Dictionary of Bible Themes God chooses to bring individuals to salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:4Election is part of God's eternal decree See also Election is from eternity 2 Thessalonians 2:132 Timothy 1:9 Romans 9:15-24; 11:1-6 See also Election is God's sovereign prerogative Exodus 33:19Isaiah 65:1 Jeremiah 18:1-12 John 15:16; 17:6 Romans 9:10-13 Ephesians 2:10 Nehemiah 9:7-8 See also God's election places individuals within the covenant of grace Genesis 15:7-8,18-21; 18:19Galatians 3:29 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 See also Election is not on the basis of merit Deuteronomy 7:7-8; 9:4-6James 2:5 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 God's election of his people is the foundation of his saving action See also Election does not suspend God's use of the means of salvation Matthew 1:21Ephesians 2:8-10 James 1:18 1 Peter 1:2 Matthew 22:14 See also Election works in tandem with the call of the gospel Romans 8:29-301 Thessalonians 1:4-5 See also Election is evidenced through a positive response to the gospel John 6:37-40Romans 11:28-36 Election is a motive for praise Ephesians 1:3-14See also 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4Romans 8:31-39 Election is a source of practical comfort See also John 10:27-29; 17:2Colossians 3:12-14 Election is an incentive for righteous behaviour See also John 15:16-17Philippians 2:12-13 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15 2 Peter 1:3-11 2 Timothy 2:10 Election is a stimulus to the preaching of the gospel See also 1055 God, grace & mercy1130 God, sovereignty 1175 God, will of 1415 miracles 6669 grace, and salvation 6708 predestination 7125 elect, the 8104 assurance 8424 evangelism |
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