Divine Election in the Old Testament

Today on the Studies page, I've consolidated two earlier blog posts regarding divine election in the Old Testament. When election is discussed, it is often not acknowledged that the concept originated in the Old Testament, and that Paul carried over this Old Testament understanding into his New Testament writings. I've covered divine election as it applies to Abraham (Paul's poster child for justification by faith) and the nation of Israel (elect as a group, able to drop out as individuals).

Check it out.