This verse is found in Luke 18:7. My question is: who are these "elect" that Christ speaks of?
2007-01-16 11:28:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
God's elect are those who have put their faith in Jesus for their salvation. We suffer now, but the rewards of heaven will be indescribable. And we are not to take revenge for our sufferings here on earth. In the end it will be God who will avenge all the wrongs done to us.
2007-01-16 11:35:07 · answer #1 · answered by High Flyer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The word elect is used 6 times (I think) in the NT. One can get a better definition of the word in Matthew 24 which shows that the word refers to believers. The association of "elect" and "you" (disciples) is clearly made in verses 22-24. Jesus says, "And unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days shall be cut short. Then - if any one says to you...so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect" The association of "elect" and "you" (disciples) in these verses is clearly made.
2007-01-16 11:49:57 · answer #2 · answered by thundercatt9 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
did you read the whole scripture complete? take note:
Luke 18 :1-8
Jesus used this illustration with his disciples to show them that they need to pray all the time and never give up. He said, "In a city there was a judge who didn't fear God or respect people. In that city there was also a widow who kept coming to him and saying, 'Give me justice.'
For a while the judge refused to do anything. But then he thought, 'This widow really annoys me. Although I don't fear God or respect people, I'll have to give her justice. Otherwise, she'll keep coming to me until she wears me out.'"
The Lord added, "Pay close attention to what the dishonest judge thought.Won't God give his chosen people justice when they cry out to him for help day and night? Is he slow to help them? I can guarantee that he will give them justice quickly. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?"
2007-01-16 11:43:04 · answer #3 · answered by ka'iwi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The New Testament church. The Bride! Anyone who has received the infilling of the Holy Ghost as described in Acts 2 and in living for God.
2007-01-16 11:32:12 · answer #4 · answered by AK 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Christians.
2007-01-16 11:44:29 · answer #5 · answered by A follower of Christ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say in the name of Jesus Christ, the lambs shall be avenged by the good Shepard amen and amen!
2007-01-16 11:34:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the type of impressive question... analyzing it stimulated me and lifted up my heart. convinced, God shall avenge, and in a timely fashion; and no, none can lay something to the cost of His choose. see you later as we position self belief in Him and pray, the Son of guy will locate faith on earth even as He comes. might want to He provide us the grace to undergo on to the top, and can want to we be open to receive His help. God bless you.
2016-10-15 08:07:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
His followers.
2007-01-16 11:34:37 · answer #8 · answered by zomal44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is patient,he wishes no soul lost;not until the last soul is in...
2007-01-16 11:31:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You must be refering to the bipolar God of the Bible. He can't decide if he is "I SHALL SMITE YOU ALL!!! YOU ARE DESTINED TO HELL PUNY MORTALS!!! BOW BEFORE ME ANYWAY!!!" or "I love you so much. Now be good little Christian boys and girls and I'll let you into Heaven.
2007-01-16 11:48:12 · answer #10 · answered by Shamus O'Larry 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