BBST 354 The Doctrine of Election - Part 6

This set of flashcards summarizes key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture on the Calvinist perspective of election.

Unconditional Election

A Calvinist view that states there are no prior conditions humanity must meet to be chosen by God.

Divine Sovereignty

The concept that God has the absolute freedom to act according to His will, without limitations imposed by humans.

Corporate Election

The idea that God chooses groups of people as a whole for His purpose, while still considering individual selections within those groups.

Individual Election

The belief that God specifically selects individual persons for salvation and service.

Grace

Unmerited favor from God, as stated in Ephesians 2:8-9, where salvation is described as a gift from God.

Predestination

The doctrine that God has eternally chosen those whom he will bring to himself.

Foreknowledge

A term used to describe God's knowledge of those He will choose based on His love, rather than human actions.

Ephesians 1

A biblical passage used to support the Calvinist perspective on election, stating individuals are chosen in Christ before the creation of the world.

Romans 8

A scriptural basis for the comfort of individual believers concerning their predestination and God's love.

Romans 9

A key passage that emphasizes God's freedom to choose individuals based on His will, not human actions.