Choosing the Chosen

I think it's so fascinating that Christians speak of salvation so differently.

I wonder . . .

is the intent the same?

                  or are the thoughts really as different as they sound?


From my Bible study today:

If you have never chosen Jesus as Lord of your life, you may be ready to pray this prayer . . . 


Huh.

Lutherans never speak that way.

We are always quick to point out John 15:16 when Jesus says:

You did not choose me.  I chose you and sent you out to produce fruit, the kind of fruit that will last.


Different language.

           Different meanings . . . ?


Choose.  Accept.

or

Chosen.  Accepted.  Marked.  Washed.  Robed.


Gift.  Grace.


Always a flood of grace.


Amen!