With regard to the gospel they are enemies, but with regard to the election they are beloved for the sake of the fathers. Truth to Learn The descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are God’s beloved people whom He will rescue one day. Behind the Words The word translated,...
Romans 11:5 – The Chosen Remnant
Even so then, at this present time there is a remnant according to the election of grace. Truth to Learn We are the remnant, chosen to be God’s children, by His grace alone. Behind the Words The word translated “election” is the Greek word eklogē. This is a compound...
Romans 9:11 – God Says Election
(for they not yet being born, nor having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works but of Him who calls), Truth to Learn The important thing is God’s choice, not our works. Behind the Words “Not yet” is...
2 Peter 1:10 – Secure Salvation
Therefore, my brothers, instead be all the more diligent to make your calling and election firm. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, Truth to Learn If you are truly saved, then you are completely saved, forever! Behind the Words “Therefore” is translated from dio, which...
1 Thessalonians 1:4 – Chosen and Loved
knowing, beloved brethren, your election by God. Truth to Learn All Christians are chosen by and loved by God. Behind the Words The word “knowing” is from the Greek verb oida, which means “to see with perception,” that is, “to be aware of.” It is expressed here as a...
1 Thessalonians 1:4 – Chosen and Loved
knowing, beloved brethren, your election by God. Truth to Learn All Christians are chosen by and loved by God. Behind the Words The word “knowing” is from the Greek verb oida, which means “to see with perception,” that is, “to be aware of.” It is expressed here as a casual...
Romans 11:29 – Irrevocable Gifts
Romans 11:29 - Irrevocable Gifts For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Truth to Learn God’s choosing is final and unchangeable. Behind the Words “Gifts” is from charisma, which means “a gift of grace” or “an undeserved benefit.” In the New Testament it is used only of...
Romans 11:28 – Not Your Enemies
Romans 11:28 - Not Your Enemies Concerning the gospel they are enemies for your sake, but concerning the election they are beloved for the sake of the fathers. Truth to Learn The descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are God’s beloved people whom He will rescue one day. Behind the...
Romans 11:5 – The Chosen Remnant
Romans 11:5 - The Chosen Remnant Even so then, at this present time there is a remnant according to the election of grace. Truth to Learn We are the remnant, chosen to be God’s children, by His grace alone. Behind the Words The word translated “election” is the Greek word...
Romans 9:11 – God Says Election
Romans 9:11 - God Says Election (for the children not yet being born, nor having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works but of Him who calls), Truth to Learn The important thing is God’s choice, not our works....