Ephesians 1:4-6

Regarding what are commonly referred to as the "doctrines of grace" consider these two quotes from Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892):

• "The only reason why anyone believes in election is because he finds it clearly taught in God's Word.  No man, or number of men, ever originated this doctrine."

• "There are two great truths from this platform I have proclaimed for many years.  The first is that salvation is free to every man that will have it; the second is that God gives salvation to a people whom He has chosen; and these truths are not  in conflict with each other in the least degree."