Eschatology 9

Election

Refers to God’s choice of whom to save or not, closely related to predestination.

Limited election

The view that only some will be saved, based on the necessity of a direct relationship with Christ for salvation.

Unlimited election

The belief that God wills for all to be saved, even though only some will ultimately be.

Universal election

The belief that God will save all individuals, reconciling every person to himself by whatever means.

Predestination

The doctrine that concerns whether one is destined to be saved or damned from before eternity.

Double-predestination

The theological view that God has predestined some to be saved and others to be damned.

David Bentley Hart

A contemporary Orthodox theologian who affirms the concept of universal salvation.

Karl Barth

A theologian known for his nuanced views on limited, unlimited, and universal election throughout his writings.

Mark 13:27

Biblical passage referencing God's election of the saved from across the earth.

1 Timothy 2:3-6

Passage emphasizing God's desire for everyone to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.

1 Corinthians 15:24, 28

Passage discussing the eventual reconciliation of all things to God.

Church Dogmatics

Karl Barth's key theological work where he discusses various views of election.