Could an "almighty" God select only a portion of humanity as his "chosen" people? Only humans are that small

Answer 1

Yes. Welcome to Calvinism.

Answer 2

Actually to assume that God must choose all of us to be God is to claim to be the center of the universe, as though all reality must revolve around our judgements.

It also assumes that God does not have the right to select only a portion of the human organism that collectively rebelled against him. Who are we to tell God what is right and wrong? Look at how WE rule the world. We have left it in shambles.

As Romans nine says, "I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy."

Answer 3

What, you want to be in heaven with active practising pedophile rapist murdering drug dealing gang members who like to pluck your wing feather for fun!

What's you're address. We'll make it the new EXIT stop for the local pennetentary when they release level 4 and 5 prisoners.

Would that make you sleep well at night. Have no problems with your little kids playing outiside as the Bus comes from the Big House and lets people out on your sidewalk.

You obviously think there are no criminals in the world.

Answer 4

THOSE WITH ROOM IN THEIR HEARTS FOR GOD 1Cor.2:9;

If he selected those that had room for him and respect for him in their hearts, those that did were few and far between, I BELIEVE THIS TO BE THE FACTS ALL DOWN THE LINE FROM CREATION.

HOW MANY SAVED THROUGH THE FLOOD?

HOW MANY SAVED OUT OF SODOM AND GOMARRAH?

HALF A MILLION SAVED OUT OF EGYPT, HOW MANY CARED?

WHAT REPRESENTATION DID THEY REALLY GIVE GOD AS CHILDREN OF ABRAHAM?

SOLOMON BUILT A TEMPLE TO HIS NAME, THEN TURNED AWAY FROM HIM?

THE KINGDOM WAS SPLIT AS ISRAEL AND JUDAH AND FEW DID GOOD?

JUDAH LASTED A FEW YEARS MORE THAN ISRAEL TO BE CAPTIVE TO BABYLON. So for 947 years Egypt bondage to Babylon bondage and the temple rebuilt to be there
in the days of Jesus at 443 to the 46 years to Herod's time. Jesus sees a temple.

Jesus came to earth in the 6th world Empire of Rome, he walked down the street at age 30 to say,"follow me." WHERE WERE THE PEOPLE FOR THE TRUE GOD? FEW? Matt.22:37-40 Jesus taught same as Moses.

THE FEW THAT CAME TO THE TEMPLE, THE FEW THAT WAS RESURRECTED WHEN JESUS WAS RESURRECTED Matt.27:52,53; people were few until the apostles were anointed with holy spirit and gathered in crowds as much as 3,000, that cared.

NO KING FROM BABYLON UNTIL KING JESUS IN KINGDOM OF THE HEAVENS.

Aside from the Judges, Priest, Prophets, and apostles and the genealogy line people that had a heart for God as Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, [ Joseph, Job, Moses and Aaron ], and it has always been, they can be listed on one sheet of paper.

John 3:16; Rom.5:8-11; It is god that loves the world, not the world that loves God, it has always been that way.

Of all that has a heart for God John 6:39,40,44; Mark 13:27; Matt.20:23; God knows.

Answer 5

The question that must be asked is 'chosen for what purpose?'. Once that is understood as the question, the answer becomes self-evident, and for those who can't figure it out for themselves, the Bible gives the answer in black and white.

Answer 6

One does wonder why a loving higher being requiring praise would give such things as free choice...and then take it away as part of the requirements of worship.

It is like telling a child they won't get a treat until they finish the veggies.

Answer 7

Who are we to question God? Hence the word "chosen" becomes a propos...

Peace be with you.

Answer 8

Kudos to diamond-d!!! Now I challenge newcalali to answer my earlier question about why the U.S. has supported Israel for decades in protecting the Holy Lands. Please don't report me for chitchat. I would seriously like others' opinions.

Answer 9

They were "chosen" to show what line the Savior would decend from, thats all it meant. Now, we are all his chosen people.

Answer 10

that was BEfore Jesus died. Now all races can be converted

Answer 11

good point.