Bible Verses About "What Is the Doctrine of Election"
Election is God's sovereign choice, before the foundation of the world, to save a people for Himself through Jesus Christ.
Election is God's sovereign choice, before the foundation of the world, to save a people for Himself through Jesus Christ.
"According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world... Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself." — Ephesians 1:4-5 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Doctrine of Election?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world... Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself."
"Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth."
"God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth."
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