Scripture Reading:
I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live. —Deuteronomy 30:19
Definitions:
Election: The act of God’s choosing or selecting. It is tied to God’s grace and foreknowledge, not favoritism or force.
Free Will: The God-given ability of humans to make choices. In the context of salvation, it refers to the capacity to respond to God’s call—either by accepting or rejecting His offer of grace.
Summary:
God’s sovereign grace works in conjunction with man’s responsibility and freedom to choose. God predestined His plan of salvation through the death of Jesus Christ, a plan designed to reach all people. He calls, inviting us to respond.
I. Sovereignty of God
A. Isaiah 46:9–10 God’s counsel shall stand.
B. Daniel 4:35 God does according to his will.
II. Universal Call to Salvation
A. John 3:16-17 God so loved the world.
B. 1 Timothy 2:4 God wills all to be saved.
C. 2 Peter 3:9 Not willing that any should perish.
D. Matthew 11:28 Come unto me.
E. Revelation 22:17 Whosoever will may come.
III. Christ Died for All
A. 1 Timothy 2:6 Gave Himself a ransom for all.
B. 1 John 2:2 Propitiation for the whole world.
C. Hebrews 2:9 Tasted death for every man.
D. 2 Corinthians 5:15 He died for all.
E. John 1:29 Lamb takes away sin of the world.
IV. Salvation by Grace Through Faith
A. Ephesians 2:8–9 Saved by grace, now work.
B. Titus 2:11–12 Grace hath appeared to all men.
C. Romans 3:24 Justified freely by his grace.
D. Acts 15:11 Saved by Jesus’ grace.
V. Free Will and Personal Choice
A. Deuteronomy 30:19 Choose life and live.
B. Joshua 24:15 Choose whom you will serve.
C. Hebrews 3:15 Harden not your hearts.
D. Romans 6:16 You choose whom to obey.
E. 2 Peter 1:10 Make your calling and election sure.
VI. Receiving or Resisting Grace
A. Revelation 3:20 If any man hear and open.
B. 2 Corinthians 6:1 Receive not grace in vain.
C. Matthew 23:37 I would… ye would not.
D. Acts 7:51 You resist the Holy Ghost.
E. Hebrews 5:9 Salvation to those who obey.
F. Acts 24:25 Felix trembled but delayed.
VII. Election of Grace and Predestination
A. 2 Timothy 1:9 Salvation purposed before the world began.
B. Ephesians 1:4–7 Chosen before foundation of the world.
C. Ephesians 1:10-11 Predestinated according to His purpose.
D. Romans 8:28–30 Foreknown, predestinated, called, justified.
E. Acts 4:12 Salvation in no other.
F. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Chosen from the beginning.
G. 1 Peter 1:2 Elect by God’s knowledge.
H. John 1:11-13 Not by will of man.
I. Romans 11:5-7 Remnant by election of grace.
Conclusion
And the Spirit and the bride say, Come.
And let him that heareth say, Come.
And let him that is athirst come.
And whosoever will,
let him take the water of life freely.
Revelation 22:17
