Derek Vester

Yes, but we only know that now. If someone is elect then God will see to it that they make it through the Saul period of their life. If someone dies without professing faith in Jesus then they are not elect. Surely you believe God is Sovereign enough to preserve someone if He wishes? Elect (Eklektos) simply mean picked out or chosen for one’s self much like chosen (eklegomai). I just believe that God chooses before we are born (Ephesians 1:4) who is elect. I don’t pride myself in this. I don’t know why He would elect me (or anyone for that matter). I am humbled by the fact that He chose me (or anyone) and taught true grace in my humility. By the way, I too, would rather talk about nothing other than theology. I love talking with honest God-fearing brothers and sisters (and non-believers for that matter) about God and all things related. I will discuss these things with you until you get tired of me. I pray I don’t frustrate you. I am prideful and stubborn but I desperately want to be more like Jesus. If my faults leak out I hope you call me on it. 🙂