The Salvation of the Rich Young Ruler
Rev. Angus Stewart provides an exegetical reflection on the account of the rich young ruler found in the Gospels, emphasizing Christ's electing love for him and all His people. The article develops the theme of God's unchanging, everlasting love for the elect and explains the call to repentance as an expression of that love, highlighting the impossibility of salvation by human effort and the sufficiency of God's sovereign grace.
Rev. Angus Stewart Matthew, Mark and Luke all record the touching scene in which a wealthy, religious leader in his twenties or early thirties, usually referred to as the rich young ruler, comes to Christ and, kneeling before Him, asks about inheriting eternal life. The good news is that the Lord Jesus “loved” the rich young ruler (Mark 10:21)! This young man is in fine company, along with John, the beloved disciple; Lazarus, Mary and Martha (John 11:5); the believing leper (Mark 1:41); and...