Table of Contents
Election
1. Of Christ, as Messiah. Isa 42:1; 1Pe 2:6.
2. Of good angels. 1Ti 5:21.
3. Of Israel. De 7:6; Isa 45:5.
4. Of ministers. Lu 6:13; Ac 9:15.
5. Of churches. 1Pe 5:13.
6. Of saints, is
b. By Christ. Joh 13:18; 15:16.
c. In Christ. Eph 1:4.
d. Personal. Mt 20:16; Joh 6:44; Ac 22:14; 2Jo 1:13.
e. According to the purpose of God. Ro 9:11; Eph 1:11.
f. According to the foreknowledge of God. Ro 8:29; 1Pe 1:2.
g. Eternal. Eph 1:4.
h. Sovereign. Ro 9:15,16; 1Co 1:27; Eph 1:11.
i. Irrespective of merit. Ro 9:11.
j. Of grace. Ro 11:5.
k. Recorded in heaven. Lu 10:20.
l. For the glory of God. Eph 1:6.
m. Through faith. 2Th 2:13.
n. Through sanctification of the Spirit. 1Pe 1:2.
o. To adoption. Eph 1:5.
p. To salvation. 2Th 2:13.
q. To conformity with Christ. Ro 8:29.
r. To good works. Eph 2:10.
s. To spiritual warfare. 2Ti 2:4.
t. To eternal glory. Ro 9:23.
7. Ensures to saints
a. Effectual calling. Ro 8:30.
b. Divine teaching. Joh 17:6.
c. Belief in Christ. Ac 13:48.
d. Acceptance with God. Ro 11:7.
e. Protection. Mr 13:20.
f. Vindication of their wrongs. Lu 18:7.
g. Working of all things for good. Ro 8:28.
h. Blessedness. Ps 33:12; 65:4.
i. The inheritance. Isa 65:9; 1Pe 1:4,5.
8. Should lead to cultivation of graces. Col 3:12.
9. Should be evidenced by diligence. 2Pe 1:10.
10. Saints may have assurance of. 1Th 1:4.
11. Exemplified
a. Isaac. Ge 21:12.
b. Abram. Ne 9:7.
c. Zerubbabel. Hag 2:23.
d. Apostles. Joh 13:18; 15:19.
f. Rufus. Ro 16:13.
g. Paul. Ga 1:15.