Canons of Dort First Head of Doctrine Article 10 God's good pleasure is the exclusive cause of our election. 1. A humbling confession 2. A hopeful confessional.

The Lord trumpets his judgment to the earth. 1. In answer to the prayers of his saints 2. In asserting his power over his enemies

Ephesians 2:1-10/ CoD Art. 8 -It's historical breadth -It's redemptive breadth

-The grief of isolation imaged -the good of community considered -the need of salvation shown

God chooses whom He saves 1. Chosen in Christ 2. Chosen in time 3. Chosen for praise of His name Ephesians 1:1-14 Canons of Dort Article 7

The Lord answers his martyr's prayers 1. The justice of their prayer 2. The judgement of their Lord Rev. Joel Dykstra Revelation 6

Lord's Day 27

1. By witness from heaven 2. A voice from the cloud 3. The touch of the Saviour

1- A decision revealed in His word 2- A decision experienced by all men 3- A decision both merciful and just

1. It's broken and rigged 2. It's beastly and un-redeeming 3. There's a better response