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 Eph 1:4 See also 2Th 2:13; 2Ti 1:9

Election is God’s sovereign prerogative Ro 9:15-24; Ro 11:1-6 See also Ex 33:19; Isa 65:1; Jer 18:1-12; Jn 15:16; Jn 17:6; Ro 9:10-13; Eph 2:10

God’s election places individuals within the covenant of grace Ne 9:7-8 See also Ge 15:7-8,18-21; Ge 18:19; Gal 3:29

Election is not on the basis of merit 1Co 1:26-31 See also Dt 7:7-8; Dt 9:4-6; Jas 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 2Th 2:13-14 See also Mt 1:21; Eph 2:8-10; Jas 1:18; 1Pe 1:2

Election works in tandem with the call of the gospel Mt 22:14 See also Ro 8:29-30

Election is evidenced through a positive response to the gospel 1Th 1:4-5 See also Jn 6:37-40

Election is a motive for praise

Ro 11:28-36; Eph 1:3-14 See also 1Th 1:2-4

Election is a source of practical comfort

Ro 8:31-39 See also Jn 10:27-29; Jn 17:2

Election is an incentive for righteous behaviour

Col 3:12-14 See also Jn 15:16-17; Php 2:12-13; 2Th 2:13-15; 2Pe 1:3-11

Election is a stimulus to the preaching of the gospel

2Ti 2:10

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