Monday, October 20th | Election: Salvation or Service?

Monday, October 20th | Election: Salvation or Service?

October 20, 2025 · 31 min

What exactly did Paul mean when he spoke of “election”? Was it about God choosing some for eternal salvation—or was it more about God appointing a people for service in His plan? In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah dives into Romans 9, exploring how Paul uses the examples of Isaac, Jacob, and Esau to raise this question—and what it means for us today.We’ll unpack:The evidence for a service-oriented election (God choosing a role or mission) vs. a salvation-oriented election(God choosing for eternal destiny).Why Paul’s major concern is the faithfulness of God’s promises despite Israel’s unbelief. How this affects our understanding of identity, calling, and the church’s mission.Whether you’ve wrestled with election or you simply want to see how it shapes life in Christ, this conversation brings clarity, challenge, and hope. Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS

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Dr. Abidan Shah is a New Testament text critic, author, professor, and pastor of Clearview Church in North Carolina. His desire is to make biblical scholarship accessible and applicable to all people.