Doctrine of ELECTION - let's finally sort this one out!

[expatCA]

Originally Posted by ShanaBrown

I believe that the elect are foreknown and chosen by God to be the firstfruits of His harvest. They are the body of Christ, the Sons of God and they are chosen to be of benefit to the rest of mankind through Jesus Christ. God bless and peace.

Foreknown as a group, but not as individuals. Individuals can reject the calling, as Jesus clearly showed.

God indicated His will included a group, after the fall of Adam, to fix things with His Son. WHO that group is made up of individually (by name) was not determined.

[Heartsong]

Originally Posted by ShanaBrown

I believe that the elect are foreknown and chosen by God to be the firstfruits of His harvest. They are the body of Christ, the Sons of God and they are chosen to be of benefit to the rest of mankind through Jesus Christ. God bless and peace.

Hi Shana - nice to see you. I agree with your perspective on this matter.

[ShanaBrown]

Hi Heartsong, thank you, It is good to see you again also

Foreknown as a group, but not as individuals. Individuals can reject
the calling, as Jesus clearly showed.

God indicated His will included
a group, after the fall of Adam, to fix things with His Son. WHO that
group is made up of individually (by name) was not determined.

Hi, I believe that God who foreknows as a group also foreknows individually, as He knows all things. Yes, I agree that individuals can reject the calling, but God ultimately knows who will reject or accept, as He knows all things. God bless and peace.