Publication Date
Spring 4-20-2020
School
School of Divinity
Major
Religion: Biblical Studies; Religious Studies
Keywords
Old Testament, election, biblical studies, theology, Israel
Disciplines
Biblical Studies | Christianity | Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion
Recommended Citation
Williams, Parker, "Old Testament Election: God’s Exclusive Means of Bringing About Global Redemption" (2020). Senior Honors Theses. 964.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/honors/964
Abstract
This thesis will seek to explore the doctrine of election as it appears in the Old Testament. It will attempt to provide a robust, biblical conception of the doctrine, shedding light on its nature and purpose, viewing the Bible as a singular story of God’s redemptive work. It will consider and assess election as God’s act of divine prerogative—being at times individual but primarily corporate. While inherently partial, effort will be taken to defend the doctrine against common objections this partiality draws. Rather, it will be shown that as the means by which He initiated His gracious plan of salvation, God’s elective acts were the means by which His character and ultimate plan of salvation was revealed to mankind.
Included in
Biblical Studies Commons, Christianity Commons, Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion Commons
