A Calvinist defines the "elect" or "chosen" as the Jews of all ages, along with any Gentiles that get saved.
I have been accused of avoiding John 6; so let's take a look.
John 6
37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.
39 And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.
40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.
65 And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father.
According to Calvinism, this passage states the following:
37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
1) vs. 37
A. The "chosen" or "elect" are all those that the Father gives to the Son.
B. All the Father gives to the Son will come to the Son.
C. All (the chosen) that come to the Son, the Son will not cast out.
38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.
2) vs. 38 The Son did not come to do His own will, rather, He came to do the will of the Father.
39 And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.
3) vs. 39
A. It is the will of the Father that the Son should loose none of those that were given Him (the "chosen" or "elect")
B. it is the Will of the Father that the Son should raise up al of the "chosen" or "elect" again at the last day.
40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
4) vs. 40
A. It is the will of the Father that every one which sees the Son, and believes on Him (the "chosen" or "elect") may have everlasting live (be saved forever).
B. And the Son will raise him (the "chosen" or "elect") up at the last day.
44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
5) vs. 44
A. No man (the "chosen" or "elect) can come to the Son, except (or unless) the Father draw him.
B. And the Son will raise him (the "chosen" or "elect") up at the last day.
45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.
6) vs. 45
A. It is written in the prophets
B. And they (the "chosen" or "elect") shall be all (the "chosen" or "elect") taught of God.
C. Every man (the "chosen" or "elect") therefore that hath heard
D. And (every man [the "chosen" or "elect"]) hath learned of the Father
E. (only the "chosen" or "elect") cometh unto me.
65 And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father.
7) vs. 65
A. Jesus said, No man (the "chosen" or "elect") can come to the Son, except (or unless) they (the "chosen" or "elect") were given to the Son of the Father.
Summary:
The Father has "chosen" or "elected" particular people to be saved. These "chosen" or "elected" people can only go to the Son to be saved if the Father draws them. These "chosen" or "elect" are the Jews of all ages, along with any Gentiles that get saved.
Did I get that right?
Jack
