out of His mere free grace and love, without any foresight of faith or good works, or perseverance in either of them, or any other thing in the creature, as conditions or causes moving Him thereunto: and all to the praise of His glorious grace.” — Westminster Confession of Faith, 3.5   In this episode of Confessional Moments, Pastor Tim explores the rich doctrine of God’s eternal election as expressed in WCF 3.5. We look at the ground of election in God’s sovereign grace, the Christ-centered manner of the decree, and the purpose of everlasting glory. This episode also explains how the doctrine of election fuels evangelism, shapes Christian living, and anchors our assurance in Christ. A clear, pastoral, and biblically grounded walk through one of the most beautiful and comforting statements in the Westminster Confession.   Resources Mentioned Charles Hodge, Systematic Theology, Vol. 2 (Eerdmans) — on election grounded solely in God’s sovereign mercy. B. B. Warfield, The Plan of Salvation (Eerdmans) — on election being in Christ and mediated through Christ. Scripture Readings: Ephesians 1:4–6 John 6:37 Philippians 1:6 Romans 9 Learn more about Trinity Presbyterian Church PCA at: www.trinitychurchguam.org About Pastor Tim Pastor Tim Beauchamp has served in pastoral ministry since 2010 and planted Trinity Presbyterian Church PCA in Guam in 2015. He is committed to teaching the Scriptures, promoting Reformed theology, and equipping the church through faithful, accessible exposition of the Westminster Standards.   Confessional Moments: Anchoring hearts in Reformed truth.