SCARY NEWS: God Chooses Some People For HELL...Or DOES He?
Dr. Michael S. Heiser・5 minutes read
The concept of election is often misunderstood as God choosing who will be saved, rooted in the Old Testament's idea of God choosing Israel over other nations, However, being chosen does not equate to salvation, rather granting access to the truth about the true God and requiring belief and loyalty.
Insights
- Not all individuals chosen by God are guaranteed salvation, as demonstrated by the Old Testament's portrayal of Israelites facing consequences for their actions despite being elected by God.
- The concept of election primarily emphasizes the unique relationship with the true God and the responsibility to believe in and remain loyal to Yahweh, rather than serving as a predetermined path to salvation for those chosen.
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Misconceptions of Election and Salvation in Theology
- Election is often misunderstood as God choosing who will be saved, leading to the assumption that those not chosen go to hell, resulting in predestination or double predestination.
- The concept of election is rooted in the Old Testament, particularly seen in God choosing Israel over other nations, leading to the assumption that all Israelites were saved.
- However, the reality is that not all Israelites were saved, as evidenced by the Exile due to idolatry, highlighting that election does not equate to salvation.
- Election actually grants access to the truth about the true God, as seen in Israel's unique relationship with God, requiring belief and loyalty to Yahweh as the one true God, distinct from other deities.
