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From verse 9:12, how does Paul explain election? How can you know if you have been elected by God?
2. Mercy has been defined as God not giving us what we deserve. List some ways in which God has shown you mercy. Why should verses 14-16 lead us to hope, thanksgiving, and praise? 3. Why is God so patient with those who reject and scorn His love? See 2 Peter 3:8-9. 4. If God would save people on the basis of something in them, how would this be unjust? 5. From the beginning, God's plan was for both Jews and Gentiles (Genesis 12:3). After reading the study notes, express in your own words what the doctrine of election means to you. |