Q20. Did God leave everyone to die in sin and misery?
No. Out of his good pleasure, God chose some from the very beginning for everlasting life. He entered into a covenant of grace to save them from sin and misery and bring them to salvation through a Redeemer.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Ephesians 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.”
2 Thessalonians 2:13
“But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth.”
Romans 3:20–22
“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. But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference.”
Galatians 3:21–22
“Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law. But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.”
Parent Guide
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Discussion Questions
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Did God leave everyone to die in sin and misery?
- 2
What does "covenant of grace" mean?
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Why do you think God chose to save people instead of leaving them in their sin?
Illustration
If everyone in your class failed a test and the teacher decided to give some students a second chance, not because they earned it but because the teacher chose to be kind, that would be an act of grace. God chose to save people not because they deserved it but because of his own good pleasure.
Application
Thank God this week that he did not leave the world without a Savior. Because salvation comes from his choice and not from our goodness, you can rest knowing that his grace does not depend on you being good enough.