What Is Wrong With The Doctrine Of Election?

Election is a biblical doctrine and if it wasn't the scriptures would not state this truth. Yet some think that the doctrine of election is unjust and God is to not giving everyone an equal chance to be saved. According to election is our Eternal Salvation in our hands?

If it is then where is the election?... If the purpose and will of God... Will be carried out according to his sovereign will is not the election embraced in his sovereign will?... If not then does sinner man control the sovereign will of Almighty God by his choice or decision or acceptance of that sovereign will.

What if God in his creation created man on the third day... Would not Adam Man as he has always done tried to take credit in the creation?... He takes the credit for his new birth which he has no control over... He will call and I will answer... Question how can you answer the call of God if you are not of the elect?... If you answer the call of God it is because God has prepared your heart of flesh to receive that call... Giving proof you are of the elect!

Your are elect according to the purpose and will of God and nothing else. I rest in the belief that God knows all the children he elected before the foundation of the world and gave to his Son Jesus The Christ to save. I am satisfied that this is the only plan of Eternal Salvation as we are unable to save ourselves... No matter how much we want to believe it's compromise salvation. God did his part by sending his Son Jesus Christ to die upon an old rugged cross... Now if I accept that Salvation then I am saved?

What of the Jews?... Are they also lost worlds without end... They may have been cut off but what were they cut off from?... Were they cut off from the Eternal Salvation of Almighty God or just from the realization the Jesus Christ was their Eternal Salvation also and the Messias that they have waited ages for?... If they were not cut off according to the will and purpose of God how would we Gentiles ever be grafted in?... If these are not also Gods children that Jesus died for reread Romans again... Because it says they were also embraced in the election.

I love the doctrine of Election because it tells me of a Sovereign God who was in control of the Eternal Salvation of his children before Man ever graced this earth... The doctrine of Election is beautiful because it tells us God know and will save ALL his children he purposed to save and none else... Some will say that the doctrine of election is unjust... Is it?... Would not the Sovereign God Of All Glory been justified if seeing the end from the beginning and those thing not yet done... Said I will do all my pleasure!... The Son of God saying... Father they have sinned against you and are not worth it let them all die in their sins... There is no redemption for their like... Did we not ALL deserve a sinners HELL?... GOD FORBID!

Foreknowledge... preceeds election or predestination... followed by effectual calling... justification comes next followed by glorification... And ALL that were given to the Son WILL be glorified and he WILL not lose a one that Father gave him... WHO SHALL LAY ANYTHING TO THE CHARGE OF GOD'S ELECT?... IT IS GOD THAT JUSTIFIETH... WHO IS HE THAT CONDEMNETH? IT IS CHRIST THAT DIED, YEAH RATHER THAT HAS RISEN AGAIN... WHO SHALL SEPARATE US FROM THE LOVE OF CHRIST?... And the list of how we are secured in Jesus Christ forever goes on and on as nothing can separate God's elect from him who died for them not even DEATH!... Now brethren all that being said... What is wrong with the doctrine Election?... Brother Glen

Unconditional Election is the doctrine which states that God chose those whom he was pleased to bring to a knowledge of himself, not based upon any merit shown by the object of his grace and not based upon his looking forward to discover who would "accept" the offer of the gospel. God has elected, based solely upon the counsel of his own will, some for glory and others for damnation (Romans 9:15,21). He has done this act before the foundations of the world (Ephesians 1:4-8).
This doctrine does not rule out, however, man's responsibility to believe in the redeeming work of God the Son (John 3:16-18). Scripture presents a tension between God's sovereignty in salvation, and man's responsibility to believe which it does not try to resolve. Both are true -- to deny man's responsibility is to affirm an unbiblical Hyper-Calvinism; to deny God's sovereignty is to affirm an unbiblical Arminianism.

