The doctrine of election is substantiated through various Scripture passages, including Ephesians 1:4-5 and Romans 8:28-30, which illustrate God's sovereign choice.
The doctrine of election asserts that God, in His sovereign will, chose certain individuals for salvation before the foundation of the world. Ephesians 1:4-5 states that God chose us in Christ to be holy and blameless, and that this choosing is according to His purpose and grace. Additionally, Romans 8:28-30 outlines the golden chain of redemption, linking God's foreknowledge, predestination, calling, justification, and glorification. These Scriptures collectively affirm that election is not based on human merit or foresight but solely on God's sovereign initiative and purpose, offering profound assurance to believers of their security in Christ.
Scripture References:
Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 8:28-30, John 17:6, Romans 8:29-30, Ephesians 1:3-4, Titus 1:1, Matthew 15, Luke 7, Acts 9:15, Romans 9:15-16, Ephesians 1:4, 1 Thessalonians 1:4, 2 Peter 1:10, 2 Timothy 1:9, Romans 9:13, Revelation 21, Romans 9:16, Psalm 33:12, Romans 16:26, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, Romans 8:30, Romans 9:6-16, John 6:37, John 15:16, 1 Timothy 1:9, Acts 4:12
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