
Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute #180 How to Understand and Defend Unconditional Election (10 Scriptures to Know)
Apologetics, Theology, Bible, Worldview—Joel Settecase walks through 10 Scriptures teaching Unconditional Election (not mere Calvinism, but the Bible’s own claim about Jesus’ saving work and the Church). Learn what God’s sovereign grace means for your faith and family.
Support The Think Institute: https://thethink.institute/partnerKEY TAKEAWAYSGod’s choice to save is grounded in His purpose and grace, not in foreseen human decisions.Faith and repentance are real conditions of salvation—but God’s election isn’t based on those conditions.Because salvation is of the Lord, there’s no boasting—only grateful discipleship and bold evangelism.RESOURCES & LINKS• Get Think Institute resources: https://thethink.institute/store• Partner with this ministry: https://thethink.institute/partner• Men—join the Hammer & Anvil Society for training & brotherhood: https://thethink.institute/societySCRIPTURE LIST (quick reference)John 1:12–13; John 6:44–45, 65; Romans 9:10–16; Acts 13:48; Acts 16:14; Romans 3:5–23; Romans 8:29–30; Ephesians 1:4–11; Ephesians 2:8–9; 1 Corinthians 1:30–31.Resources for Further StudyR. C. Sproul: Unconditional Election: What is Reformed Theology? with R.C. Sproul https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg42ZdLOdyI John Piper: “Unconditional Election: TULIP, Session 6” https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/unconditional-election-session-6 J. Michael McKay argues that it was Paul who did the arranging in Acts 13:48: “A Reexamination of τάσσω in Acts 13.48: ‘Enrolled,’ ‘Appointed,’ or ‘Arranged’? https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20516770241234305 J. Paul Tanner argues that it was God who had previously done the arranging of those who would be saved in Acts 13:48: “Reflections on Acts 13:48 – ‘Appointed to Eternal Life’ https://paultanner.org/English%20Docs/Election/Tanner%20P_Appointed%20to%20Eternal%20Life_Acts%2013.48.pdf ABOUT THIS PODCASTWe equip Christian men to lead their homes, defend the faith, and stand firm with a robust Christian worldview rooted in Scripture. Subscribe for clear theology, practical apologetics, and resources you can use with your church and family.#UnconditionalElection #Calvinism #Soteriology #ReformedTheology #ThinkInstitute #JoelSettecase #BibleStudy #Apologetics
