Election

Of Christ, as Messiah — Isa 42:1; 1Pe 2:6.

Of good angels — 1Ti 5:21.

Of Israel — De 7:6; Isa 45:5.

Of ministers — Lu 6:13; Ac 9:15.

Of churches — 1Pe 5:13.

Of saints, is

Of God. — 1Th 1:4; Tit 1:1.

By Christ. — Joh 13:18; 15:16.

In Christ. — Eph 1:4.

Personal. — Mt 20:16; Joh 6:44; Ac 22:14; 2Jo 1:13.

According to the purpose of God. — Ro 9:11; Eph 1:11.

According to the foreknowledge of God. — Ro 8:29; 1Pe 1:2.

Eternal. — Eph 1:4.

Sovereign. — Ro 9:15,16; 1Co 1:27; Eph 1:11.

Irrespective of merit. — Ro 9:11.

Of grace. — Ro 11:5.

Recorded in heaven. — Lu 10:20.

For the glory of God. — Eph 1:6.

Through faith. — 2Th 2:13.

Through sanctification of the Spirit. — 1Pe 1:2.

To adoption. — Eph 1:5.

To salvation. — 2Th 2:13.

To conformity with Christ. — Ro 8:29.

To good works. — Eph 2:10.

To spiritual warfare. — 2Ti 2:4.

To eternal glory. — Ro 9:23.

Ensures to saints

Effectual calling. — Ro 8:30.

Divine teaching. — Joh 17:6.

Belief in Christ. — Ac 13:48.

Acceptance with God. — Ro 11:7.

Protection. — Mr 13:20.

Vindication of their wrongs. — Lu 18:7.

Working of all things for good. — Ro 8:28.

Blessedness. — Ps 33:12; 65:4.

The inheritance. — Isa 65:9; 1Pe 1:4,5.

Should lead to cultivation of graces — Col 3:12.

Should be evidenced by diligence — 2Pe 1:10.

Saints may have assurance of — 1Th 1:4.

Exemplified

Isaac. — Ge 21:12.

Abram. — Ne 9:7.

Zerubbabel. — Hag 2:23.

Apostles. — Joh 13:18; 15:19.

Jacob. — Ro 9:12,13.

Rufus. — Ro 16:13.

Paul. — Ga 1:15.