Dictionary of Bible Themes A deliberate act of will or decision, in which God chooses individuals or peoples to be his or calls them to perform certain tasks or responsibilities. Human beings are also required to make choices, particularly between good and evil. Malachi 1:2-3God's sovereign choice See also Romans 9:10-15Exodus 33:191 Corinthians 1:27-28James 2:5Deuteronomy 7:6God's chosen people See also Israel Exodus 19:4-6Deuteronomy 14:2Psalms 65:4 Isaiah 14:1; 41:9Jeremiah 3:14Ephesians 1:4See also NT believers Romans 8:28-331 Peter 2:9Exodus 3:10God chooses people for special tasks See also 1 Samuel 9:17; 16:1-13Haggai 2:20-23Mark 3:13-19Acts 9:10-15Galatians 1:15-16pp Lk 6:13-16 Deuteronomy 12:5God chose where he was to be worshipped See also Deuteronomy 12:11,14,18,26; 14:23; 16:2,6-7,11,15-16; 26:2; 31:11Joshua 24:15People must choose between good and evil Proverbs 16:16See also Exodus 32:26Deuteronomy 30:191 Kings 18:21Proverbs 3:31; 8:10John 7:17James 4:4Examples of bad choices See also Proverbs 1:28-33Isaiah 65:12; 66:3-4Matthew 27:21pp Mk 15:9-11 Hebrews 11:24-26Examples of wise choices See also Joshua 24:21-24Ruth 1:161 Kings 3:5-14See also 1130 God, sovereignty1175 God, will of2057 Christ, obedience5051 responsibility5878 honour6620 calling6638 election6666 grace8124 guidance8361 wisdom8408 decision-making8412 decisions |
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