Grace to You: Radio Podcast The Doctrine of Election, Part 1 B
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Jan 9, 2026 
John MacArthur, a renowned pastor-teacher and author, dives deep into the doctrine of election. He highlights biblical examples of God's choice from both the Old and New Testaments, examining the implications of predestination. MacArthur discusses how believers' lives reflect their divine calling and addresses common objections regarding justice and human responsibility. He emphasizes God's sovereignty and the balance between universal invitations and election, while redefining foreknowledge as an intimate predetermination rather than mere foresight.
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Old Testament Examples Of Election
- MacArthur illustrates election historically by citing God's choice of Israel, Abraham, and Jacob.
- He uses Old Testament texts to show election is repeatedly applied to God's people.
God's Authority Over Objections
- Paul anticipates objections that election removes human culpability and answers by asserting God's absolute authority.
- MacArthur emphasizes God acts actively in mercy and passively in reprobation, not double predestination.
Active Mercy, Passive Reprobation
- Romans 9 distinguishes active divine mercy from passive endurance of those in wrath.
- MacArthur argues Scripture never teaches God actively creates vessels for destruction.
