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Aug 13, 2010 · A sharp distinction between the two words is not warranted from Scripture, but if there is a distinction to be made, predestination is the general term for God’s sovereign ordaining, while election is the specific term for God choosing us in Christ before the foundation of the world.
- Why Did God Elect Some to Salvation?
- Human Inability
- Based on God Not People
- Is Election Fair?
- Common Questions About Election
- Reflection
Though controversial, everybody believes in election, since it’s so clearly and repetitively taught in Scripture (cf. Eph 1:4, 2 Thess 2:13, 2 Tim 1:9, John 15:16, Col 3:12, etc.). However, not everybody agrees on why God elects (and some disagree about who God elects). Some believe that God elects based simply on his right as God, apart from any m...
Further evidence that God is not electing people because he foresees their future faith is found in what the Bible teaches about the sinful state of unbelievers. Scripture teaches something called human inability, also called total depravity. When sin entered the world, it affected people in such a way that they will not choose God apart from God c...
On what basis does God elect, then? Though no text ever points to a human’s decision as the basis of election2, Scripture gives various other reasons: (1) Ephesians 1:4 says God elects because of his “love.” (2) Ephesians 1:5 says “according to the pleasure of his will.” (3) Romans 9:19-24simply argues that God elects because it’s his “right” as Cr...
This brings up the fairness of election. When considering salvation, it must be remembered that the only fair result would be the condemnation of all. Scripture teaches that the wages of sin is death (Rom 6:23). The fair wage for even a wrong thought is eternal separation from God. God would be just if he condemned all people to hell. Also, it must...
1. If unconditional election is true, doesn’t that make everybody robots—people without free will?
Though this may appear to be a logical conclusion, when considering Scripture’s teachings on God’s sovereignty (control over people and events) and human free will, it is evident that these somehow co-exist together. Scripture teaches that God is in control over every event happening on the earth, and yet, each of us freely makes decisions—some good, some bad, and some inconsequential. Ephesians 1:11says God “accomplishes all things according to the counsel of his will.” And yet, Scripture ch...
2. If unconditional election is true, doesn’t it remove the need for evangelism? Why evangelize if the elect will eventually be saved anyway?
The God who ordained those who would be saved, also ordained the means of salvation, which is the preaching of the gospel. In Romans 10:14, Paul says, “How are they to call on one they have not believed in? And how are they to believe in one they have not heard of? And how are they to hear without someone preaching to them?” In addition, Paul shared that God’s election motivated him, instead of discouraging him, to preach the gospel. In 2 Timothy 2:10, Paul said, “So I endure all things for t...
3. If unconditional election is true, doesn’t it mean God chose some for hell?
Scripture never uses the same language when talking about those who will go to hell. God does not need to choose people to go to hell, as everyone is on their way to hell because of their sins. God needs to choose to have mercy on some who are on their way to hell. In addition, election is always spoken about in a positive way, while the condemnation of the lost is not. Believers are often called “the elect” (1 Pet 1:1). Also, in speaking of God’s election—the hardening of some people’s heart...
What stood out most to you in the reading and why?What is election and why is it so controversial?What is the difference between the Reformed and Arminian view of election?Which view do you feel is most biblical and why?Oct 28, 2022 · As it stands, the concept of God electing those who will be saved (predestination) isn’t controversial. It is a biblical truth (John 6:44, Romans 8:28-30, Ephesians 1:4-5). What is controversial is how and in what manner God chooses those who will be saved.
Sep 26, 2001 · PASTOR MACARTHUR: No, I think it's essentially the same. Predestination simply identifies the point prior to time when God determined that He would elect. In other words, the election is the actual choice. Predestination simply identifies this as something that happened preliminary to time.
Nov 12, 2024 · Predestination refers to God choosing who would inherit eternal life in Glory. Every professing Christian believes in predestination to some degree. The issue is when did it occur? Did predestination happen before the fall or after? Let’s take a look at the doctrine of election!
Feb 23, 2024 · Presbyterians affirm the doctrines of predestination and election, as articulated by John Calvin. They organize their churches around elected bodies known as presbyteries, synods, and general assemblies, with an emphasis on the sovereignty of God and the authority of Scripture.
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Nov 23, 2022 · Answer. Unconditional election is a phrase that is used to summarize what the Bible teaches about the predestination—or the election—of people for salvation. It represents the second letter of the acronym TULIP, which is commonly used to enumerate the five points of Calvinism, also known as the Doctrines of Grace.
