Study Questions:

1. Why is theology important?

2. Why would Paul bring this concept of election (being chosen) to the attention of His churches? How is this profitable for the believer? (You may want to meditate on Romans 8:28-39 and focus in on verse 33)

3. If the saints have been chosen since before the foundation of the world then what does that mean for evangelism?…prayer?

Additional Scripture References:

1 Corinthians 2:14; 1 Corinthians 1:18; John 6:60-65; John 1:13; Romans 9:16; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31; Deuteronomy 7:6-8; Hebrews 11:1-2; Amos 3:1-2; Psalm 1:6; Genesis 18:17-19; Hosea 13:4-5; 1 Corinthians 8:3; Galatians 4:9