All it takes is just reading the Bible to see that God choose people, not just Israel or the church.

Abraham in Genesis – God chose him and spoke to him.  Abraham did nothing to deserve his calling.  Abraham was chosen.

Nehemiah 9:7 (ESV) You are the Lord, the God who chose Abram and brought him out …

Matthew 22:14 (ESV) For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Romans 11:5-6 (ESV)
5 So too at the present time there is a remnant, chosen by grace.
6 But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace.

Mark 13:20 (ESV) And …

Among the most hotly contested and persistent debates in the history of the confessing church, the doctrine of election is perhaps the greatest of all. The question goes like this: Does God choose sinners to be saved and then provide for their salvation? Or, Does God provide the way of salvation that sinners must choose …

Things That Accompany Salvation

September 20, 1857

by C. H. SPURGEON

… Before Salvation came into this world, Election marched in the very forefront, and it had for its work the billeting of Salvation. Election went through the world and marked the houses to …

Just what are you entitled to from God?

Everyone deserves to die for all have sinned.

Romans 3:23 … for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, ESV

Who does not fit in this description of sinners?

Romans 1:29-32
29 They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice. They are full of …

Do you have any thoughts about the discussion going on with the post:
Universal Atonement – Don Fortner
from back in October.

What was it that helped you understand Election and Universal Atonement, if you do?
If you don’t believe in Election and Universal Atonement, why not?

The audio is rough due to extra noise but still very interesting.

HT: Be Bereans
Here is the sermon Election Pure and Simple for download.
Here is the transcript for Election Pure and Simple