The elect are saved unto good works (Ephesians 2:10). Thus, though good works will never bridge the cleavage between man and God that was formed in the Fall, good works are a result of God's saving grace. This is what Peter means when he admonishes the Christian reader to make his "calling" and "election" sure (I Peter 2:10). Bearing the fruit of good works is an indication that God has sewn seeds of grace in fertile soil.

It may not be that God gives some and not others that people think is unjust, but the fact that people are brought into a situation they couldn't help, and then trapped in that (whether they "like it"--eg "run from God anyway", or not), rather than so much others or anyone else at all being given a chance.
Rom.9 is not describing election to glory or damnation, as it is discussion the role of Israel as a group, compared with "the elect" (Jews or gentiles in Jesus); as has beed explained many times now.
The tension is in how election and foreknowledge work out in time, with man having a responsibility to choose. There is no need to add this idea of people being "passed over" or shut out, to this, and then claim we can't understand it/the bible doesn't explain why.

ELECTION IS NOT SALVATION

Arminians charge that unconditional election means unconditional salvation, and that we teach that men were actually saved in eternity. Both charges are groundless, for election is not salvation. We were unconditionally elected in eternity to a conditional salvation in time. And when we speak of salvation as being conditional we do not mean that the salvation of the elect is in any way fortuitous or uncertain, but only that certain conditions (repentance and faith) must be fulfilled before they come to possess salvation. A condition is "something that necessarily precedes a result, but does not produce it." In eternity the salvation of the elect was purposed, and the elect are spoken of in the purpose of God as called, justified, and glorified (Rom. 8: 29, 30), but this is simply the language of Him, who in His purpose, "calleth the things that are not, as though they were" (Rom. 4:17). Many passages clearly teach that actual salvation takes place in time. For this we strongly contend. We have no patience whatsoever with the theory that the salvation which takes place in time is only temporal salvation, or salvation as it respects this life.

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~ T. P. Simmons

Below is an article from the Spring 2003 Vol. II Issue I of The Oldline Messenger I emailed Elder Brian Moore for permission to include it here, the link to this and other articles can be found at the end of:

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Check it out sometime when ever you need a break from the C/A carnage.

Here is the article:

Election Harms No One
There is no doubt but that as long as the world stands there will be those who think that the doctrine of election excludes some from eternal life who otherwise would have been saved. This, of course, is not true. Election itself, without the other elements of grace, which attend it, would have saved no one, much less condemned them. Election is not an act of judgment but of mercy. But it is an act of mercy that does not stand alone. It is accompanied with covenant foreknowledge, predestination, divine and effectual calling and justification. And all these elements issue in the final and ultimate glorification of all those who are embraced in God's love.

It would not have been sufficient for God merely to elect His people, but there had to be a procedure effectively executed by which no one would be able to lay anything to their charge. This was accomplished when Christ stood as their substitute, satisfying all the demands that God's holy law held against them, conquering death, hell and the grave, and ascending back to the Father to forever make intercession for them.

The enemies of divine election have described this great truth as "a dangerous doctrine." In answer to this monstrous notion I reply that in the first place I cannot see why an omniscient, all-wise God would have given us a dangerous doctrine in His inspired Volume. And in the second place, election could not be harmful to anyone because it is not a negative act. It is not re-probative but approbative. It is an act of grace toward those who, by nature, were children of wrath even as others, and who in themselves, were equally unlovable with those who are not God's people, and were every whit as desering of hell as thos who were not elected. Notice, the Lord does not say, "I will bestow good upon those who are deserving," but, "I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy" (Exodus 33:19 & Rom. 9:15). Mercy implies a total lack of desert or merit on the part of the one, or ones, upon whom it is bestowed. In fact, in the case of fallen men, they not only do not deserve mercy but they are laden with demerit and vice.

