Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 7000 God's people » 7100 Titles of the people of God » 7125 elect, the Those chosen by God, entirely of his grace, for the special privilege of experiencing salvation. Israel as the elect Deuteronomy 7:6 See also Exodus 19:4-6; Psalm 105:6,43; Psalm 135:4; Isaiah 41:8-9; Isaiah 43:10; Isaiah 44:1-2; Isaiah 45:4; Amos 3:2; Romans 11:1-18 The church as the elect Ephesians 1:4-13; 1 Peter 1:1-2 See also John 10:4-5; 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5; 1 Peter 2:9; Peter 5:13 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: 2 John 1,13 Individuals chosen by God as his elect Abraham Moses David Rufus God's elect enjoy his presence and favour The elect are asssured of the presence of God Hebrews 13:5-6 See also Joshua 1:1-9; Psalm 23:1-6 The elect are assured of the protection of God Matthew 24:22 pp Mark 13:20 See also Romans 8:33-39; Revelation 17:14 The elect are assured of a place in the world to come Mark 13:26-27 pp Matthew 24:30-31 See also Isaiah 65:17-25; John 14:1-3; James 2:5; 2 Peter 1:10-11 The elect are assured of justice Responsibilities of the elect Colossians 3:12-17 See also Deuteronomy 14:1-2 See also
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