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Abundant Life in the Son: A Study of Salvation

the ransom for their deliverance? The answer is because of God’s great
love for the world. God’s love is incomprehensible, and we can do no
better than worship where we cannot understand this infinite love,
mercy, and grace.

Election

Taken together, election and foreordination tell us much about the
purpose of God for the lives of men and women. Anything that reaches
into the past very far has a certain air of mystery about it. This is
especially true when the subject deals with decisions of God in eternity.
But the subject of God’s will for people who respond to Him is not
surrounded by mystery. Rather, it speaks to us of comfort, security,
fellowship, and eternal inheritance. As we consider the actions of our
Heavenly Father described by the words election and foreordination, we
will see the gracious provision He has made for those who accept His
offer of salvation.

The Meaning of Election

In relation to salvation, election is the act of God’s grace by which He
chose in Christ Jesus for salvation all those whom He knew in advance
would accept Him and continue in their faith in Him. The following table
helps explain this concept:
Table 5.1—Election

Humanity’s Responsibility

1. Our acceptance of Christ’s sacrifice.
2. Our continued faith in Christ.
God’s Choice

1. Election is an act of God’s grace by
which He chose for His own those who
accepted His offer of salvation in Christ.
2. Because God has foreknowledge, He
knew in advance who would accept His
offer and continue in faith.

God has graciously offered salvation to all people in Christ Jesus. You
should note that there is also a conditional part for people: accepting

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