In this powerful introductory sermon to the Elijah & Elisha series, Dr. Dennis Episcopo (Pastor Emeritus at Alliance Church) dives deep into the controversial yet biblical Doctrine of Election—God's sovereign choice in salvation.

Explore key concepts like:

-Total Depravity and why we can't save ourselves

-Unconditional Election vs. other views (Pelagianism, Semi-Pelagianism)

-God's mercy and justice explained with real-life stories

-Common questions: "Why evangelize if God predestines?" "What about my unsaved loved ones?" "Why me?"

📖 Drawing from Scriptures like Ephesians 1, Romans 9, and more, this message prepares for the Mount Carmel showdown between Elijah and the prophets of Baal, revealing how God sovereignly chooses and saves.

If you've wrestled with predestination, Calvinism, Reformed theology, or questions like "Does God choose us, or do we choose Him?", this clear, biblical teaching will bring clarity and awe at God's amazing grace.

📖 Key Verses: Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 9:16, Isaiah 64, Colossians 2 Subscribe for more sermons from Alliance Church on biblical truth, salvation, and hot topics in Christianity!

Timestamps:

- Introduction to the Elijah Series

- What is the Doctrine of Election?

- Three Main Views Explained

- Total Depravity

- Mercy vs. Justice Illustration

- Common Questions Answered

- Closing Prayer: Amazing Grace