The Gathering Place

The concept of "Chosen Ones," or the "elect," is a significant theme woven throughout the manifest Word of God, the Bible. It speaks to a profound truth about God's sovereign plan and His relationship with humanity.  Far from being an arbitrary selection, the Scriptures reveal that God's choosing is purposeful, gracious, and central to His redemptive work in the world.Who are the Chosen Ones?From a biblical perspective, the Chosen Ones are those whom God has set apart for a specific purpose, ultimately for salvation and a relationship with Him.  This choosing is not based on any inherent worthiness or merit in the individuals themselves, but solely on God's sovereign will and grace.In the Old Testament, the nation of Israel was often referred to as God's chosen people. Deuteronomy 7:6 states, "For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for his treasured possession, out of all the peoples who a...