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Election in the Bible: Chosen by God for His Glory

Explore the concept of election in the Bible, focusing on God's choosing of individuals and nations for His purposes. Discover the reasons, responsibilities, and conditions associated with this divine election.

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Election in the Bible: Chosen by God for His Glory

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  1. I Peter 1:1-5 “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied…”

  2. I Peter 1:1-5 “…Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away…”

  3. I Peter 1:1-5 “…reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” “elect according to the foreknowledge of God”

  4. Election The Elect of God What does the Bible say about election?

  5. “By the decree of God, for the manifestation of his glory, some men and angels are predestined unto everlasting life, and others foreordained to everlasting death. These angels and men, thus predestined and foreordained, are particularly and unchangeably designed; and their number is so certain and definite that it cannot be either increased or diminished” (Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter III, vs. 3,4).

  6. I. Election in the Old Testament Abraham. ▪ Genesis 17:1-9 Why Did God Choose Abraham? ▪ Genesis 15:6 ▪ Hebrews 11:8, 19 ▪ James 2:22

  7. I. Election in the Old Testament Israel As A Nation. Exodus 3:1-10 Why were they chosen? ▪ Deuteronomy 7:6-8; 9:4-6 ▪ Ezekiel 18:20,27 ▪ Luke 16:19-31

  8. I. Election in the Old Testament Israel As A Nation. Exodus 3:1-10 What Was The Purpose of This Election?

  9. I. Election in the Old Testament Israel As A Nation. Exodus 3:1-10 Was This Without Condition or Responsibility? ▪ Exodus 20:1-6 ▪ Leviticus 18:2-5, 20:22-24 ▪ Deuteronomy 11:26-28

  10. II. Election in the New Testament Jesus Christ ▪ Isaiah 42:1-4 ▪ I Peter 2: 4 Why Did God Choose Jesus? ▪ Hebrews 5:8,9

  11. II. Election in the New Testament The Church: God's New Nation. ▪ Ephesians 1:3-7 How Does the Text Say God Chose These People?

  12. II. Election in the New Testament The Church: God's New Nation. ▪ Ephesians 1:3-7 What Was The Purpose of This Election? ▪ Acts 2:47

  13. II. Election in the New Testament The Church: New Nation ▪ Ephesians 1:3-7 Is This Election Without Condition or Responsibility? ▪ Hebrews 11:6; 5:9 ▪ Colossians 1:19-23 ▪ II Peter 1:5-10

  14. II Peter 1:10,11 Is Your “Calling and Election” Sure?

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