“ELECTION (Gk. eklog, “choice,” a “picking out”). Bible Meaning. This word in the Scriptures has three distinct applications. (1) To the divine choice of nations or communities for the possession of special” — Merrill F. Unger Copy Share Image
“privileges with reference to the performance of special services. Thus the Jews were “a chosen nation,” “the elect.” Thus also in the NT, bodies of Christian people, or churches, are called “the elect.” (2) To the divine choice of individuals to a particular office or work. Thus Cyrus was elected of God to bring about the rebuilding of the Temple,… — Merrill F. Unger Copy Share
“ELECTION (Gk. eklog, “choice,” a “picking out”). Bible Meaning. This word in the Scriptures has three distinct applications. (1) To the divine choice of… — Merrill F. Unger Copy Share Image
