Dictionary of Bible Themes God chose a people to enjoy a unique relationship with him which entailed the privilege of belonging to him, sharing in all his inheritance, serving him, praising him and proclaiming him. Deuteronomy 7:6God elected Israel out of all the nations of the world See also Deuteronomy 14:1-21 Kings 3:8 1 Chronicles 16:13 Psalms 105:6,43; 135:4 Isaiah 41:8-9 Ezekiel 20:5-6 Deuteronomy 4:37-38 See also The election of the nation is anticipated in the election of the patriarchs Deuteronomy 10:15Acts 13:17-19 Deuteronomy 7:7-8 Election was not based on merit See also Deuteronomy 9:4-6Ezekiel 16:1-14 2 Chronicles 6:6 God conferred privileges on the people he elected See also Election meant that God dwelled in their midst 1 Kings 14:212 Kings 21:7 pp 2Ch 12:13 2 Chronicles 6:34-35; 7:12,16Nehemiah 1:9 pp 2Ch 33:7 Psalms 132:13Psalms 33:12 See also Election meant that God showed divine favour Psalms 65:4; 106:4-5Isaiah 14:1; 43:1,20; 44:1-5; 45:4 Zechariah 1:17 Leviticus 20:26 God gave responsiblilities to the people he elected See also Election calls for obedient and holy living Exodus 19:5-6Amos 3:2 See also Election means increased accountability 2 Kings 23:26Romans 9:6-8 God's choice of Israel does not automatically imply election to salvation See also Romans 11:7-8See also 1345 covenant5705 inheritance, spiritual 6608 adoption 6712 propitiation 7020 church, the 7135 Israel, people of God 7145 remnant 7334 circumcision |
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