Elect, the

Those chosen by God, entirely of his grace, for the special privilege of experiencing salvation.

Israel as the elect

Deuteronomy 7:6 See also Exodus 19:4–6; Psalm 105:6, Psalm 105:43, Psalm 135:4; Isaiah 41:8–9, Isaiah 43:10, Isaiah 44:1–2, Isaiah 45:4; Amos 3:2; Romans 11:1–18

For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all peoples on the face of the earth.

The church as the elect

Ephesians 1:4–13; 1 Peter 1:1–2 See also John 10:4–5; 1 Thessalonians 1:4–5; 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Peter 5:132JN 1 Peter 1:1, 2 John 1:13

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the elect who are exiles of the Dispersion throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

Individuals chosen by God as his elect

Abraham

Genesis 18:18–19

Moses

Psalm 106:23

David

1 Kings 8:16; Psalm 89:3–4

Rufus

Romans 16:13

God's elect enjoy his presence and favour

The elect are asssured of the presence of God

Hebrews 13:5–6 See also Joshua 1:1–9; Psalm 23:1–6

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

The elect are assured of the protection of God

Matthew 24:22 parallel Mark 13:20 See also Romans 8:33–39; Revelation 17:14

If those days had not been cut short, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days will be cut short.

The elect are assured of a place in the world to come

Mark 13:26–27 parallel Matthew 24:30–31 See also Isaiah 65:17–25; John 14:1–3; James 2:5; 2 Peter 1:10–11

At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. And He will send out the angels to gather His elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.

The elect are assured of justice

Luke 18:7–8

Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them? I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?”

Responsibilities of the elect

Colossians 3:12–17 See also Deuteronomy 14:1–2

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.