[1 Thessalonians 1:4 KJV] "Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God." ********* This speaks of the election, NOT selection. God doesn't chose individuals for salvation, but God choses the means of salvation.
[Isaiah 42:1 KJV] "Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, [in whom] my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles."
[Isaiah 45:4 KJV] "For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me." ********* Only the Lord Jesus Christ and Israel are called elect.
[Colossians 3:12 KJV] "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;" ********* The body of Christ is elect because we are in Christ Jesus
[Isaiah 42:1 KJV] "Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, [in whom] my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles."
[Isaiah 45:4 KJV] "For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me." ********* Only the Lord Jesus Christ and Israel are called elect.
[Colossians 3:12 KJV] "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;" ********* The body of Christ is elect because we are in Christ Jesus
