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
2 Timothy 2:10
See also
1055 God, grace & mercy 1130 God, sovereignty 1175 God, will of 1412 foreknowledge 6669 grace & salvation 6708 predestination 7125 elect, the 8104 assurance 8424 evangelism