HHomilitics

Election

God’s eternal choice of certain individuals to salvation in Christ, not based on foreseen faith or merit. Election is an act of sovereign grace for God’s glory. It is the foundation of the believer’s assurance.

Scope

God’s eternal choice of certain individuals to salvation in Christ, not based on foreseen faith or merit.

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God’s eternal choice of certain individuals to salvation in Christ, not based on foreseen faith or merit. Election is an act of sovereign grace for God’s glory. It is the foundation of the believer’s assurance.

Anchor keywords

  • election
  • predestination
  • chosen in Christ
  • sovereign grace
  • foreordination
  • eternal decree
  • calling and election
  • divine choice
  • unconditional election
  • particular redemption
  • electing love
  • purpose of God
  • salvation by grace
  • doctrine of grace
  • assurance of salvation
  • perseverance of the saints
  • elect people
  • foreknowledge of God
  • eternal plan
  • chosen before creation
  • vessels of mercy
  • adoption
  • redemption plan
  • God’s glory
  • divine sovereignty
  • grace not works
  • covenant purpose
  • effectual grace
  • mercy and justice
  • unmerited favor
  • divine initiative

Scripture anchors

  • Deuteronomy 7:6–8
  • Isaiah 43:1
  • Matthew 22:14
  • John 6:37
  • John 15:16
  • Acts 13:48
  • Romans 8:28–30
  • Romans 9:10–24
  • Ephesians 1:3–6
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:13
  • 2 Timothy 1:9
  • 1 Peter 1:1–2

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