Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6600 Aspects of salvation » 6638 election » 6639 election, to salvation God chooses to bring individuals to salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Election is part of God's eternal decree Election is from eternity Ephesians 1:4 See also 2 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 1:9 Election is God's sovereign prerogative Romans 9:15-24; Romans 11:1-6 See also Exodus 33:19; Isaiah 65:1; Jeremiah 18:1-12; John 15:16; John 17:6; Romans 9:10-13; Ephesians 2:10 God's election places individuals within the covenant of grace Nehemiah 9:7-8 See also Genesis 15:7-8,18-21; Genesis 18:19; Galatians 3:29 Election is not on the basis of merit 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 See also Deuteronomy 7:7-8; Deuteronomy 9:4-6; James 2:5 God's election of his people is the foundation of his saving action Election does not suspend God's use of the means of salvation 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 See also Matthew 1:21; Ephesians 2:8-10; James 1:18; 1 Peter 1:2 Election works in tandem with the call of the gospel Matthew 22:14 See also Romans 8:29-30 Election is evidenced through a positive response to the gospel 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5 See also John 6:37-40 Election is a motive for praise Romans 11:28-36; Ephesians 1:3-14 See also 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 Election is a source of practical comfort Romans 8:31-39 See also John 10:27-29; John 17:2 Election is an incentive for righteous behaviour Colossians 3:12-14 See also John 15:16-17; Philippians 2:12-13; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15; 2 Peter 1:3-11 Election is a stimulus to the preaching of the gospel See also
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