The heart, emotions, will, mind, and body are all affected by sin. We are completely sinful. We are not as sinful as we could be, but we are completely affected by sin. Man is unable to save himself and, therefore, God must initiate salvation." (Slick)(Fairchild).
Scriptural basis - Mark 7:21-23.
Unconditional Election - "Before the foundation of the world, God unconditionally chose some to be saved. Election has nothing to do with man's future response." (Fairchild).
Scripture basis - Romans 9:11-13.
"Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad-in order that God's purpose in election might stand: not by works but by him who calls-she was told, "The older will serve the younger." Just as it is written: "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.".
Romans 9:15.
"For he says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.".
Ephesians 1:4-8.
"For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will-to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding".
John 15:6.
"Ye have not chose Me. I have chosen you.".
Limited Atonement.
"Jesus Christ died to save only those who were given to him (elected) by the Father in eternity past. Since Christ did not die for everyone, but only for the elect, his atonement is wholly successful."(Fairchild).
Scripture basis - Matthew 26:28.
"This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.".
John 17:9.
"I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours.