CHOSEN AND SENT
Chosen to know Him. Sent to make Him known.
OUR BELIEFS
God Is The Creator And Ruler Of The Universe
He has eternally existed as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The three are coequal and are one God.
(Genesis 1:1, 26, 27, 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14)​
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Jesus Is The Son Of God
He is coequal with the Father and Holy Spirit. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven and will return again someday to earth to reign as King.
(Matthew 1:22, 23; Isaiah 9:6, John 1:1-5; Hebrews 4:14-15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; Colossians 2:9-10;
1 Timothy 6:14-15)​
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The Holy Spirit Lives In Each Christian From Salvation
The Holy Spirit is coequal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He provides Christians with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer spiritual gifts when they are saved. As Christians we seek to live under His control daily.​
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The Bible Is God's Word To Us
The Bible was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs about living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without error.
(2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Psalm 119:105, 160, 126; Proverbs 30:5; Isaiah 55:11)​
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People Are The Supreme Object Of God's Creation
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin." Sin separates us from God and causes many problems in our life.
(Genesis 1:27; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2; Psalm 139:13-16; Colossians 2:13-15)​
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Salvation Is God's Free Gift To Us, But We Must Accept It
We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin's penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
(Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6; Romans 5:1, 5:8, 10:9-10)​
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People Will Exist Eternally With or Without God
People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life in Heaven. Heaven and hell are real places of eternal existence.
(John 3:16, 14:17; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 25:31-34; Matthew 25:41)​​
MEET THE TEAM
About Kelly
Kelly is the author of the "Wilderness Walks" blog, where she shares the connections she sees between God's creation and His Word. She delights in exploring the great outdoors, which is one of the reasons she chose to be a full-time volunteer campground host. She came to know Jesus Christ as her Savior as an adult, and, since then, she has been a devoted follower of the Lord. As a committed follower of Christ, Kelly is actively involved in her church where she works with the online ministry. She is also passionate about writing Bible studies as well as leading them for CHOSEN AND SENT. Kelly is a mom of seven grown children, a retired elementary school teacher, and holds a degree from seminary in biblical counselling.
About Liz
Liz, who also goes by Janice, is a woman of God, chosen and claimed since childhood; she is a firm believer that Jesus Christ is her personal Lord and Savior. She is a daughter, sister, and a proud auntie. She was born in the province of Newfoundland in Canada, but moved around a lot before ending up primarily in the province of Alberta. She is currently living in Airdrie, Alberta. Liz has walked through teaching in London, England, and in Alberta. Now, she has been prominently in the healthcare field as both a healthcare aide and currently as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Liz has been involved in church in various activities throughout her life in both children and youth ministries. She is now partnering with Kelly and Pearlene to lead and write bible studies for CHOSEN AND SENT. In her personal blog, "God of My Depths", Liz will explore how God has found her in the depths of her joys and sorrows and how from this she discovers God's blessings in her life. Through all of this, her story speaks of God's grace and finding the boldness to be how God has called her to be.
About Pearlene
Pearlene (whose name is pronounced "per-leen") has been walking and talking with Jesus for over 30 years. She gave her life to Him when she was very young and has not looked back. Over the years, she has been involved in the local church, helping with leading worship and leading youth. She has a passion for Christian apologetics and theology, and enjoys studying God's Word. Pearlene, alongside Kelly and Liz, helps to lead CHOSEN AND SENT. She is primarily responsible for the graphic design for all of the content, including the Bible study guides and many of the social media posts. In her blog, "Measurable Growth", Pearlene will be exploring how we all can look back and remember God's faithfulness in our walks with Him and see the growth of our faith in Him along the way. She is a former medical transcriptionist and is now following and trusting God's lead and direction for a new career path as she rests in the "in between". In her free time, Pearlene enjoys long walks, delicious food, and spending time with friends and family. She is the daughter of amazing parents, whom she is eternally grateful for leading her to become a daughter of The King.
