In the Bible, "election" refers to the act of God choosing certain individuals or groups for a specific purpose or destiny, often related to salvation, service, or ministry. The concept is rooted in both the Old and New Testaments, where it signifies God's sovereign will in selecting people to fulfill His divine plans. For example, in the Old Testament, Israel is often referred to as God's chosen people (Deuteronomy 7:6), emphasizing their election for a covenant relationship with Him. This selection was not based on their merit but rather on God's love and purpose.In the New Testament, the concept of election is further developed in the context of salvation and grace. Paul, in Romans 8:29-30, speaks of those whom God foreknew and predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, highlighting the idea of divine selection for salvation. Similarly, Ephesians 1:4-5 states that believers were chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless, affirming the notion of God's initiative in the salvation process. Thus, biblical election underscores God's sovereignty and grace, inviting believers to respond to His call while acknowledging that the ultimate decision rests with Him.
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Art Katz emphasizes the significance of Israel's election and covenant with God, arguing that this relationship is not based on human merit but solely on God's sovereign choice. He highlights the danger of humanistic thinking within both Israel and the church, which often seeks righteousness through
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Rolfe Barnard emphasizes the doctrines of national and personal election in his sermon, using the story of a Gentile woman from Matthew 15 to illustrate God's sovereign choices. He explains that while Jesus initially appeared to reject her, He was teaching a profound truth about God's grace and merc
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A.W. Pink emphasizes the profound truth that God has chosen His elect for salvation, as stated in 2 Thessalonians 2:13. He clarifies that this election is not merely about external privileges but is directly linked to salvation itself. Pink also highlights that salvation is achieved through the sanc
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