05-30-2008, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Davidius  It may be both/and. Christ is called the "elect" in 1 Peter 2, that is, the "chosen" corner stone. The Greek word is the same (ἐκλεκτός - eklektos, which becomes "elect" in English when the prefix, the preposition ἐκ, loses its kappa). When used of Christ in Peter, it seems to normally be translated "chosen" instead of elect. Either way, the Greek word, and both English translations, are applied to Christ and his people. In Peter, the imagery is of Christ the chosen/elect cornerstone upon whom His people are added as stones to build God's house. | I don't dispute the fact that Christ is the "elect" in one sense. But I don't agree that the "elect" in another sense is a group of believers who chose to trust Christ, rather than those who are chosen by Christ.
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Non-denom church (holds to the WCF) Zion Community Church, Greenville, SC Teach me Your way, O LORD;
I will walk in Your truth;
Unite my heart to fear Your name. Psalm 86:11 |