1Pe 1:2 | Scofield | STEP | 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 ; and (b) individual (2) Election is according to the foreknowledge of God and wholly of grace, apart from human merit ; ; . (3) Election proceeds from the divine volition . Election is, therefore: (1) The sovereign act of God in grace whereby certain are chosen from among mankind for Himself. . (2) The sovereign act of God whereby certain elect persons are chosen for distinctive service for Him. ; ;

‏ 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; 11:5,6.
(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 1:27,28