Third Sunday in February, 2025

Summary

The sermon emphasizes God's unconditional love and election of His children before the foundation of the world, assuring that all whom God has chosen will be saved through Christ's atoning work. It teaches that salvation is not dependent on baptism or hearing the gospel preached by a human minister, but on the internal work of the Holy Spirit. The preacher stresses that Christ's mission was fully accomplished and that no elect will be lost. The message encourages obedience to baptism as a commandment but reassures that God's love and salvation are not limited by human actions or failures in preaching.