Dictionary of Bible Themes: 7125 elect, the

7125 elect, the

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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

Genesis 18:18-19

Moses

Psalm 106:23

David

1 Kings 8:16; Psalm 89:3-4

Rufus

Romans 16:13

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

Luke 18:7-8

Responsibilities of the elect

Colossians 3:12-17 See also Deuteronomy 14:1-2