Dictionary of Bible Themes Those chosen by God, entirely of his grace, for the special privilege of experiencing salvation. Deuteronomy 7:6Israel as the elect See also Exodus 19:4-6Psalms 105:6,43; 135:4 Isaiah 41:8-9; 43:10; 44:1-2; 45:4 Amos 3:2 Romans 11:1-18 Ephesians 1:4-13 The church as the elect 1 Peter 1:1-2See also John 10:4-51 Thessalonians 1:4-5 1 Peter 2:9; 5:13 2 John 1:1,13 The Greek words translated "chosen lady" in 2Jn 1 could be a personal name, but it is more likely that this phrase and the phrase translated "chosen sister" in 2Jn 13 refer to local churches: Genesis 18:18-19Individuals chosen by God as his elect Abraham Psalms 106:23Moses 1 Kings 8:16Psalms 89:3-4 David Romans 16:13Rufus Hebrews 13:5-6God's elect enjoy his presence and favour See also The elect are asssured of the presence of God Joshua 1:1-9Psalms 23:1-6 Matthew 24:22 The elect are assured of the protection of God See also Romans 8:33-39pp Mk 13:20 Revelation 17:14Mark 13:26-27 The elect are assured of a place in the world to come See also Isaiah 65:17-25pp Mt 24:30-31 John 14:1-3James 2:5 2 Peter 1:10-11 Luke 18:7-8 The elect are assured of justice Colossians 3:12-17Responsibilities of the elect See also Deuteronomy 14:1-2See also 1020 God, all-knowing6620 calling 6638 election 6710 privileges 7020 church, the 7135 Israel, people of God |
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