Election is an act of God before creation in which He chooses some people to be saved, not on account of any foreseen merit in them, but only because of His sovereign good pleasure.
Wayne GrudemIn one sense the doctrine of the trinity is a mystery that we will never understand fully.
Wayne GrudemThe inerrancy of Scripture means that scripture in the original manuscripts does not affirm anything that is contrary to fact.
Wayne GrudemGod fully knows himself and all things actual and possible in one simple and eternal act.
Wayne GrudemGod's wisdom means that God always chooses the best goals and the best means to those goals.
Wayne GrudemWhen Jesus invites sinners, 'Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest,' he immediately adds,'take my yoke upon you, and learn from me' (Matt. 11:28-29). To come to him includes taking his yoke upon us, being subject to his direction and guidance, learning from him and being obedient to him. If we are unwilling to make such a commitment, then we have not truly placed our trust in him.
Wayne Grudem