Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Election?
17 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Election in the Bible
What does the Bible say about election? Browse 11 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Election
- 1Deuteronomy 7:6
“For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.”
KJV - 2Nehemiah 11:1
“And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other cities.”
KJV - 3Isaiah 42:1
“Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.”
KJV - 4Isaiah 45:4
“For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me.”
KJV - 5
- 6Luke 6:13
“And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;”
KJV - 7John 6:37
“All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.”
KJV - 8John 6:44
“No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.”
KJV - 9John 15:16
“Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.”
KJV - 10John 17:6
“I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Election? (4 Verses)
“For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.”
“And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other cities.”
“Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.”
“For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Election? (13 Verses)
“For many are called, but few are chosen.”
“And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;”
“All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.”
“No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.”
“Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.”
“I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word.”
“But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:”
“And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.”
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
“So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.”
“According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:”
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. ordained: or, prepared”
“And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Election
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about election. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about election and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about election is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on election needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about election with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about election, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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