Verses/notes on doctrine of election

Mediate theology says that God looked down & saw who would choose Him. However, a close look at the text does not support this view, as it would give us some credit for our salvation, which we do not deserve. Soli Deo Gloria (to God alone belongs all glory)
Romans 8:28-30 – “foreknew” proginosko- “to know beforehand” –intimate knowledge of the individual, not just the fact of whether they’d choose Him or not. Also, in this passage there is the repetition of how God foreknow, God predestined, God called- it’s Him doing everything.
Matthew 7:21-22 – “many” will be shown fall- but not “all” –that’s good. Nevertheless, there are many who masquerade as Christians. (2 Peter 2:1, 2 Timothy 3:5)
God’s foreknowledge is His gracious, merciful sovereign choice to enter into a personal relationship with a person.
Jeremiah 1:5- sanctified, ordained by God for God’s purposes & glory
Ephesians 1:4-6 –very clear, & in context still is. 2 Timothy 1:9- not because of works but because of His own purposes & grace, Colossians 1:4, 1 Thes. 1:4, Titus 1:1, Col. 3:12, 1 Peter 1:2,Divine Acts Philippians 1:6, Ezekiel 36:26-27- God will cause His people to walk in His ways
Effective call- Matt 22:14, Romans 10:14-15, 8:28-30, 1 Cor. 1:24, Ephesians 1:18-20 – God is the One Who calls, & He finishes what He starts (Philippians 1:6)
Correct statement is indeed: Christ died for the sins of the elect- Romans 5:6-11 – does indeed emphasize how Christ, Spirit, & Father do everything for us- we don’t contribute to our salvation by works or with our own will- John 1:12-13.
Matthew 13- there is a distinction between sons of God & sons of Satan. Just how it is according to the Word of God (sorry, Rob Bell…)
Pre-fall Adam/us:
Adam& us- ability to sin- yes
Adam/us- ability to not sin- yes for Adam, no for us (Psalm 53:3, Romans 3:23) – we can’t not sin
Ability to not die- yes for Adam, no for us- we can’t not die
Once Adam & Eve ate of the tree, the covenant of works ended, & the covenant of grace was made- this is the covenant we now live under. Righteous shall live by faith (Habakkuk 2:2) unjust shall live by works.
John 6:44-45- “draws” – pulling nets, full of fish, towards the shore requires force. God draws us like that, by His might. Everyone who’s drawn will come (irresistible grace), Acts 16:14, Ephesians 2:1-5, Colossians 2:13, Titus 3:4-5, Acts 13:14- God makes us alive (never ourselves bringing life- Isaiah 26:18)
Hebrews 12:2- Jesus is the author & finisher of our faith- praises up!