Unconditional Election

"Because of humanity's total depravity, God of necessity, in eternity past, chose certain people to be saved. There was nothing inherently better or different about the chosen people which caused God to choose them. God was totally free in His decision to show grace and mercy to some sinners who deserved nothing but His wrath. This is, in essence, the doctrine of Unconditional Election.

The basis of God's election is a mystery only known to God. We may not understand how it can be that He is able to elect some while passing by others. But rest assured, everything that God has decided to do is perfect and righteous because He makes no mistakes. Some say that this paints a picture of a God that is capricious and unjust. But this view overlooks the fact that if all humanity received what is just from God, then all would be condemned to eternal death in hell. God is under no obligation to save anyone. His shows mercy by choosing to save some condemned to death.

Election is a free and gracious gift of the Lord. A person is saved only because God chose that person to be His child. You are born again to newness of life, not according to your will, but according to God's will. Your heart should be overflowing with humility, praise, and thanksgiving to God for your salvation. Not even in the least bit can you claim any credit for your salvation. Apart from the elective and regenerative intervention of God, salvation would be impossible. We would be justly and eternally condemned for our sins."

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