Those who were not elected do not mope around wishing they had been elected. Such a notion is totally without foundation. The doctrine of election holds no appeal whatsoever to those who were not elected. AS we have indicated, all men by nature are antithetical to God, "Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither can be" (Rom. 8:7). They declare by their actions, if not by their words, that they desire not the knowldge of God and His ways, and wish that He would depart from them (See Job 21:14). Neither will they seek after Him (Psalm 10:4). None are interested in spiritual things, except those who have received gracious manifestations of His mercy and blessed tokens of His love into their hearts by the Holy Spirit.

Many of God's people do not understand enough about the doctrine of election to love it or rejoice in it, but thankfully, this will not prevent them from enjoying the eternal benefits of it after this life. Ignorance of this or any other truth will not keep an heir of promise from entering heaven; it just deprives them of the comfort and assurance it would have afforded them in this present life.

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Elder Ralph Harris

I agree with this article.
Bro. Dallas Eaton
Matt. 27.25

I do too... Elder Ralph Harris is a Primitive Baptist from Florida... AMEN!... Now that is Election... Pure and simple!... Thanks for posting that Bro. Dallas!... Brother Glen

When I received the current issue of The Old Line Messenger and read that article by Elder Harris and then read your post, I thought it was a good place to add it.

God Bless
Bro. Dallas

Matt. 27.25

The enemies of divine election have described this great truth as "a dangerous doctrine." In answer to this monstrous notion I reply that in the first place I cannot see why an omniscient, all-wise God would have given us a dangerous doctrine in His inspired Volume. And in the second place, election could not be harmful to anyone because it is not a negative act. It is not re-probative but approbative. It is an act of grace toward those who, by nature, were children of wrath even as others, and who in themselves, were equally unlovable with those who are not God's people, and were every whit as desering of hell as thos who were not elected.

Those who were not elected do not mope around wishing they had been elected. Such a notion is totally without foundation. The doctrine of election holds no appeal whatsoever to those who were not elected.

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It's not election per-se that people are saying is "dangerous" for "shutting people out". Since the word is in the Bible, nobody denies there is any such approbative act.
It's preterition, which is the corollary of such a limited intent election, plus the reasoning used to support it (God charged them with Adam's sin and made it "their own fault" they didn't want Him, so not giving them any chance is quite "just") that people are "enemies" of.
People may not mope that they are not elect* now, but then once they are in Hell, then they could very well wonder what were they supposed to do?
What's "dangerous" is setting up a contradiction involving God's intent, and then claiming this is a "biblical paradox", and trying to shut up all questioning of it by appealing to "God's higher purposes". As I mentioned before, you do not have to draw this conclusion before you realize that the way God works in time is not completely understood by us.

*(but this is not even quite true, because there are many who have heard the doctrine, and fear they are not elect because they have such doubt, and are very troubled as they can do nothing about it!)

[ June 23, 2003, 09:35 AM: Message edited by: Eric B ]

what is wrong with election? NOTHING! yup, it's a positive thing, that solves the problems of a few. it is, however, incomplete to focus only on election and admire the goodness and sovereignty of God with it without looking at the "other side of the coin".

one should also ask, how was it necessary that men went to that point of needing election? how was it that each born child is either elected or condemned since birth? the answer? simple! it's because of the same thing - God's sovereignty! God decided to impute Adam's sin to each one and made each one worthy of condemnation. sovereignty acted equally on both condemning and electing each one regardless of each one's volition. God's goodness, however, exists only in election. it's extreme opposite exists in God condemning each one.

a borh child was born. God imputed him the sin of Adam, but nevertheless elected Him. this is sovereignty on each aspect.

the born child was elected alright. this is God's love. another born child, sovereignly imputed of Adam's sin and made worthy of condemnation, was not elected. by the same logic on how calvinism admire God's graciousness is God's cruelty existing in condemnation.

again, what's wrong with election? well, nothing. but if one looks at the big picture of TULIP, one will see that there really is nothing wrong with looking only at election. otherwise, one will see an equally cruel thing as grace is good from God.

