I have argued that Scripture uses the language of divine election to speak of God’s unique relationship to his people.  They were on his heart and mind from eternity past and he has sought them out and saved them by his power.  The language of election and God’s choice stresses God’s initiative in salvation. This […]

*Originally given at Midtown Christian Community, June 10, 2006 Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and […]

Chosen in Christ If we want to think rightly about divine election, it is crucial to have the proper starting point.  When Paul utilizes election language, he begins with believers being in Christ.  This reality is prior to Paul’s celebrating their identity as those upon whom God set his love from eternity past.  Theologically, being […]