What does the Bible say about election?
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The Bible teaches that election is God’s gracious, sovereign choice of a people and servants for his saving purposes, rooted not in human merit but in his love and mercy. God chose Israel as his treasured people, not because of their greatness, but because he set his love on them (Deuteronomy 7:6). Above all, Christ is God’s chosen Servant (Isaiah 42:1), and believers are built on him, the chosen cornerstone (1 Peter 2:6). The apostles recognized God’s electing grace in the calling of Paul, the choosing of the Twelve, and the faith of the Thessalonians (Luke 6:13; Acts 9:15; 1 Thessalonians 1:4). This truth humbles believers, assures them of God’s faithful purpose, and calls them to holy service.
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Curated topical outlines from classic public-domain study works.
Nave's Topical Bible
- OF RULERS
- By lot Nehemiah 11:1
- OF GRACE John 15:16; John 17:6; Ephesians 1:4; Ephesians 2:10; 2 Thessalonians 2:13
- Of Christ as Messiah Isaiah 42:1; 1 Peter 2:6
- Of good angels 1 Timothy 5:21
- Of Israel Deuteronomy 7:6; Isaiah 45:4
- Of ministers Luke 6:13; Acts 9:15
- Of churches 1 Peter 5:13
- See PREDESTINATION
Torrey's New Topical Textbook
- Of Christ, as Messiah Isaiah 42:1; 1 Peter 2:6
- Of good angels 1 Timothy 5:21
- Of Israel Deuteronomy 7:6; Isaiah 45:5
- Of ministers Luke 6:13; Acts 9:15
- Of churches 1 Peter 5:13
- Of saints, is
- Of God 1 Thessalonians 1:4; Titus 1:1
- By Christ John 13:18; John 15:16
- In Christ Ephesians 1:4
- Personal Matthew 20:16; John 6:44; Acts 22:14; 2 John 1:13
- According to the purpose of God Romans 9:11; Ephesians 1:11
- According to the foreknowledge of God Romans 8:29; 1 Peter 1:2
- Eternal Ephesians 1:4
- Sovereign Romans 9:15; Romans 9:16; 1 Corinthians 1:27; Ephesians 1:11
- Irrespective of merit Romans 9:11
- Of grace Romans 11:5
- Recorded in heaven Luke 10:20
- For the glory of God Ephesians 1:6
- Through faith 2 Thessalonians 2:13
- Through sanctification of the Spirit 1 Peter 1:2
- To adoption Ephesians 1:5
- To salvation 2 Thessalonians 2:13
- To conformity with Christ Romans 8:29
- To good works Ephesians 2:10
- To spiritual warfare 2 Timothy 2:4
- To eternal glory Romans 9:23
- Ensures to saints
- Effectual calling Romans 8:30
- Divine teaching John 17:6
- Belief in Christ Acts 13:48
- Acceptance with God Romans 11:7
- Protection Mark 13:20
- Vindication of their wrongs Luke 18:7
- Working of all things for good Romans 8:28
- Blessedness Psalms 33:12; Psalms 65:4
- The inheritance Isaiah 65:9; 1 Peter 1:4; 1 Peter 1:5
- Should lead to cultivation of graces Colossians 3:12
- Should be evidenced by diligence 2 Peter 1:10
- Saints may have assurance of 1 Thessalonians 1:4
- Exemplified
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