Doctrine of Election

The Doctrine of Election is a very biblical one which shows the sovereignity of God in the universe and in  human affairs.
 Election refers to
1.God electing abraham and subsequently Israel to be his instruments
2.God electing individuals for service not salvation. People like David , Solomon , Gideon , Cyrus(the pagan) for his service etc
3.God electing Church , as his corporate body of representatives in this world.

Unconditional election : Unconditional election is a calvinist doctrine which says that since people are totally depraved they cannot choose God and so God has  before the creation of the world chosen some to be His own ,who will subsequently accept him during their livfe time on earth.

This doctrine is not a biblical one but just a logically necessary argument for the calvinist as it is preceeded total depravity which makes it necessary.


"For God has bound all men over to disobedience so that he may have mercy on them all." Romans 11:32
Does this verse mean , " God has bound all men over to disobedience so that he can elect a few for salvation".?
Not at all. Yet that's what the calvinist's will keep repeating , as if that is the teaching of the bible.

God's will is that , eveyone should be saved.
"This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth." 1 Timothy 2:4

"The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." 2 Peter 3:9

So , if unconditional election were true , God would have saved everyone and no one would go to hell as it is his will that no one should perish.

Unconditional election is an unbiblical doctrine and must not be considered along with the doctrine of  election .