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What does it mean to be one of the elect?

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Being one of the elect means being chosen by God for salvation and having a personal relationship with Christ.

To be one of the elect signifies that an individual has been chosen by God from before the foundation of the world for salvation. This election entails not just a legal standing before God but a personal relationship with Christ, expressed through faith and belief. In John 10:29, Jesus reassures that those given to Him by the Father cannot be plucked from His hand, indicating the security and permanence of their salvation. Additionally, this relationship is characterized by the elect knowing God and being known by Him, as expressed in John 17:3, which states that eternal life is knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ whom He sent. Hence, to be among the elect is to be part of a divine purpose and plan secured by God's grace.
Scripture References: John 10:29, John 17:3, 2 Timothy 2:10, Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 8:33, Romans 8:30

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Todd Nibert · May 24, 2009
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