bible verses about election

Bible Verses About Election: 12

Bible verses about election: 12 Scriptures on ekloge and God's chosen people.

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By Christopher McAllister

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Published September 30, 20265 min readEphesians 1:4-5 (NIV)

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"For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—"

— Ephesians 1:4-5 (NIV)

People who search bible verses about election want Scripture on eklogē and the eklektos — God's choosing — not only the calling list, the providence list, or the salvation list alone. This page is a numbered list of twelve passages with the NIV text and a short note on each. Related lists: Bible verses about calling, Bible verses about providence, Bible verses about salvation, Bible verses about grace, Bible verses about God's love, Bible verses about faith, and Bible verse of the day. Election here means God's gracious choosing of a people in Christ — distinct from calling as summons, providence as governance, or salvation as deliverance alone.

Word study (lead theme). In Greek, "election" / "choosing" is ἐκλογή eklogē (Strong's G1589; Bible Hub G1589) — election, choice, selection. The adjective is ἐκλεκτός eklektos (Strong's G1588; Bible Hub G1588) — chosen, elect, select. Ephesians 1:4 and Romans 9:11 press choosing before works; 1 Peter names a chosen people. Election is God's gracious purpose, not human self-selection.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Ephesians 1 presses that God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless (Bible Hub MHC Ephesians 1; Blue Letter Bible, Matthew Henry on Ephesians 1). On Romans 8 he marks that no charge stands against God's elect (Bible Hub MHC Romans 8; Blue Letter Bible, Matthew Henry on Romans 8). (Calling and salvation lists live on those pages; this list centers eklogē / the elect.)

12 Bible verses about election

  1. Ephesians 1:4-5. "For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—" He chose us in him before the creation of the world. See Bible verses about God's love.

  2. Ephesians 1:11. "In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will," Chosen according to the plan of his will. See Bible verses about providence.

  3. Romans 8:33. "Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies." Those whom God has chosen — God who justifies. See Bible verses about justification.

  4. Romans 9:11. "Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad—in order that God's purpose in election might stand:" God's purpose in election might stand. See Bible verses about grace.

  5. Romans 11:5. "So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace." A remnant chosen by grace. See Bible verses about grace.

  6. 1 Thessalonians 1:4. "For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you," Loved by God — he has chosen you. See Bible verses about God's love.

  7. 2 Thessalonians 2:13. "But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you as firstfruits to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth." God chose you as firstfruits to be saved. See Bible verses about salvation.

  8. 1 Peter 1:1-2. "Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God's elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance." God's elect — chosen according to the foreknowledge of God. See Bible verses about the Holy Spirit.

  9. Deuteronomy 7:6. "For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession." Chosen out of all the peoples — his treasured possession. See Bible verses about holiness.

  10. Colossians 3:12. "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." As God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved. See Bible verses about faith.

  11. Acts 13:48. "When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed." All who were appointed for eternal life believed. See Bible verses about eternal life.

  12. 2 Timothy 2:10. "Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory." For the sake of the elect — salvation in Christ Jesus. See Bible verses about salvation.

How to use these verses

Pick one verse when you need election — not twelve as a grind. If you need choosing before the world, start with Ephesians 1:4-5. If you need purpose in election, open Romans 9:11. If you need a chosen people identity, open Deuteronomy 7:6. For calling as summons, open Bible verses about calling. For providence as governance, open Bible verses about providence. For deliverance, open Bible verses about salvation. For a daily verse, open Bible verse of the day.

Questions people ask

What is a good Bible verse about election?

Ephesians 1:4-5 (chose us before the creation of the world), Romans 9:11 (God's purpose in election), and Deuteronomy 7:6 (a chosen people) are clear starting places.

How do Bible verses about election differ from calling, providence, or salvation?

The calling page centers the summons to follow. The providence page centers God's governance of events. The salvation page centers deliverance. An election page centers eklogē / eklektos — God's gracious choosing — then cross-links calling, providence, and salvation. See Bible verses about calling.

What do eklogē and eklektos mean?

Greek eklogē (G1589) means election or choice. Greek eklektos (G1588) means chosen or elect. Together they name God's gracious selection of a people in Christ.

Does election cancel human responsibility?

The same New Testament that names the elect also calls for faith, obedience, and endurance. Election is comfort for the loved of God, not an excuse to refuse the call. See Bible verses about faith.

Where can I read more about calling, grace, and salvation?

Start with Bible verses about calling, then Bible verses about grace, Bible verses about salvation, and Bible verses about God's love.

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