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Why did God choose Israel to be His people?

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God chose Israel according to His sovereign purpose, not based on their merit or foreseen actions.

God's choice of Israel as His people was a demonstration of His sovereign grace and purpose. As noted in Romans 4, God's selection of Abraham was not due to any expected righteousness or works on his part but purely based on God's own will. This reinforces the doctrine of election, emphasizing that salvation is God's work, foreordained according to His plan, and not a result of human decision. God’s unconditional covenant with Abraham sets the foundation for His promises to Israel. They were chosen to fulfill His redemptive plan, culminating in the coming of the Messiah, illustrating that salvation is entirely by grace, disrupting any notion of human merit in the process.
Scripture References: Romans 4, Ephesians 1:4-5

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