Defining theological terms correctly is essential because while Calvinists and non-Calvinists often use the same vocabulary, they frequently carry very different dictionaries
The Purpose of Election
Main Article: Election
A major point of contention concerns the intent of election.
- Calvinist View:
Election is unconditional and individualistic, where God chooses specific individuals for salvation before the foundation of the world for reasons unknown to us. - Biblical View:
Election is primarily election to service. God chooses certain people or groups (such as Israel or the Church) to accomplish specific tasks in history through which He advances His redemptive plan.
Conclusion
When God elects people or groups, He is not choosing who will receive eternal life, but selecting them to perform specific roles in His purposes for the world.
What is Judicial Hardening
Biblical Sovereignty
Foreknowledge
Grace