1 Peter 1:2

Elect

Election, Summary:

In both Testaments, the Hebrew and Greek words are rendered "elect," "election," "choose," "chosen." In all cases, they mean, simply, "chosen," or "to choose"; and are used of both human and divine choices.

(1) In the latter use, election is:

(a) corporate, as of the nation of Israel, or the church, (Isaiah 45:4); (Ephesians 1:4) and

(b) individual. (1 Peter 1:2).

(2) Election is according to the foreknowledge of God (1 Peter 1:2) and wholly of grace, apart from human merit. (Romans 9:11); (Romans 11:5); (Romans 11:6).

(3) Election proceeds from the divine volition. (John 15:16).

Election is, therefore:

(1) The sovereign act of God in grace whereby certain are chosen from among mankind for Himself. (John 15:19).

(2) The sovereign act of God whereby certain elect persons are chosen for distinctive service for Him. (Luke 6:13); (Acts 9:15); (1 Corinthians 1:27); (1 Corinthians 1:28).