3.12 Biblical Election                               

 

1. What does the apostle Peter admonish us to do?
2 Peter 1:10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

 

2. Which admonition that Christ gives teaches this same truth?
Revelation 3:11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

 

3. On what condition is the crown of life promised?
Revelation 2:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

 

4. In whom, and from when, have we been chosen unto holiness and salvation?
Ephesians 1:4 According as He hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love:

 

5. What is the character of those who were thus chosen before the foundation of the world?
Ephesians 1:4 According as He hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love:

 

6. To what did God predestinated those who acquire this character?
Ephesians 1:5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will,

 

7. To what has God called us?
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.

 

8. To what has He predestinated (chosen) us?
Ephesians 1:11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of Him who worketh all things after the counsel of His own will:

 

9. How many does God desire to be saved?
1 Timothy 2:4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

 

10. Upon what condition is salvation offered?
Acts 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

 

11. How long must this faith be exercised to finally obtain salvation?
Matthew 24:13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
James 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love Him.

 

12. What Scripture is sometimes cited as evidence that God is self-willed in His dealings with men?
Romans 9:18 Therefore hath He mercy on whom He will have mercy, and whom He will He hardeneth.

 

13. But what other Scripture shows whom God wills to be merciful, on and whom otherwise?
Psalms 18:25-26
25 With the merciful Thou wilt shew Thyself merciful; with an upright man Thou wilt shew Thyself upright;
26 With the pure Thou wilt shew Thyself pure; and with the froward Thou wilt shew Thyself froward.
Isaiah 55:7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and He will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.

14. What is necessary on the part of men to be saved?
Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
John 7:17 If any man will do His will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
Acts 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let everyone who hears say, "Come!" And let everyone who is thirsty come; and let everyone who wishes take the water of life freely.

 

15. In what fact may every believer rejoice?
Luke 10:20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

 

16. Whose names are to be retained in the book of life?
Revelation 3:5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before My Father, and before His angels.