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What does the Bible say about God's election of mercy?

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The Bible teaches that God elects some for salvation based on His mercy, not human will or effort.

The doctrine of election is clearly articulated in Romans 9, where Paul explains that God's sovereign choice determines who will receive mercy and salvation. He emphasizes that it is not based on human effort or lineage, as in the case of Jacob and Esau, but solely on God's will and purpose. Paul states that not all Israelites are true children of God, but only those who are children of the promise. This election underscores God's sovereignty and mercy in salvation, revealing that it is God's initiative, not man's choices, that brings about redemption. Scripture shows that God chose a remnant from Israel, illustrating that His grace is selective and not arbitrary, highlighting divine love and wisdom in the process of salvation.
Scripture References: Romans 9:11-18

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