[ June 23, 2003, 11:55 PM: Message edited by: Aki ]

Congratulations to Glen for his opening post making the "perfect quote" for the classic "Calvinist Future Scenario".

Here is the update for your critque.

Pastor Larry
Christ was Arminian? (Page 6) posted April 16, 2003 10:55 AM
You said How can Calvinists speak of Docrtines of Grace when behind the title--God selects the majority for Hell and only saves the relative few? Is this something to shout about?. The biblical response is "Yes, this is something to shout about since the angels in heaven shout over even one." The "relative few" (in your words) are certainly more than one and bring great joy, and great shouting in heaven.

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Yelsew's excellent point about the monster known as Saddam and Pastor Larry’s point about our Joy that God would arbitrarily select US to be saved - deserves a follow up illustration.

When the 5-point-Calvinist finds himself in heaven enjoying the perfect love, unity and selfless concern for others that is not possible here on this sinful earth - and then peeking over the ramparts of heaven - observes his OWN precious sweet daughter who passed the age of accountability as the MANY of Matt 7 -- now writhing in the agony of eternal roasting in hell - he may well run to his sovereign lord with the cry "Oh My Lord, my great God and Savior! Couldn't you have done Something for my precious child??"

And of course the answer will come back that Calvinism so loves to hear - "Why of course I COULD - IF I had Cared to"!

"Hallelujah!" cries out the Calvinist - that IS the Gospel I was proclaiming!! Ahh that blissful eternity with calvinism's God that unfairly saved you but not your precious daughter - and you will be praising through all eternity that YOU were spared though she was not. (For it IS all about You in the end) Blessing the fact that He chose You - that it was "unfair" as you say - but it was graciously unfair IN YOUR favor - just not your precious daughter's. So just enjoy! Enjoy! Unjust Mercy - oh the Calvinist bliss.

You see the problem when the Calvinist model is not allowed the "luxury" of disregarding the fate of the lost - as in the case above?

God who arbitrarily selects out the FEW of Matt 7 and loves THEM alone - and then represents that to Calvinists as "So Loving the World". Oh the pure joy that thought must cause the calvinist mind.

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Here is a direct quote of one of our Calvinist brethren overjoyed on this very point.

http://www.baptistboard.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=35;t=000806
posted June 18, 2003 04:29 PM
Tyndale1946
I love the doctrine of Election because it tells me of a Sovereign God who was in control of the Eternal Salvation of his children before Man ever graced this earth... The doctrine of Election is beautiful because it tells us God know and will save ALL his children he purposed to save and none else... Some will say that the doctrine of election is unjust... Is it?... Would not the Sovereign God Of All Glory been justified if seeing the end from the beginning and those thing not yet done... Said I will do all my pleasure!... The Son of God saying... Father they have sinned against you and are not worth it let them all die in their sins... There is no redemption for their like... Did we not ALL deserve a sinners HELL?... GOD FORBID!

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Notice the “focus” is always on “you” the one that is arbitrarily selected and then justifying the callous disregard of your precious child under the guise of “Well God does not HAVE to care about ANYONE just be glad YOU made it”.
Fascinating!


All well and good for the Cavlinist position - but what about the Arminian view?

And for us Arminians - well we will just have to be content with the fact that God really DOES "So Love the World" not merely the "Few " of Matt 7 - and He is the "Atoning sacrifice for OUR sins and NOT our sins only - but for those of the WHOLE WORLD" 1John 2::2.

We will have to be content in all eternity with the God that DOES Love ALL and died for ALL and "IS not WILLING for any to perish but for ALL to come to Repentance". Somehow that will have to help us enjoy eternity too. I wonder how we will fair by comparison.

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Corrections? Suggestions?


In Christ,

Bob

There's scripture on both sides of this debate. Personally, I'm beginning to believe that both sides are right. In a way not completely understood by us some are elected into salvation and some accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

The fact that God "knows the future" is not an argument in Calvinism's favor since BOTH Arminian and Calvinist argue that one point.

