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What does the term 'unconditional election' mean?

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'Unconditional election' means God chooses individuals for salvation based solely on His will, not their actions or faith.

'Unconditional election' illustrates that God's choice of whom to save is not based on foreseen faith or good works, but purely on His sovereign will and grace. This principle is found in Deuteronomy 7:7-8, where God's decision to love and choose Israel was not due to any deservance on their part but purely out of His love. Consequently, Ephesians 1:4 emphasizes that God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world, underscoring that salvation is a work of divine initiative. This understanding fosters deep trust in God's wisdom and highlights the miraculous nature of grace—salvation is entirely a gift from God.
Scripture References: Deuteronomy 7:7-8, Ephesians 1:4

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Election
Don Fortner · Jun 16, 2012
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