Salvation and Election
Q: What is the difference between salvation and election? A: Salvation is a result of election. One is elected (chosen/foreordained) to salvation. Ephesians 1:4-5 Even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will Romans 8:30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. They are in the Lambs Book of Life since before the foundation of the world. 2 Peter 1:10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election. Salvation occurs in three tenses. 1. We are saved (justified) from the penalty of our sin, 2. the process of salvation (sanctification) continues saving us from the power of sin until 3. our ultimate reward of salvation...