God's saddness over the lost and His expressed desire that they come to salvation "is real".

God "So loved the World that He gave....Really!"

That is the "distinctive" for the Arminian position. And of course, the Calvinist future scenario above - "illustrates" that point.

In Christ,

Bob

Still yet,what God has joined together, let not man put asunder.

What I see in teaching that man is able to choose is a weak God and a strong man.

God desires but is unable to do; man becomes his own maker, his own justifier, deliverer, redeemer, kinsman, and saviour.

Where is Christ?

Let everyman be what he is according to the Grace of God, there is none who can make himself any bit more.

This is what bothers arminians, it is not that they desire the souls of men any more than God, but that they have no choice they cannot stomach.

I believe God is Sovereign in all things. That is what I believe.

Bro. Dallas Eaton
Matt. 26.6-16

Even though I am reformed in the doctrines of salvation, I don't spend much time on this forum because I think arguing in favor of Grace with those who don't believe it is kind of contradictory for the "calvinist."

However one feels about and interprets the doctrines, there are a lot of scriptures to be dealt with. Here are some. I am not going to argue about this. Just deal with the passages. (And this is only one aspect of the whole topic...)

Election/Predestination Notes

Words Associated With Predestination and election
Boule, which means counsel or purpose—Acts 2:23, Acts 4:28, Acts 20:27, Eph 1:11 Heb 6:17,

thelema—which means will or pleasure. Eph 1:5 Eph 1:9 Eph 1:11

Thelesis—which means will Heb 2:4

boulomai—which means “to will” or “to intend” or “to determine” Heb 6:17, James 1:18,

Thelo—to choose to do or to will Rom 9:18, Rom 9:22 , Col 1:27

Eudokia—wish, purpose, desire, good pleasure, will Mat 11:26, Eph 1:5, Eph 1:9

eudokeo—to think well of, i.e. approve, to take pleasure, be willing. Gal 1:15, Col 1:19

protasso—to pre-arrange, i.e. prescribe, appoint before. Acts 17:26

prothesis—a setting forth, a purpose.—Rom 8:28 Eph 1:11 2 Tim 1:9 Eph 3:11

protoimazo—to set up in advance, to ordain before, to prepare afore—Rom 9:23, Eph 2:10

procheirizo—to. proclaim in advance—Acts 22:14

Procheirotoneo— to elect in advance:--choose before—Acts 10:41

Horizo—to mark out as in "horizon", to appoint, decree, specify:--declare, determine, limit, ordain—Luke 22:22 , Acts 2:23

tasso—to arrange in an orderly manner, i.e. assign or dispose (to a certain position or lot):--appoint, determine, ordain, set.
Acts 13:48, Acts 22:10, Rom 13:1,

Proorizo—to limit in advance, to predetermine:--determine before, ordain, predestinate—Acts 4:28, Rom 8:29-30, 1 Cor 2:7, Eph 1:5, Eph 1:11

Proginosko—to know before—Acts 2:23, Acts 26:5, Rom 8:29, Rom 11:2, 1 Pet 1:2, 1 Pet 1:20

