Thursday, November 24, 2011

The Called Chosen and Elect of God


Called      :  2822 'kletos' invited
Elect('s)   :  1588
Election   :  1589
Chose(n)  :  1586 'eklegomi' to select
                    1588 'ekectos' select and by implication 'favourite'
                    1589 'ekloge' (divine) selection
Firstfruit(s): 536 'aparche' A beginning of sacrifice - Implies that others will follow
The elect are also called 'bride and wife' of Christ (implies children); 'Kings and Priests' Rv 5:6, 20:7 -What does a King / Priest do and with whom?