Praise God for Election

Praise God for Election (Ephesians 1:4) 

Introduction: 

Ps 24:1; 50:10–12 

“every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places…” (Ephesians 1:3) 

James 1:17; Acts 14:16–17 

“…He chose us…” (Ephesians 1:4) [ἐκλέγομαι [ek-leg-o-mai] = to choose]

The Biblical Doctrine of Election (Ephesians 1:4) 

1) National Election: 

Deuteronomy 7:6–8 

Psalm 14:1–3 

Ezekiel 36:22–28 

Romans 9:1–8

2) Vocational Election: 

Number 16:4–7 

1 Samuel 16:6–10 

Jeremiah1:5, 9–10 

Galatians 1:13–16 

A special case…the Servant of Yahweh… 

Isaiah 42:1; 42:5–7; 49:6 

Acts 2:23 

3) Salvational Election: 

Genesis 15:5–6; 19:17–19 

Psalm 14:2–3 

John 6:44, 64–65; 10:14–15 

Acts 13:48 

1 Corinthians 1:27–29 

“according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace…” (Ephesians 1:5b–6a) 

John 10:27–29 

1 Corinthians 1:21