The Doctrine of Election - Part 1

Flashcards based on the lecture discussing the doctrine of election, its definition, significance, and historical theological perspectives.

Election

A term derived from the Greek 'eclectus', meaning to select or to choose.

Predestination

A doctrine related to election, concerning God's predetermined plan for salvation.

Good News

The perspective that the doctrine of election can be seen positively, emphasizing God's grace and mercy.

Karl Barth

A 20th-century theologian who stated that the doctrine of election is the sum of the gospel.

John Calvin

A theologian known for his views on election, emphasizing that understanding election illuminates God's grace.

Abraham

The figure in the Old Testament through whom the concept of election begins to be explored.

Election of Israel

The culmination of the doctrine of election in the Old Testament, focusing on how God chose the people of Israel.