Other instances in both testaments of Chosen, elect, etc.
Deu 7:6, Deu 14:2 , Deu 18:5, Deu 21:5, 1 Sam 10:24, 1 Sam 16:8-10, 1 Ki 3:8, 1 Ki 8:16, 1 Ki 8:44, 1 Ki 8:48
1 Ki 11:13, 1 Ki 11:32, 1 Ki 11:36, 1 Ki 12:21, 1 Ki 14:21, 2 Ki 21:7, 2 Ki 23:27, 1 Chr 15:2, 1 Chr 16:13, 1 Chr 28:4-6,
1 Chr 28:10, 1 Chr 29:1, 2 Chr 6:5-6, Psa 33:12, Psa 89:3 Psa 89:19 Psa 105:6 Psa 119:30, Psa 119:173, Psa 132:13, Psa 135:4, Isa 41:8-9, Isa 42:1 , Isa 43:10 , Isa 43:20, Isa 44:1-2, Isa 49:7, Isa 65:9, Isa 65:15, Isa 65:22 , Mat 12:18, Mat 20:16, Mat 22:14, Mat 24:22, Mat 24:24, Mat 24:31, Mark 13:20, Mark 13:22, Mark 13:27, Luke 6:13 , Luke 18:7, Luke 23:35, John 6:70, John 13:18, John 15:16, John 15:19, Acts 1:2, Acts 9:15, Acts 13:17, Acts 15:7, Acts 22:14, Rom 8:33, Rom 9:11 , Rom 11:5, Rom 11:7, Rom 11:28 , Rom 16:13, 1 Cor 1:27-28, Eph 1:4, Col 3:12, 1 Th 1:4, 1 Tim 5:21 , 2 Tim 2:10, Titus 1:1 , 1 Pet 1:2, 1 Pet 2:4, 1 Pet 2:6, 1 Pet 2:9, 1 Pet 5:13, 2 Pet 1:10, 2 John 1:1 , 2 John 1:13, Rev 17:14

Names Written Down—Phil 4:3, Rev 3:5, Rev 13:8, Rev 17:8, Rev 20:15, Rev 21:27
Psa 56:8 Psa 139:16

Frogman,

What I see in teaching that man is able to choose is a weak God and a strong man.

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You know, there is a saying that if you love some one, set them free. If they come back they always were yours, if they do not come back they never were yours. But you'll never know unless you risk losing them. God desires that none should perish, but rather than keep us close to him, he sets man free to choose, gives us the way back to him, then leaves it up to us. If we are His, we come back. If we are not his we keep on going.

God desires but is unable to do; man becomes his own maker, his own justifier, deliverer, redeemer, kinsman, and saviour.

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God desires, even encourages man, is fully capable of doing his will with man. Jesus's justifies, delivers, redeems, is by our adoption, our brother, and He most definately is our savior, but not unless we want Him to be.

Where is Christ?

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On this day in man's time, He is at the right hand of the Father waiting for the Father to make His enemies his foot stool. By the power of the Holy Spirit, he is in the believer's heart preparing the heart for eternity.

Let everyman be what he is according to the Grace of God, there is none who can make himself any bit more.

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That is not entirely true, because God gave man the ability to change by choosing.

This is what bothers arminians, it is not that they desire the souls of men any more than God, but that they have no choice they cannot stomach.

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It is not as you say that Arminians "desire" choice, it is that all men have choice, an existing condition.

I believe God is Sovereign in all things. That is what I believe.

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True Christians hold this to be true!

[ June 29, 2003, 04:33 PM: Message edited by: Yelsew ]

Thanks Major B and Yelsew,

Yelsew, in some things I rejoice because I can agree with you.

Major B, I have studied the instances you provide, unfortunately I have not studied it in the depth which you outline, but I thank you for the time you have given in providing that outline.

God Bless
Bro. Dallas Eaton
Matt. 26.6-16

Dallas,

I keep this as a fold-out in the back of my daily planner, along with similar sheets on the Trinity and other doctrines. Handy to have sometimes.

BTW, were you a SEAL or a Navy diver?

See my poll, you might be interested in it.

Originally posted by tyndale1946:
Election is a biblical doctrine and if it wasn't the scriptures would not state this truth. Yet some think that the doctrine of election is unjust and God is to not giving everyone an equal chance to be saved. According to election is our Eternal Salvation in our hands?

If it is then where is the election?... If the purpose and will of God... Will be carried out according to his sovereign will is not the election embraced in his sovereign will?... If not then does sinner man control the sovereign will of Almighty God by his choice or decision or acceptance of that sovereign will.

