But God (the essential divine intervention) The bleak reality of dead humanity The rich mercy of God in giving life in Christ
The universal government of the risen Lord Jesus Divine power to raise the dead Divine power to rule the world Divine power to rule the church
A birthright by grace A purposeful inheritance A joint inheritance An authentic inheritance A guaranteed inheritance
Restoration in Christ The rich grace of redemption The rich grace of forgiveness The rich grace of being united
The glorious grace of adoption in Christ Adopted by God’s prior choice in Christ Adopted to bring praise to God in Christ Adopted to receive blessings in Christ
Praise the Lord who elects to save God’s blessed choice in Christ God’s prior purpose in Christ
A Gospel Greeting A new man on a mission A new people set apart A new work of God in Christ