What if God in his creation created man on the third day... Would not Adam Man as he has always done tried to take credit in the creation?... He takes the credit for his new birth which he has no control over... He will call and I will answer... Question how can you answer the call of God if you are not of the elect?... If you answer the call of God it is because God has prepared your heart of flesh to receive that call... Giving proof you are of the elect!

Your are elect according to the purpose and will of God and nothing else. I rest in the belief that God knows all the children he elected before the foundation of the world and gave to his Son Jesus The Christ to save. I am satisfied that this is the only plan of Eternal Salvation as we are unable to save ourselves... No matter how much we want to believe it's compromise salvation. God did his part by sending his Son Jesus Christ to die upon an old rugged cross... Now if I accept that Salvation then I am saved?

What of the Jews?... Are they also lost worlds without end... They may have been cut off but what were they cut off from?... Were they cut off from the Eternal Salvation of Almighty God or just from the realization the Jesus Christ was their Eternal Salvation also and the Messias that they have waited ages for?... If they were not cut off according to the will and purpose of God how would we Gentiles ever be grafted in?... If these are not also Gods children that Jesus died for reread Romans again... Because it says they were also embraced in the election.

I love the doctrine of Election because it tells me of a Sovereign God who was in control of the Eternal Salvation of his children before Man ever graced this earth... The doctrine of Election is beautiful because it tells us God know and will save ALL his children he purposed to save and none else... Some will say that the doctrine of election is unjust... Is it?... Would not the Sovereign God Of All Glory been justified if seeing the end from the beginning and those thing not yet done... Said I will do all my pleasure!... The Son of God saying... Father they have sinned against you and are not worth it let them all die in their sins... There is no redemption for their like... Did we not ALL deserve a sinners HELL?... GOD FORBID!

Foreknowledge... preceeds election or predestination... followed by effectual calling... justification comes next followed by glorification... And ALL that were given to the Son WILL be glorified and he WILL not lose a one that Father gave him... WHO SHALL LAY ANYTHING TO THE CHARGE OF GOD'S ELECT?... IT IS GOD THAT JUSTIFIETH... WHO IS HE THAT CONDEMNETH? IT IS CHRIST THAT DIED, YEAH RATHER THAT HAS RISEN AGAIN... WHO SHALL SEPARATE US FROM THE LOVE OF CHRIST?... And the list of how we are secured in Jesus Christ forever goes on and on as nothing can separate God's elect from him who died for them not even DEATH!... Now brethren all that being said... What is wrong with the doctrine Election?... Brother Glen

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11 (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth
12 It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.
13 As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.
15 For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.
16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
17 For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
18 Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.
19 Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?
20 Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?
21 Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?
22 What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction:
23 And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory,
24 Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?
25 As he saith also in Osee, I will call them my people, which were not my people; and her beloved, which was not beloved.
26 And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living God.
27 Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved:

Election is a biblical doctrine and if it wasn't the scriptures would not state this truth. Yet some think that the doctrine of election is unjust and God is to not giving everyone an equal chance to be saved. According to election is our Eternal Salvation in our hands?

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Graceforever, The doctrine of election may be a biblical doctrine and I don't think anyone who reads the bible can deny that. But what is questionable is the definition of "the Elect". There are several definitions given in Scripture, and not one of them definitive enough to make the doctrine a sure thing.

On the other hand, the Doctrine of Salvation is definitive in that Salvation is available to ALL who believe in Jesus, even on His Name. Scriptures make it clear that Faith alone is what saves one from the Second death, hence, Salvation. Scriptures clearly indicate that Each and ALL of mankind will be individually judged and those with faith in God are spared from the Lake of Fire, while those who do not have faith in God are cast into the Lake of Fire.

The Doctrine of Election, while it may be supported in scripture is not definitive, while the Doctrine of Salvation is most definitive and ALL inclusive.

well said, Yelsew

we may have radically different views in many aspects of salvation, but in your last post i see a good response.